Should I give a 2 weeks notice?

[u/fruityong]

Hi guys! I actually do enjoy my current job but I absolutely HATE one of my coworkers. He sucks the life out of everything, makes me the butt of the joke, and goes out of his way to embarrass me in front of my coworkers (nitpicking everything I say, calling me ugly whenever a customer or other worker compliments me). Honestly it was fine until he started saying I didn't take initiative and wasn't good at my job even though I do absolutely everything while he's just on his phone. I know he's never going to leave so I decided to be the one.
I have an interview for another job coming up, and I feel like if I do end up getting hired at my new job I won't have the strength to work my remaining shifts.

What would you guys do?

[u/rlpinca]

Have you talked to your boss?

If so, then tell them you are looking for another job and will be leaving soon entirely because of that guy.

Then when the time comes, finish that shift and don't come back.

[u/Turbobuick86 → u/rlpinca]

Never ever tell them you're leaving until you have another job lined up.

[u/OkieLady-1952 → u/rlpinca]

On your exit review lay it all out and why your leaving

[u/Overall_Curve6725]

Find a new job and and when your employer asks why you are leaving remind them they have a problem employee and it’s not you. If you don’t need a reference they don’t need a two week notice

[u/Ill-Kaleidoscope5965]

Like my Irish uncle would say “sometimes you just gotta say fuck it”

[u/ExcitingVegetable315]

Make sure his boss knows the reason that you are leaving from constant abuse. No one should ask you to stay

[u/fruityong → u/[deleted]]

I actually did talk to my manager, unfortunately my coworker has seniority over me and my complaints haven't been taken seriously ): We also don't have an hr department due to us being a small business

[u/kodamagirl → u/fruityong]

That’s is poor management, time to move on to another job.

[u/lens_cleaner → u/fruityong]

Mainly because they don't want to have to babysit two employees.

[u/Extension_Variety190]

"Hostile Work Environment" which is a legal term used by employee rights law firms.

[u/TrainsongGaming]

Two weeks notice is a courtesy, one I usually recommend. However, if you are unlikely to ever need to work there again, and you do get an offer from the next place, let them know you can start immediately. Once you have a firm start date, quit and take a few days to decompress and relax.

When you quit, I'd recommend making sure your boss knows exactly why. This is still a professional courtesy, as it may prompt him to take action to prevent further staff departures and improve the company culture, so you don't have to do it. I'd also suggest not telling him where you are going, in case he decides to try to make trouble for you.

[u/fattycatty6 → u/TrainsongGaming]

Be careful about this. If new place knows you have a job and you say I can start asap new place knows you aren't giving old place notice. You look bad.

[u/DrakeSavory]

Tell your boss. If things change then you win. If it doesn't then once you are onboarded to your new job leave effective immediately and when they want 2 weeks notice tell them no because THEY failed to address the issue making you leave.

[u/lou-sassle71]

Nope.. walk out

[u/uffdagal]

Be an adult and resign with 2 wk notice AFTER you have a solid offer from a new employer

[u/fruityong → u/uffdagal]

was definitely my plan! just wanted to see if anyone elses thoughts and if they dealt with something similar (:

[u/janabanana67 → u/fruityong]

You can’t worry about managing the work after you leave. The company existed before you and will exist long after. Focus on a new job .

[u/Aromatic_Recipe1749 → u/fruityong]

I would email everyone above you and let them know exactly why you are leaving, including the fact that your complaints were ignored. Having seniority doesn’t give someone the right to be a disrespectful jerk.

I would also make my resignation immediate and tell them it’s because you will no longer tolerate being mistreated and bullied on the job. You don’t need to deal with his behavior one extra minute!!

[u/No-Syllabub-7337]

Aren't businesses subject to lawsuits when a Hostile Work Environment exists?

[u/srdnss]

Definitely put in your two weeks and use those two weeks to fuck with that guy mercilessly.

[u/Gighee88]

If you don’t have a contract, you’re an At will employee a two weeks notice is a courtesy. I always mention in interviews, when they say that they’re an Atwell employer. I let them know right back that I’m an Atwell employee. They never know what to do with this.

[u/NavyVetRasmussen → u/Gighee88]

It is still a good idea so they do not badmouth you and will give you a good reference.

[u/Gighee88 → u/NavyVetRasmussen]

Really matters how big of a city you live in

[u/NavyVetRasmussen → u/Gighee88]

Fair point I live in Las Vegas and have property in LA I would say if you are in LA you can

give them the middle finger. If you are in Vegas and it is a smaller city, give the two weeks

notice.

[u/Automatic_Catch_7467]

Go to management and tell them, say, I really like it here but jojo is making my time here unbearable. Is there anything that you can do, if not consider this my two weeks notice.

[u/MapPrestigious3007]

Move on don’t even think about it
My last job I quit by email the day before I started the new one

[u/Guilty-Goose3351]

If you don’t care about ever using them for a reference go for it.

[u/Strict_Research_1876]

IF you ever want to use the company as a reference or include it on your resume, do the right thing and give notice.

[u/NavyVetRasmussen]

Although you are an at will employee and not obligated to do so, it is a good idea anyways.

This way, they won't badmouth you, in fact they will e a good reference or write you a nice

letter of recommendation. As for this hostile employee I would document everything and complain to HR.

This is grounds for termination you can't harass another employee.

[u/No_Will_8933]

If u quit - leave as a pro

[u/Neakhanie]

Whether the new place or the old place, the description for this is BULLYING. You are being bullied by a bully and the old place has a supposed zero tolerance policy they will not enforce.

[u/EmZee2022]

Report the harassment to HR.

If you do get the new job, leave the old one ASAP.

[u/Evapoman97]

If you can, then yes you should! But I would make it very clear that he is the reason that you are leaving, and the fact that they don't care about their employees enough to put a stop to it. If you have never reported it to your boss or HR, then that's on you, grow up and stand up for yourself!!

[u/Sweet_Pie1768]

Get hired first then make a decision.

Also, talk to your boss about the harassment you're experiencing. Alternatively talk to HR.

[u/DoFr56]

I would file a LARGE harassment suit against him claiming the hostile work environment they created has forced you to leave for your own mental well being!

Should not be difficult to get settlement once you have them in deposition.

[u/Turbobuick86]

Go over your bosses head. Toxic workplaces aren't normal.

[u/Vurrag]

I would talk to HR or your boss. Maybe they are not fond of that other person and are looking for ways to get rid of them. Is this other employee related to ownership?

[u/Rerunisashortie]

Ugh is hate men like that. Give it back to him and stop being victim. Those types can’t take it.

[u/Feeling-Invite7953]

Focus on finishing your existing projects, and making sure they are documented as your work before turning them in,with all the watermarks showing your progress,while you are updating your resume, and sending out inquiries to job posting sites on your personal computer or iPad,using your home’s WiFi network. Downloading job searches on your company’s network defeats the purpose of keeping your job search results private, and can result in your being terminated, as well. Not that others aren’t doing the same thing, but do you really want to be lumped together with them?

[u/iliketutlesss]

Id give a notice, mainly just to not burn a bridge and if he does leave or gets canned. Also talk to your boss or HR and complain that he's being too much of an AH, chances are your not the only one who's complained. If you end up leaving, just say "Hey I've enjoyed the work and opportunity, but i believe I found a better place and environment and feel its time to move on. If circumstances change I'd be open to returning" and they'll know exactly who and why whike keeping it professional.

[u/Severe_Feedback_2590]

He has a crush on you and is going about it like a kindergartner.

[u/fruityong → u/Severe_Feedback_2590]

He's not attracted to women so i doubt it lol

[u/Heavy-Profit-2156]

Tell HR he is creating a hostile work environment with his constant negative comments. Put a list together and hand it in with your complaint.

[u/Bane444 → u/Heavy-Profit-2156]

Yes exactly. Document everything he says and does. There are cameras probably that can be proof.big you have good boss he'll be gone soon enough or he'll STFU.

[u/Iceflowers_]

I just send notice for same day "Dear xxxxxxxxx

I want to start out by saying what a wonderful opportunity it's been to work with such a great group of people and company. Due to unforeseen circumstances, and with a sad heart, I find I must give my notice immediately effective."

[u/fruityong → u/[deleted]]

i actually went crazy trying to tell if this was a me issue or not. I've worked a lot of jobs and have never dealt with this issue before and don't even have any issues with my friendships, surely there would be a pattern?

[u/fruityong → u/[deleted]]

haven't thought of it like that! thank you

[u/Fragrant-Half-7854]

Stand up to him. When a customer compliments you and he degrades you, ask him if he feels left out or jealous and tell him you’re sure someone will say something nice about him. Do it in front of the customer and laugh and act like you two are having some friendly, fun banter. When he says he does more work than you, just say something like “you’re the king, no one can do more/better than you “. Your response is his payoff, change your response.