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when should i hand in my notice?

  • 25-07-2012 12:16pm
    #1
    jillyb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭


    Hi there,

    I'm working in cork but moving with my other half to Dublin in mid august as he's already started a new job up there.

    I started looking for jobs but have nothing as of yet. Should i hand my notice in today? That'll be giving my employer 4 weeks notice but just nervous as don't have a new job yet!!

    Just as extra info; I don't have a contract of employment, i'm part time and have been working in my current job for just over 3 yrs, (my boss is a major assh**le but I do want a reference!

    thanks


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  • #2
    Delancey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,451 ✭✭✭Delancey


    Yeah sure , give in your notice anytime - as long as you are happy doing so without alternative employment lined up. If you find yourself unemployed the fact you left your last job may impact your application for Job Seekers benefits.


  • #3
    jillyb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭jillyb


    hey thanks

    ya was wondering about being out of work and my entitlements if i give notice now before getting a new job.

    I could wait & give 2 weeks notice but thought that might be too little?


  • #4
    Mr. Loverman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,001 ✭✭✭Mr. Loverman


    Do you have a contract of employment?

    If so, what does it say is your notice requirement?


  • #5
    jillyb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭jillyb


    hi,

    no i've no contract but been working here for just over 3 years and wanted to give enough notice that i get a good reference but also not freaking out cos it might take a while to get a job!!


  • #6
    finisklin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,524 ✭✭✭finisklin


    jillyb wrote: »
    hi,

    no i've no contract but been working here for just over 3 years and wanted to give enough notice that i get a good reference but also not freaking out cos it might take a while to get a job!!

    That is a big risk and a genuine concern. If you are going to have bills etc in Dublin it may put pressure on you. Any way you can apply for jobs and take some annual leave to do interviews etc?


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  • #7
    Mr. Loverman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,001 ✭✭✭Mr. Loverman


    If you will definitely be leaving in mid-August regardless of whether or not you find a new job in the meantime, I think it makes sense to give four weeks notice as a courtesy.


  • #8
    allibastor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,520 ✭✭✭allibastor


    If you hand in Notice you are allowed to attended interviews for other firms. other than that you know your choices, wait till you find something else, then give 2 weeks notice, or bite the bullet and hand in your notice now


  • #9
    tatli_lokma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,332 ✭✭✭tatli_lokma


    allibastor wrote: »
    If you hand in Notice you are allowed to attended interviews for other firms.

    alibastor, do you have a link to back this up? I know if you are on notice and being made redundant you can get paid time off to seek other employment, but I wasn't aware that this also applied just for someone who is chosing to leave. Do you have any links? would be interested to read up on this for my own knowledge.

    thanks


  • #10
    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,809 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    The company is still paying you for your time, so unless you take annual leave to attend interviews (and annual leave must be with employers consent), you have no "right" to time off for interviews.


  • #11
    Qualitymark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,824 ✭✭✭Qualitymark


    Maybe talk to your current employer and explain that you're going to be moving, ask for leeway when looking for a Dublin job? Can you suggest someone good to them to take your place?


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  • #12
    tatli_lokma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,332 ✭✭✭tatli_lokma


    Tabnabs wrote: »
    The company is still paying you for your time, so unless you take annual leave to attend interviews (and annual leave must be with employers consent), you have no "right" to time off for interviews.

    that was my belief too - with the exception of redundancy, then the employer has no obligation to allow you time off.


  • #13
    the culture of deference
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,196 ✭✭✭the culture of deference


    jillyb wrote: »

    Just as extra info; I don't have a contract of employment, i'm part time and have been working in my current job for just over 3 yrs, (my boss is a major assh**le but I do want a reference!

    thanks

    You must have a contract of employment.


  • #14
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,248 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    the culture of deference wrote: »
    You must have a contract of employment.

    What are the consequences if you dont?


  • #15
    the culture of deference
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,196 ✭✭✭the culture of deference


    Contract of employment

    Information

    Anyone who works for an employer for a regular wage or salary automatically has a contract of employment. While the complete contract does not have to be in writing, an employee must be given a written statement of terms of employment within 2 months of starting work - see 'Rules' below.


    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/employment_rights_and_conditions/contracts_of_employment/contract_of_employment.html


  • #16
    jillyb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭jillyb


    I ended up handing in my notice last week!Said i'd give the 4 weeks out of courtesy. I am on the look out for jobs but no interviews as of yet.

    Thats interesting about the contract of employment


    the culture of deference wrote: »
    Contract of employment

    Information

    Anyone who works for an employer for a regular wage or salary automatically has a contract of employment. While the complete contract does not have to be in writing, an employee must be given a written statement of terms of employment within 2 months of starting work - see 'Rules' below.

    I read this but didn't see any consequences for not having a contract. I didn't sign any document or was given any information on breaks, job description etc!


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