Not really posting the following as a question, just sharing my experience as a trade worker. I've been in trades for the past 10 years. Never have I been dismissed after putting my notice in before with this level of unprofessionalism.
Today I put my notice in at my job. Been working there since September. Two days ago I recieved an offer from my local union. Better pay, better benefits, better time off ect.
I walked into the office of the two owners and told them I could finish out the week. One owner just said “ok” and didn't speak again. Considering he was the got head of the two ibwas rather surprised. It was the other, who I never really spoke with because his job was to quote jobs and do the paperwork that gave me the more surprising response. He said to me “the union is going to work you harder than we ever have. Frankly you're not a very good welder and clients have been saying you're slow as fuck. Go ahead and take this job but when they let you go, and they will, don't come crawling back here for a job. Fuck you and get out of my shop.”
I was surprised at his reaction, held out my hand anyway and said “I appreciate the opportunity that you've given me. Have yourself a good long weekend.” Shook the hand of the other owner who didn't say much and walked out.
One of my co-workers has reached out and asked what steps he might want to take to pursue a career in the local I'm joining.