Handing in notice for new job. When do I do it?

[Mossyeyes]

How to people manage job changes and applying for different roles when you are sending out a few applications and you get offered more than one job?

I started a new mediocre job but fantastic opportunity came up (in a different company), I applied, got called me for interview yesterday and I was successful. It's not great timing as I have just started current job. New job is huge promotion, double money, WFH, very interesting role and I already know the team (small industry) and they are super lovely. Current job is okish, less money, long commute.

So I have accepted new job. I haven't told current job yet. They have a probation period (as I have only just started) so I only need to give 1 weeks notice.

I am tempted to have some time off between jobs (it's unpaid but I have extra savings that will cover).

New job is aiming to start end of next month if paperwork is done in time - I don't think the job offer will be withdrawn and tempted to hand in notice now and have 3-4 weeks off......or is that too risky and I need to wait for formal email/letter/confirmed start date. It's a civil service job and I know there won't be any issues with my references (I used last employer as my reference as I hadn't started this new role yet).

Also, any tips on how to tell current job I'm leaving after a few weeks.....

Always wait for the formal offer

If you want a weeks leave before starting the new role just tell them. Your planned start date when you have a contract to sign

Definitely wait for the paperwork to be signed. Ive heard so many horror stories about job offers being withdrawn, I wouldn’t risk it.

just tell them your preferred start date, realistically most people will need to give at least a month, so they’ll be expecting to wait.

Wait for the formal offer and then submit. Congrats on your new role!

Do you need vetting for the civil service job? It's taking ages at the moment

Never ever leave a job until you have an offer in writing. You can tell your new employer you can start work in a month, get it confirmed then give your week’s notice.

Wait for signed paperwork and then resign asap.

ideally face to face with manager and immediately email HR a copy of your resignation letter. Don’t worry about what anyone thinks, do what’s best for you. Without meaning to be rude, businesses move on very quickly and usually without a backward glance.

Congrats on the new job which sounds fantastic

OK. Even if I have only week off , it'll be good to get a bit of head space before my new job. I will wait for the formal confirmation.

Yes, am planning to do a f2f discussion with current line manager, it's not something I am looking forward to!

Wait for your formal offer, civil service recruitment can take aaaaaages sometimes and depending on what clearance you need that 3-4 weeks could turn into 3-4 months. We always say not to hand in your notice until formal offer.

I know people who have had to wait months for their CS roles, including someone who just gave up eventually.