[codegeek]

If in USA, most states have "at will" employment which means you can leave anytime. But the professional courtesy is 2 weeks notice. If you are not in USA, check your local country rules. I for example worked in HongKong for a while and we had a min. 3 month notice period on both sides. I have heard most of Asia and even Europe may be similar.

I would however advise you to think about yourself first without feeling bad for the employer. Be fair though. If you have a good relationship with your Boss and team and they depend on you for some valuable work, 2 weeks is absolute minimum so that they can work on a transition plan. If your relationship with your boss/team is really really good and if your boss counters asking for say more time, feel free to negotiate that. I did that for my last job when I quit and my boss wanted me to stay for at least a month and I obliged because I was ok with that since I loved my team.

If your relationship with your boss/team is not good or if you are not that valuable to them anyway (to be blunt), be prepared to be let go immediately on notice with extra pay. Companies do it for their own peace of mind and don't take offense with that but be ready for it.

Either way, do what is best for YOU, not for anyone else but try not to burn any bridges for all the hard work you have done so far with this company. People underestimate the power of past employers connection/networks sometimes. Yes, leave when you need to but always try to do it on good terms. Good luck!!

[st1x7]

> 3 month notice period on both sides. I have heard most of Asia and even Europe may be similar.

In the UK it's most commonly a month for software positions. Some blue collar jobs or hourly service jobs often allow a 2 weeks' notice.