People are debating, is this a good point? Or are we just getting more bitter and selfish? People on TikTok are encouraging us to stop giving our bosses a “two-week notice.” When you’re ready to quit, just leave with ZERO notice. (Personally, it may be a little rude if you’ve had a good work experience and great job environment)
Their argument is that companies don’t give YOU a two-week notice when you’re fired or laid off. So why help THEM out, just so they have time to replace you.
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The hashtag “NoTwoWeekNotice” has been trending, and a lot of young people seem to be on board. A few even claim they did it after the trend went viral.
The counterargument is you’re being a jerk for no reason. Yes, it’s legal to quit and storm out whenever you want . . . not a new idea. And if there’s a reason you can’t stay on for two weeks, fine. But why burn a bridge if you don’t have to?
Some people DON’T want to leave their boss in a tough spot. And companies do sometimes offer severance packages when you’re let go. So it’s not like they always hang you out to dry.
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People supporting the trend might also regret it one day. A lot of hiring managers check social media posts now and might not want to hire someone who openly stuck it to their old boss.
