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Timing of notice

  • 26-06-2017 03:54PM
    #1
    Neon_Lights
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,426 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    Girlfriend and I will be heading to Australia later on this year. I just feel it's the right time to travel and if I don't do it I won't ever. I'm just wondering about the timing of my notice in order to not piss anyone off.

    I'm fairly specialised in one of my companies systems and have received a lot of training for it.

    Its about 5 months until we head and I've been here for nearly 2 years. Do I say now or wait? My boss also has holiday plans near when I plan to head...

    Any advice appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 12,119 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    You should check your contract on the amount of notice you have to give. If its specialised, you may be required to do a handover with the person tasked with taking over from you so the sooner they know the better.


  • #3
    Exclamation Marc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 13,701 ✭✭✭✭Exclamation Marc


    What's your notice period?

    If you're very specialised then I'd guess the market for the role you have is quite small and it's generally not a good idea to burn a company you have a good relationship with with a statutory notice period if it gives them little chance to replace you. You could end up back there or dealing with similar people or even receiving a poor 'off the record' reference.


  • #4
    Neon_Lights
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,426 ✭✭✭Neon_Lights


    If I recall as I don't have contract to hand 1 to 2 months.

    Yeah the idea is to keep a good relationship anyway :)


  • #5
    Exclamation Marc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 13,701 ✭✭✭✭Exclamation Marc


    You should arrange a meeting with your manager and let them know that on x date you'll formally be giving your notice of 1/2 months and that you want to give them a heads up so you can assist with a constructive handover.

    As you're travelling, giving adequate time to find a replacement and not going to a competitor, it should preserve good relations.


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