How much time did you give employers before resigning/switching jobs

[zolof]

Hello my question is for the more experienced doctors out there. How much time, days/weeks, etc. before you informed your current employers of leaving. Has anyone just resigned in matter of days? Have only been at this current job for couple months, but a job I interviewed at prior to this current one just sent me a much better offer, salary and overall case and work load. Obviously don't want to burn any bridges but just curious if any of you have been in that position.

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[TexasPhysician]

Do you have a signed contract with your current employer? If so, it probably states the time requirement there or in the bylaws you agreed to.

 

[milesed]

All but program directors give 2 weeks, they give 30 days.

 

[the5thelement]

Depends on where you work. If its a private hospital,usu. 90 days (make sure you read the contract). Federal govt eg. VA jobs - 15 days. If nothing in the contract, its courteous to give at least 30 days notice so they can look for a replacement.

 

[keifernny2]

My current employer used to request 30 (though they had no way to enforce this), however they just increased to 60. The only teeth they have is whether they would rehire you again.