Today, I handed in my 2 weeks notice, since I have to leave for college soon. My boss told me it was fine, then cut all my remaining shifts. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I put in my two-week notice. My boss responded by saying, "Okie dokie" and hanging up. Guess they were glad to be rid of me. FML
Today, I handed my boss my 2 weeks' notice. 20 minutes later, I was doing my work alone in the very cold basement of the building. My boss claimed it was a routine relocation planned months in advance. It's going to be a long 2 weeks. FML
Today, I was offered my dream job. When I gave my current employer my 2+ weeks notice so they'd have time to find a replacement, I was told to pack up and leave immediately. Now I'm out a month's pay because I gave notice instead of just leaving. FML
Today, after three weeks of my boss telling me how much he appreciates my hard work and has submitted my name up for a promotion, he called me into his office to announce I'm being laid off. FML
Today, my boss got mad at me because I told her that I wouldn't be able to work two days out of the week, due to college classes. She then cut back my hours so much that I now only work one day a week. I got the job in the first place to pay for my college classes. FML
Today, I gave my boss two weeks notice for me leaving work, as I had received a better job offer with twice the pay. I thought he took it well until I heard him mutter under his breath, "About fucking time." FML
Today, I gave my two weeks notice at work. My boss sighed with relief and muttered, "Thank God." FML
Today, it was my last day at work. I was offered a better job and accepted. Not wanting to leave my present boss hanging, I asked for time to give notice. While I trained my replacement, the owner at the new job had time to think about how slow the season is, and he decided not to fill the position. FML
Today, I was informed that- despite an already skeletal staff- my supervisor is leaving the company. Tomorrow. FML
Today, I told my boss that I quit, and handed in my two week's notice. A couple of hours later, I found my letter of resignation had been photocopied and copies hung all around the office with "Best day ever" written on the bottom. FML
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Top comments
berniro 14
I have a manager who does something similar; if you ask for a week off, she doesn't schedule you the week after that either. It sucks, especially if you need the money, but at least you won't have to work under that kind of management much longer.
WCARlover 35
Same thing happened to me with my last job. Luckily I was giving my two weeks due to the fact that I got another job though so I didn't need the last shifts. Looking at your username I'm assuming you're not in dire need of those last shifts either so that's good.
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tylers52 12
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AceGthebest 16
My boss did the same thing. My final paycheck was $86. I was so mad. But he's petty. Someone would ask for a few days off and they would give them the whole week
berniro 14
I have a manager who does something similar; if you ask for a week off, she doesn't schedule you the week after that either. It sucks, especially if you need the money, but at least you won't have to work under that kind of management much longer.
LyricaSilvan 30
Oh god, I had one who did that. I requested a week off to go on vacation with my family, and I ended up having half the week before and most of the week afterward off as well. It was insane.
xoteeshaox 22
You see, mine was the opposite. I would get rostered on the day I requested off, and then off the nights I needed to work for money. It was awful,
aruden 25
Just ask for half a week off then she will get upset doubling it to a week and you win in the end.
deltax 8
so book only four days off and you'll be rescheduled when youre ready to come back :P
RememberSchlitz 9
You have an opportunity to be better prepared when you leave for school. Take advantage.
WCARlover 35
Same thing happened to me with my last job. Luckily I was giving my two weeks due to the fact that I got another job though so I didn't need the last shifts. Looking at your username I'm assuming you're not in dire need of those last shifts either so that's good.
Cipher_585 18
He's worse than my profile picture
worldclassrager 41
I've had that happen...they need to train your replacement more...it's the way business works...
aruden 25
No.. no that's not how business works. You work for a company, doing good work for them they shouldn't treat you like shit when it's your time to leave. The boss is being petty.
luther48 20
Depending on the business that's exactly how it works. If you're going to a competitor, if you handle sensitive information they think you may mishandle, if they're already trying to cut staff, etc
stormy0307 16
Maybe if you work fast food or retail. I work as an engineer and my boss regularly encourages us to take time off (assuming it isn't right before a deadline) so that we don't face burnout, which is really common in our industry.
MrGrammar 4
Most employers terminate you when you put in your notice to leave; it is not a new practice. Most bosses should not cut hours due to wanting to use earned PTO or taking unpaid leave unless the employee is subpar. It is best to find a new job where management respects hard work and good employees if you feel you are an asset to the company.
yerawizardlizzy 27
I wouldn't say most do. I've only worked for one employer that prefered same-day termination. Two weeks is still the norm, at least around here.
writerchic85 26
I have never in my life worked for a company that fired me for giving in my 2 weeks. That's the purpose of the 2 weeks.
lee47_fml 6
It is not written in stone for a 14 day notice. Especially between high school and the required years of College. From what I have observed of other people and given notices...3 to 4 days and your gone.
emokitty91 12
where did you hear that
DravensTheName 16
I guess the silver lining is you have a 2 week vacation before school. Enjoy it bud (: