How to transition to a new job nicely without offending current boss

[murdoc2k]

I'm going to be done school for good in less than half a year. This coming fall, I will only be taking 1 course so I am pretty much free in the mornings until the afternoon. I currently work part-time and I'm thinking about transitioning into a full time job for good preparing myself for the infamous OSAP loans that I will need to repay.

I need some advice. If I look for a job now and receive an offer in the process, I will not be able to give my current boss 1 months advance notice and he will be left without help. What's the best way to handle this situation so that I can seek for my full time job and still not give my current employer a headache?

[rocking23nf]

why do you have a 1 month notice? 2 weeks is the norm in Canada. Also as nice as you are trying to be, this is really the bosses problem, people come and go all the time at companys.

[murdoc2k]

why do you have a 1 month notice? 2 weeks is the norm in Canada. Also as nice as you are trying to be, this is really the bosses problem, people come and go all the time at companys.

Thanks for the response. My assumption of advance notice has always been 1 months advance (I guess I was wrong). There are always ups and downs with boss to employee relationships but I think he's been very good to me and I don't want to leave him stranded.

[damnos]

There's never a solution that fit everyone. You need to play it by ear and see what fits your situation.

2 weeks is the norm - but I always try my best to give as much notice as possible. As soon as the new position offer is signed and sealed, I let my current employer know - that usually also involve trying to delay your new job start date yo give your current employer as much time as possible.

There are so many variables, just be up front and honest and keep in mind you need to do what's best for yourself too.

[Abel4Life]

There's never a solution that fit everyone. You need to play it by ear and see what fits your situation.

2 weeks is the norm - but I always try my best to give as much notice as possible. As soon as the new position offer is signed and sealed, I let my current employer know - that usually also involve trying to delay your new job start date yo give your current employer as much time as possible.

There are so many variables, just be up front and honest and keep in mind you need to do what's best for yourself too.

+1. Good advice. You can also offer part-time (non-work hours) transition after your notice period if necessary (of course it they're willing to pay).

[transitguy1]

best way is to tell em you're going into a different field.

always works and you stay on the good side.