Want to leave just after a week

alienslug

Hi

Only in my current job one week and realized it's not the place for me. The works fine, just not right environment, clash of work ethics shall we say.

I read that according to Irish law that under 16weeks you don't actually give notice - not even the 1 week minimum notice period. Has anyone ever been in this situation and what happened? Could you just leave and get paid for that weeks work?

Thanks

rebecca 30

alienslug wrote: »

Hi

Only in my current job one week and realized it's not the place for me. The works fine, just not right environment, clash of work ethics shall we say.

I read that according to Irish law that under 16weeks you don't actually give notice - not even the 1 week minimum notice period. Has anyone ever been in this situation and what happened? Could you just leave and get paid for that weeks work?

Thanks

Yes you can leave without notices within the first 13 weeks ,

alienslug

great thanks... so, does that mean that i can just pop in - say 'sorry this is not working for me', and then just leave? Or can I just send an email?

omen80

I think an email would be a bit cowardly and not very respectful. Just pop into the office and tell them how you feel.

I felt like this before in a job after a week but slogged it out. Ended up there for 2 years and actually got to enjoy it. You could try giving it another week, or at least until you are paid?

alienslug

Yeah, thanks Omen80 - that's what I thought. In this case I luckily was able to line up another job. So I'd rather start that sooner rather than later. I'll probably just pop in and tell them how it is then leave - not good for anyone, but hey that's life, some times it works some times it doesn't.

eclectichoney

rebecca 30 wrote: »

Yes you can leave without notices within the first 13 weeks ,

My understanding is that if your contract states otherwise (e.g.a longer notice period) this applies?? So maybe check your contract OP.

alienslug

that was what i was wondering ,my contract does say in probation period (first 6 months) that i must give 1 week notice, but not sure how that falls under the 13 week part??

CoolGirl101

What, really??

I was in a job I liked, but got a LOT of trouble from an older woman there so I decided to leave, and I was forced to do a weeks work after that, even though legally I wasn't obliged to give notice as I was only there approx a month.

Really didn't want to be there any longer, work was depressing.

Joe10000

Irrespective of the law I think a weeks notice is the least you could do.

If they felt you were not the right person they would do the same. When you start a new job both parties are taking a punt, it can't always be the big bad employer.

CoolGirl101

Joe10000 wrote: »

Irrespective of the law I think a weeks notice is the least you could do.

If they felt you were not the right person they would do the same. When you start a new job both parties are taking a punt, it can't always be the big bad employer.

While that is true, if you are stuck in a very uncomfortable situation at work that honestly isn't your own doing, it is horrible to have to stay there.
Obviously in taking the job, you wouldn't predict this happening, so why should you have to put up with it?

I get your point though.

Eoin

The law only gives the minimum notice period. If your contract sets out a longer notice period, then of course you're bound to that.

CatFromHue

i'd a thought if its only after a week its in neither partys interest to have the person stay any longer.

Eoin

Perhaps, but that's the employers choice to waive the notice period

alienslug

Thanks Eoin - I'll let you all know what happened next if you're interested