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I have done it once, but I still gave like 6 days notice. Here is my opinion. You said government agency, so first, if there is anything sensitive about your

I have done it once, but I still gave like 6 days notice. Here is my opinion. You said government agency, so first, if there is anything sensitive about your work I wouldn't do it this way no matter what, give them 2 weeks (some require a bit more). It could affect how you are reviewed in the future if you ever want to get back into that type of work and could also subject you to heightened scrutiny now (the kind you don't want). Second no matter which you choose. Even if you hate your boss, be honest and up front. Say something like look, this isn't working, I am stressed beyond belief, I know I am not giving you what you deserve now and I need to move on immediately to start over. 2 things can happen, the person may have some compassion and say cool, I get it, I don't like it, but I get it and good luck. Or they could say get the hell out and don't come back. Either way, you get what you want. The third is they might try to convince you to stay, which makes it a little tougher, but just stick to your guns and be honest. Frankly, in this situation you feeling anxious about it works in your favor as they will see it as genuine versus you being a prick, and it won't affect you later so no worries. No matter what, don't make it personal about the supervisor or the company, environment etc. Just stick to the fact you need to pull the cord before you burnout and become useless (or whatever is your case). Last point. I have a number of developers who work for my company and I don't generally care how they left their last employer, all I want to know is can you do the job and if you are treated well will you work out. And that is up to me to decide, not an action you took prior (unless I somehow see a pattern).

jobnotworking 12y ago
There is nothing sensitive about my work, so don't have that to worry about. Sciency stuff and completely open to the world. At this point I feel that even if I stayed it would not benefit either party. I don't hate my boss which makes it harder. I am the only developer for this piece of the project and replacing me will take time, the schedule will slip and put her in a tough spot. Do you know if I should tell my boss I see everyday that works for the government agency, or the one off-site for the contracting company I am hired through?
- davismwfl 12y ago
  That's great, so no worries there. Then I'd personally say everyone's advice is pretty spot on, this isn't going to hurt you just do it and be up front. And tell them both, order in my opinion would be the company you are hired through first and then the agency. Just depends on your relationship with both parties, as I don't think you can go too wrong long as you tell them both timely. Just remember, if a company doesn't want you there they will walk you out whenever they want, so it is a business transaction as someone else pointed out, but one that is somewhat lopsided generally in favor of the employer. So you are right to be cautious, but don't stress yourself to death, do it and be happy.
- jfoutz 12y ago
  You leaving immediately might actually make it easier for both of your your bosses. They'll have a reason for a fairly long project delay.

jobnotworking 12y ago

There is nothing sensitive about my work, so don't have that to worry about. Sciency stuff and completely open to the world. At this point I feel that even if I stayed it would not benefit either party. I don't hate my boss which makes it harder. I am the only developer for this piece of the project and replacing me will take time, the schedule will slip and put her in a tough spot. Do you know if I should tell my boss I see everyday that works for the government agency, or the one off-site for the contracting company I am hired through?

davismwfl 12y ago
That's great, so no worries there. Then I'd personally say everyone's advice is pretty spot on, this isn't going to hurt you just do it and be up front. And tell them both, order in my opinion would be the company you are hired through first and then the agency. Just depends on your relationship with both parties, as I don't think you can go too wrong long as you tell them both timely. Just remember, if a company doesn't want you there they will walk you out whenever they want, so it is a business transaction as someone else pointed out, but one that is somewhat lopsided generally in favor of the employer. So you are right to be cautious, but don't stress yourself to death, do it and be happy.
jfoutz 12y ago
You leaving immediately might actually make it easier for both of your your bosses. They'll have a reason for a fairly long project delay.