Got a new job!

[wickedwords]

I have been contracting off and on for the past 5 years, and I have just accepted a perm position. This contract was supposed to run out at the beginning of may, so I had 4 weeks left; technically I only have to give a 2 weeks notice, so I'm thinking I can start the new job in 3 weeks. The only problem is that the transition of my old job will be 'hey new guy, here's my stuff, bye!' so it kind of leaves them in a lurch as those last 2 weeks would have been my transition time.

Should I stress it or not? It really is only 2 weeks.

Comments

[copracat]

Yes, what everyone else said. If they wanted more than two weeks transition then they should have required more than two weeks notice. Your priority is you and having a break between jobs. Personal admin time is vital!

[wickedwords]

You're right. I do need a break between jobs, and I shouldn't let my sense of responsibility overwhelm me. It's not my company, and I'm not an employee; I just contract there.