Switching Jobs, Time off???

becky6323
becky6323 Posts: 74 Member
edited November 2024 in Chit-Chat
So just got word that my next job will start May 15th. 3 weeks from now!! Do I give my 2 weeks notice today and take a week off or work straight through and give my notice next week? I need insurance through May and the pay would be nice but I might be able to get away with an unpaid week. Thoughts, suggestions, experience?!?!

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  • SomebodyWakeUpHIcks
    SomebodyWakeUpHIcks Posts: 3,836 Member
    It's your budget. That will tell you what to do
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 1,249 Member
    Do it and spend a week training like the Rock
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    If you stayed employed till May you are most likely covered insurance wise through premiums paid at the start of the month and will have no lapse in coverage. You would need to check HR for this.

    Otherwise have enough money to pay bills, have a little extra for emergencies?

    Enjoy your new job!! :)
  • liftorgohome
    liftorgohome Posts: 25,455 Member
    Take a week off if you can. Do you have any vacation days that you can cash out?
  • crackpotbaby
    crackpotbaby Posts: 1,297 Member
    I just switched jobs with only a weekend between.

    I was anxious to start my new job and probably wouldn't have enjoyed a week of stressing about starting up.

    That said, now 2 weeks in I kinda wish I'd had a break.

    So what suits you,
  • becky6323
    becky6323 Posts: 74 Member
    Ok, going for my drug test over lunch then giving my notice to the engineering manager. What can I expect after that? Will they let me work 2 weeks or will that be it? I know it depends on company but anyone been told just to leave?
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 1,249 Member
    Wait drug test? Which one's are you testing?
  • Alexanthuz
    Alexanthuz Posts: 2 Member
    I'm on the same boat as you.. i gave the 2 weeks notice a while back, i'll stop working the 28th of april and i'll start my new job on may 9th .. i did it that way since i have a lot saved up , i know that i can make it safetly there so.. its up to you
  • Tweaking_Time
    Tweaking_Time Posts: 733 Member
    becky6323 wrote: »
    Ok, going for my drug test over lunch then giving my notice to the engineering manager. What can I expect after that? Will they let me work 2 weeks or will that be it? I know it depends on company but anyone been told just to leave?

    If they tell you just to leave...ask them for 2 weeks severance pay. The reason being is I fully expect you are being professional and will diligently do your job for the next 2 weeks, and if they ask you to leave now, 2 weeks severance is in order. I am an engineer and I own my own firm. It is really not that much money and, as an extra bonus of telling you to leave now, I get out of keeping you in insurance for the month of May. My insurance costs are about $700/month per employee (and I pay 100% of their medical and dental insurance). There are other expenses incurred as well...but insurance is the biggest.
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  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    becky6323 wrote: »
    So just got word that my next job will start May 15th. 3 weeks from now!! Do I give my 2 weeks notice today and take a week off or work straight through and give my notice next week? I need insurance through May and the pay would be nice but I might be able to get away with an unpaid week. Thoughts, suggestions, experience?!?!

    Personally, I always take the time off. Money can come and go.
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    becky6323 wrote: »
    Ok, going for my drug test over lunch then giving my notice to the engineering manager. What can I expect after that? Will they let me work 2 weeks or will that be it? I know it depends on company but anyone been told just to leave?

    Pretty sure they have to pay you the two weeks. At least that's how it goes at my Company.
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