How bad is it to leave a job with no notice?

Anonymous wrote:Concern for "references" is a bit overblown these days. In fact, many employers won't even give them anymore, beyond confirming employment and duties - liability issue.

This being DCUM, the situation OP describes is very common with congressional staff jobs - start tomorrow or we go to the next person.

I can't imagine anyone holding a black mark against someone for leaving a "part time, short term" job for a better one without sufficient notice.

I completely agree- plus if it was a lay off they could make it effective immediately- with if lucky one week per year (depending on state). Go for the new job- wrap things up fast. It also depends on what work you do and if it;s easily transferable or if you're in a group project that you're not alone.

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02/12/2013 23:23

Subject: How bad is it to leave a job with no notice?

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Anonymous wrote:I have never left a job on these terms before and my boss has been understanding. But I have been offered a much better job for a lot more money. But they need me to start right away.
I don't need this current job for a reference since it was just a short term part time job
Any thoughts? I hate the idea of leaving with no notice even though there wouldn't be any repercussions (I don't have any type of essential job)

OP - You should always give two weeks notice. As pps mentioned its a small world. When you say the job is part time and short term, is it short term for you or them? What was your scheduled end date? If there isn't a scheduled end date I would venture a guess that the employer considers the position somewhat ongoing which further indicates a need for notice. Either way there is work to be done and they deserve the professional courtesy of a notice.

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02/17/2013 20:57

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Take the new job, OP. If it's important to wrap up things at the old job, try to do both jobs for a week or two.