iminsales23

Account Executive

Enterprise AE - Do you give 2 weeks notice or shorter?

I am starting a new role in about 3 weeks. Idealy, I would want to give 2 weeks notice, exactly 2 weeks before starting my new role so there would be zero lag time between roles and paychecks.

My worry is my job will really only need me on for about a week before they just cut me loose.

Is it better to give 2 weeks notice or just 1 week, knowing that is really as long as they need.

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jefe

Arsonist

🍁

Not sure where you are, but in Canada (or at least Ontario), they have to pay you if they cut you loose.

I don't like cutting it close and playing games, especially if it's been a good spot for you.

FoodForSales

Politicker

You should give 2 weeks notice but be ready to leave the moment you give notice. Its increasingly more common for them to usher you out the door the moment you give notice. So gather everything you want to take home prior to quitting.

HVACexpert

Politicker

sales engineer

Exactly. You give two weeks as a courtesy, but be prepared that they walk you out that day especially if you go to a competitor.

Kosta_Konfucius

Politicker

Sales Rep

Are you leaving to a competitor? Does the company have a history of letting people go immediately?

I highly recommend connecting with someone who left before putting in your notice

CadenceCombat

Tycoon

Account Executive

Depends if you’re okay burning a bridge and if you don’t want to be cut loose sooner than the 2 weeks.

That’s basically what it comes down to.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

Give your two weeks as a courtesy. More than likely you will be cut loose the same day.

Pachacuti

Politicker

They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy

It’s been My experience that you need to be ready to leave the office permanently the moment you tell them you’re leaving.

detectivegibbles

Politicker

Sales Director

Let them know you can help transition by staying 1-2 weeks...but be prepared for them to say you're done.

And, assuming you can financially be okay for 1-2 weeks...I'd take the time away and recharge.

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

i would always give two week notice. and if they cut you loose they will pay you, if they dont then you can chill for a week

Diablo

Politicker

Sr. AE

Tough call, 2 weeks is ideal with the expected backlash.

dwightyouignorantsale

Politicker

Account Executive

Get all of your things in order before you put in your 2 weeks. Clean your computer, save any of your info (that’s legal obvi), etc.

Unless this company has a history of letting people go immediately, I’d give them the benefit of the doubt.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

This ^^.

Make sure all personal records (if any) are off the computer, and that any contacts that are yours are saved by you. Don't take anything that is not yours - don't try and download the content of the CRM, for example - but make sure you're ready to hand over your laptop or the phone if that's also not yours. If you're remote, anticipate being cut off from the network at any time, and also be prepared to ship back your laptop and any other equipment that belongs to that employer. If you're in good standing, they will possibly be efficient without being awful about it all.

Good for you for finding a new role! Hope things go very well for you.

ASalesCoach

National Director of Sales

Always do the right thing regardless of what your employer might do. give the 2 weeks notice. it is standard practice.

SportsSalesGuy

Tycoon

Enterprise Account Executive

2 weeks is a courtesy but usually 1 week is enough for you to have a clean transfer or "changing of the guard" if you will. But if you ever read your employment agreement most, if not all say you can be terminated or you can quit at any time without notice. So really up to you how you want to go about it.

I'd say, give 2 weeks. You'd probs only work 1 week max of real work and the 2nd week would be just chillin. But at least you don't look poorly on the way out.

UNLESS! If the company is screwing you or has treated you poorly and or is a dumpster fire. Depending on how your contract is written and they have been treating you maybe give 1 week max and dip. Sometimes companies don't deserve the professional curtesy if they haven't shown you the same...

lowhangersalesbanger

Executive

Director of Sales

In the management positions I have had I realized that companies very seldom give you notice when they fire you or lay you off. Notice is a courtesy but not a requirement, and my opinion is to not give it.

Maximas

Tycoon

Senior Sales Executive

Give the full 2 weeks notice and let the old guys now that you'll be committed with the new guys at a certain date, so that everything to be clear, and if any assigned tasks they may let you have have to be given within a due time prior to the duration is done!

Much of luck Savage.

saaskicker

Celebrated Contributor

Enterprise AE

How close are you with your manager?

Glengaryglenross

Member

Enterprise Account Executive

It really depends. My last job asked me to stay for a month, which I did cause I had some clips to unload still.

Most reps I know don’t end up finishing out their two weeks notice.

Hoopnip

Politicker

Commercial AE

Give the 2 weeks the day before you start your new job. Double up your pay for the next 2 weeks. 🤷‍♂️

Justatitle

Big Shot

Account Executive

usually in sales when you give notice it is same day and they pay you out for 2 weeks. That said, if you don't want to risk losing 2 weeks, you can just give notice 2 weeks later

GingerBarbarian

Opinionated

Lead Sales

Two weeks notice is a courtesy in my mind. Most sales roles are "at will" which means the respect of a two-week notice is only one-directional. They can fire you whenever they want for virtually any reason.

With that said, it is a courtesy that many, but not all, employers deserve.

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