What's the worst thing that could happen if I quit without giving two weeks notice? Is there any way for AT&T to penalize me?
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Two weeks is not a law... Guessing you are retail? Prob fairly easy to walk out, but leaving things ‘messy’ as far as burning bridges, your last paycheck, or wrapping up paperwork and questions might not be beneficial to you. Not to mention leaving your co-workers high and dry. Kind of a inconsiderate thing to do to them as ATT is not going to cry for you (sorry), but your teammates might not appreciate the added stress. If you’re management, can’t really ‘walk out’, as there is a lot to do before leaving, including properly returning company equipment.
Don't burn your bridges. Do the two weeks and then leave because having AT&T on your resume does help. Unless of course you were incompetent and were written up a lot and if so it'll be wise to toss it down the memory hole.
You just won't be eligible for rehire at AT&T.
Do it after the first day of the month so you keep your insurance that month.some departments will walk you out right then so make sure you have everything you need before you quit.
Give your notice and bow out gracefully. No one will care that you quit and it won’t prove anything.
Simple old advice, never Burn Bridges. Give your 2 week notice and leave with the understanding you left on good terms.
I recommend not giving a notice. It gives them too much time to come up with something. The answer is NO. Take your personal time and vacation if any first.
Nothing really, the old idea that you won't get a good reference, is so antiquated and complete bs ... Big companies HR departments like T have a strict policy that they don't give out references, they only simply confirm your Employment and period, when asked, nothing more, because in the past corporations were sued all the time because folks that were let go couldn't find work and hired scammy lawyers to claim the previous employer was giving them negative references and compromising their ability to make a living.
Finally all real references come from individuals you worked with and your the one who makes that list for future employers.
You may be flagged and find some departments will not be eager to deal with you, for example, if you need help to sign up for COBRA health benefits, transfer your 401K to an IRA, etc.
As long as you don't need them for a reference you're OK.
Gee, I guess HR won't give you a blazing letter of recommendation! Big deal, they won't do that in any event. T will only verify the dates of your prior employment.
Don't worry about it. Anymore that Ratty or Stinky worry about the implications of their mismanagement.
You would most likely be marked as not rehire-able to any of their companies.’
How? By firing you? Lol. Don't feel guilty for not showing loyalty to a company that doesn't give a rats tail about you.