So my new job has finally confirmed my start date, but I pointed out during Thanksgiving conversation that I haven't told my current employer that I'm on my way out yet because it was still unofficial at the time. People (especially older family members) are all up in arms that I haven't given my two weeks. I've been told:
“I'll be doing the right thing so they can prepare.”
“It's a formality and you don't want to burn bridges.”
I try to counter with the fact that when my old manager resigned earlier this year, they showed him the door on the very same day. There was no drawn-out goodbye period. He was gone ASAP, which I can understand because our team deals with sensitive data that they want to keep secured. But I've still been told by family members that I'm being dishonest in not informing them.
Then I add the little cherry on top: they do not pay out PTO upon leaving, and won't comp you for the two weeks you intended to give from your PTO. I would give up $1,200 in PTO that I'm attempting to bleed off in the meantime. So would you give up $1,200 to do the right thing even though they won't?
Crickets after I proposed that question. Not one of them were willing to admit out loud that they would do it, but considering their previous conversation about grocery prices and politics – they would absolutely take $1,200 to not “do the right thing.” Or they will say they wouldn't, and then privately do it.
What a bunch of hypocrites. And what a system where you can earn PTO but not have the obligation to receive it in many states if you leave your job.