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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They are trying to be nice, so that you can look for a job while still employed. I don't think they expect you to get much/any work done. You can decline if you are immediately jumping to the next job.[/quote]

NP. I think this is an optimistic look. By holding the positive reference over OP's head, I think it's clear that they want her to churn out a couple more weeks of work (subpar though it may be?!) before leaving. If they were trying to be nice, they wouldn't use the reference letter as bait.

OP - it's up to you. I think sucking up two more weeks to get the positive reference and leave on a good note is reasonable. Just make sure it's worth it. Some employers only note that you were employed there from x date to x date. They don't actually "reference" the quality or nature of your work performance. This is especially true for government positions (sounds like you might have one? they want you to work through the end of the FY?).

Just do what's best for you and move on happily. [/quote]

My guess is they need coverage and 2 weeks is the amount of time they assume it will take them to find a replacement.  I am not sure if it would be awkward though, they probably aren't going to tell everyone you are fired and you otherwise just do whatever work you were doing with perhaps the added benefit that you don't need to put in extra effort since you're on the way out anyways.  But if you have something else lined up that pays similarly that you would like better it might be easier to just part ways now.[/quote]

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