I'm so, so tempted to just not show up, but I don't want to burn any bridges, sadly. Does anybody know if I'll be asked to work my two week notice period or will I be dismissed right away?
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DO IT!!!
Get that PTO balance as close to 0.0 first then give notice. Imply that you are going to a competitor
@mr Just be sure you don’t tell your boss that you’re planning on leaving anyway.
@a2 They fixed the glitch.
@k3 You go to your boss and tell them you’d be interested in taking a package if there is a need for more job eliminations in your department. Many managers would rather lay somebody off who raises their hand versus having to choose someone who doesn’t want to leave. No guarantee it will work, but it does happen. We know there are going to be more layoffs this year.
@jz details please? Are you saying people go to their bosses and request a package? I can't see Cigna pay out all of that money just because someone asked.
Why would you quit before trying to get a layoff package? It’s at least worth a try. I know several people who were successful doing this.
Seriously…just sign in each morning and do the minimum until they fire you.
Or, as the other poster suggested, just quit showing up and see how long you keep getting paid.
Take all your vacation first since it’s no longer paid out. Then decide if you want to work two weeks for the people that took that PTO value away.
It’s a courtesy, not a rule. It’s also a case by case basis: if you’re the sole person who can complete your work they may ask you to stay. If your business unit doesn’t need you to work out your notice, or you’re already on thin ice, your leader may say there’s no value in keeping you any longer. Either way, your resignation letter was uploaded and most leaders will make a comment on if you provided a notice and worked it out. Keep that in mind, in case you ever want to reapply.
Depending on the role they may ask you to transition your work for those two weeks. Although giving two weeks' notice is not a hard legal requirement, it is a business custom that future employers may ask you about. So if you can hold out for a few more weeks it's better to be able to say "I left after giving my 2w notice" even if they cut you the next day. (severage pay in lieu of notice)
Giving two weeks notice isn’t a requirement. Do what’s best for you
I was once on a team with a lady who faked a work restroom injury to get worker’s comp, returned for 1 month, and then just ghosted everyone.
She was able to ride it out for about 2 months until they finally officially fired her.