Just looking for some clarity on a minor thing but keep going over it in my head and can’t work out what’s best to do…
Been at current work 3 months, job not as advertised and NOTHING to do. Successful in recent interview for a new job, starting in January, signed contract today.
Only need to give 1 weeks notice to current work and as my soul is leaving my body each day I plan to leave sooner than my other start date in Jan, and we can cover December at a push with no salary.
do I:
a. Resign now so would leave end of next week, but ironically there is actually a meeting in my diary next week, which I feel would be awkward for me if everyone knows I’m leaving.
b. Resign next week once awkward meeting is out the way and back to usual blank diary and for the week after which would be my ‘notice’ week.
I’m leaning towards b so I can avoid awkwardness but then feel guilty at getting paid another weeks salary that I’ve done nothing to earn! Although I realise this is their problem not mine, it’s just doesn’t feel ethical…
I wish I could man up about this! I have only ever left in good terms for a promotion, whereas I’m leaving because the job is rubbish. the people are really nice and I am a chronic people pleaser so I guess I just don’t want to upset anyone or own up to the fact the role is actually shit! (My manager knows I have nothing to do, I have spoken to HR for advice also, so it shouldn’t even come as a surprise!)
oh and option c:
ask if I can leave immediately without working my notice as they know they are paying me for sitting around all day.
Help!!