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Leaving a job in less than 1 year...contract repurcussions?

  • 26-09-2013 12:34pm
    #1
    Joza
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58 ✭✭


    I'm just recently out of university and I've started to look for work. The area I'm in seems promising enough so I'm sure I'll find a job pretty soon. Here is the thing...

    I'm thinking of heading away next Summer for a month possibly, to travel. This would mean that what ever job I get into now I will have to leave in less than a year. That's ok with me, as I'm not looking to start a career in a single company just yet.

    Has anyone any experience here with a similar situation? Is it possible to terminate an employment contract (I'm not familiar with the types) early, and what may the repurcussions for me be?


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  • #2
    bezerk
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 148 ✭✭bezerk


    Yes you can leave, It's usually two weeks notice that you have to give to your employer before leaving. Its not that easy to land a job so I doubt you will find one right away with nearly 30 or more people applying for each job advertised.

    Any new employer will ask you though why you left your last job and to say that you wanted to travel for a month won't look too good. Its much easier to get a job if your allready working. Why not travel for 2 or 3 weeks when you land a job and your employer might let you off for three weeks in a row and then start applying for new roles. You might also be able to take unpaid leave for a month.


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