I shouldn't be counting my chickens before they hatch, but

If I'm quitting my current job which I've been at for only a little over two months, do I need to give them two weeks notice as courtesy? I don't like the job at all. I'm barely managing to do my job right now. I'm also in an at-will state.

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Flowchart · 56-60, M

Somewhere down the line you may be asked to list every job you have had, for security clearance or something, and they may be called and asked about you. I don't think you have to, but balance the risks and rewards of doing so or not.

somedude15 · 26-30, M

@Flowchart good point. Which brings up the next question, if I only worked here for two months, do I need to include it in my job history?

Flowchart · 56-60, M

@somedude15 for a general job application, perhaps not; a gap on a job history is fine. But a lot of jobs surprisingly can require a full employment history, and then you probably should. For example, you want a job that doesn't seem like a security thing, like office assistant or security guard, but the employer does work with people who get government funds and all employees need clearance. We had somebody denied over an argument about rent with a prior landlord who fucked them over. Or law school, or a lab engineer at a biotech lab...

RosaMarie · 41-45, F

@somedude15 @Flowchart If you give them two weeks, they may just tell you to get lost anyway. If they do that, depending on the labor laws in the state, they may be obligated to pay for those two weeks anyway. Either way you walk away doing the right thing.

kodiac · 22-25, M

It could come back to haunt you if you apply for another job and they check your work history

somedude15 · 26-30, M

@kodiac hmm I see. Which brings me to the next question, if I only worked here for two months, do I need to include it in my job history?

kodiac · 22-25, M

@somedude15 Probably not but people have ways of finding that kind of info including social media.

JohnnySpot · 56-60, M

You don't want to burn any bridges unless they absolutely necessary.

REMsleep · 41-45, F

Its always best to give two weeks notice. Now realistically even if you quit immediately you will probably be fine because most HR departments will not disclose disciplinary actions or lack of notice given.
But you want your manager to be a good reference for you and you never know when you will meet those people again.

DDonde · 31-35, M

Do you have a job already lined up that you are switching to?
Generally it’s better to play on the safe side imo

somedude15 · 26-30, M

@DDonde I have an interview tomorrow which I feel pretty confident about. If I get the new job, I'm debating whether to suddenly quit or give them notice

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