I signed the offer last week and my start date is Feb 3 2020. However, since then I haven't heard anything from the new company. I don't want to leave until I get some onboarding paperwork or they start the background check. Should I wait for this or quit now? Also, what are some quitting best practices. My last job I gave 3 months notice because I was leaving the state but this role I don't care too much about and I'm sure since I'm going to a competitor I will be walked out the same day? Do I have to tell them where I'm going? Should I also give adequate notice or just give it with the assumption I'm leaving that day? I've never signed any non competes or other documents that could prevent me from working at this competitor.
2 week notice. Its just formality as your employer wouldnât do the same for you. Give notice now
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Don't give notice until you have a start date
The offer typically acts as a binding contract in the US, but yes, give notice only when you have the start date agreed upon.
Take a dump on your bossâs desk before you leave.
It depends on your state I'm told. If you are employed "at-will", either you or the employer can terminate without notice. Not a good idea though. I believe you are right to delay your notice until you've got some more starting materials from your new employer. With a good company and a good boss, it is sometimes possibly to claw back your two-week notice (but why leave a good boss and a good company). By going to a competitor (which often happens), clawing back your two-week notice isn't possible. Better be damn sure your start with the new company is locked down before you provide notice.
Recruiter here whoâs walked a lot of people thru this. Be resolute and professional. Thank them, donât say your new compensation, donât name the company, and avoid a counteroffer conversation. The more to the point you are, the cleaner and easier it will be. No matter what itâs like tearing off a bandaid but stay positive! Itâs an exciting period this is just a quick chore.
How can I avoid answering the new company question if they ask
Be as awkward as possible. Or lie and say itâs in stealth.
Also yes like others said: two weeks notice is usually fine and donât do anything until you have an offer with start date in writing.
Remember to bring a hard drive to work and fill it with current company's secret sauces so you can add value to your new company! And start going around asking the best eng's you know to consider joining you at the competitor!
They don't need to know where you're heading