This advice describes a terribly one-sided situation: Although two weeks notice is standard, give more notice if you're willing to. Give four or even s

This advice describes a terribly one-sided situation: Although two weeks notice is standard, give more notice if you're willing to. Give four or even six weeks. The only caveat here is that if the CEO reacts poorly when you give notice, you might find yourself escorted out of the building that very moment. Please (especially recent grads, I'm talking to you here) don't let yourself buy in to the "the employee should be loyal to the company, but not expect loyalty in return" trope that is all too common. Your job (in most cases!) is not a matter of loyalty for either party. It's a business arrangement between two consenting parties that work be performed for pay. There is almost always a built-in part of that arrangement to facilitate a smooth ending. By all means, act professionally and with integrity in your dealings with your employer. But remember your job is not a favor they are doing you.