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amother

Thu, Apr 27 2006, 3:24 pm

This isnt a huge deal but my husband and I dont know when or how to present the following to our employer:

We will be moving within the next two months IY"H depending on when we get everything together. We both work for the same company doing different things. I'm paid a salary, my husband gets paid on comission.
My dilema is: I cant get fired for leaving just yet, we still need the income until we move. At the same time, it isnt right to tell the company last minute either. So whens a good time, and what do we say? Do we start by saying were thinking of moving and then a week later say its definite? Or do we just say were leaving in one or two months and thats it?

chocolate moose

Thu, Apr 27 2006, 3:27 pm

Two week's notice is usual.

youngmom

Thu, Apr 27 2006, 3:39 pm

by us it's 60 days.

rainbow baby

Thu, Apr 27 2006, 3:53 pm

Do you have a contract? If you do it will tell you how much notice you have to give.

red sea

Thu, Apr 27 2006, 5:08 pm

It also depends on what size company you work for, if you are the only employees versus 2 out of 500.

amother

Thu, Apr 27 2006, 8:37 pm

No contract, I'm doing office work plus a little more. Another thing is my boss is very stressed because we just switched offices. So on top of that me leaving... I dont know how or when to break the news.

happyone

Thu, Apr 27 2006, 8:59 pm

I would tell him I'm considering moving, and a week later tell him it's definite. Better hope his wife (or him!) don't read these forums. Wink

square_peg

Thu, Apr 27 2006, 9:01 pm

I would tell them. If you get fired, it'll be ok for you too. You can then file for unemployment. He wont' fire you! If he needs you for the next couple of months, he'll be appreciative that you told him.

Even if he doesnt need you, everytime you file for unemployment, chances are their unemployment taxes/rates whatever go up.

If he's nice and fair to you, tell him. If not, why worry so much??? Give him the standard 2 week notice.

ektsm

Thu, Apr 27 2006, 9:03 pm

Tell them at the last minute if you can't afford to risk losing a paycheck. Are they yiddishe? If they are maybe they will understand you need the money and not dump you. If they are non jews they probably won't care.

amother

Thu, Apr 27 2006, 9:17 pm

happyone wrote:

I would tell him I'm considering moving, and a week later tell him it's definite. Better hope his wife (or him!) don't read these forums. Wink

LOL, they arent Jewish so thank G-D they're not on here Wink

I think I'll do that- tell them were thinking about it and then tell them we're out.

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