I have been working as an intern for a very large corporation for two and a half years now. For the first two years it was great, but lately lets just say that I'm happy to be graduating and moving on. In a few weeks it will be time to give a two-week notice, but I don't know if I should give a longer one as an intern. I know that Human Resources will want an exit interview.
Another thing to consider is that at many organizations, it's policy to immediately terminate someone when they give notice of resignation in the IT department. Since the company I work for is a big defense contractor and I work in their server center, this is a very real possibility for me. Should I let this affect the length of my resignation notice as well?
It is customary and pretty much assumed that you will give 2 weeks notice; most employers will be happy to forego the period, especially if its a sensitive area such as yours. However, you do want to keep doors open and bridges intact; I would give the 2 week notice and let them escort you out the door with a smile. If you up and leave, trust me...the world is a small place, and someday, somebody will remember the deed. It may well be that in future, the job you truly want will be dependent on the decision of one person - and as Murphy's Law states, that person will be the one you walked out on 10 years ago. |
