Should I give 2 weeks notice? If so, how should I go about it?

[rellek]

I have been at UPS for about 5 years. I just completed my Bachelor of Science in Accounting and am sitting for the CPA exam next month. I had an interview this morning and was made an offer on the spot. I enjoyed my time at UPS and NEVER had a problem. I was a loader and was known as a hard worker and my supervisors all liked me. Should I forgo the letter route and give my 2 weeks verbally?

Thanks guys! Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[over9five]

Verbally. Go see your boss, shake his hand and give your notice.

Good luck in your new career!

 

[trickpony1]

I would wait until you get the results, in your hand, from the CPA exam.

I would also write a formal letter giving your 2 weeks notice. Personal, one on one conversations get forgotten real quickly, I have found.

Good luck.

 

[raceanoncr]

Hmmm...funny! Reminds me of a p/t supe in feeder dispatch at a hub I used to turn years ago. Pretty good guy. Was into cars and hot motors so we b/sed alot.

His side business was growing so big so fast, he decided to give up UPS. Came in one night to give his 2 wks notice...his feet didn't even touch the floor whilst being escorted out the door.

 

[over9five]

Came in one night to give his 2 wks notice...his feet didn't even touch the floor whilst being escorted out the door.

Typical UPS. "Thank you for your years of service. Don't let the door hit you on your way out."

 

[TechGrrl]

I have been at UPS for about 5 years. I just completed my Bachelor of Science in Accounting and am sitting for the CPA exam next month. I had an interview this morning and was made an offer on the spot. I enjoyed my time at UPS and NEVER had a problem. I was a loader and was known as a hard worker and my supervisors all liked me. Should I forgo the letter route and give my 2 weeks verbally?

Thanks guys! Any help is greatly appreciated.

While telling your supervisor face-to-face, hand him your letter. It never hurts to be polite, and why burn bridges when you don't have to? They may still choose to let you go immediately, but you will be secure knowing you did the courteous thing.

 

[bluehdmc]

Give the 2 weeks notice face to face and a letter, it's the right thing to do. If you've been there 5yrs, see if you are vested in the pension, sure it's not a lot of money but a check for say....$50 dollars every month might pay for a tank of gas or something.

 

[hondo]

Congratulations on your degree and job offer. Thank you for your service.
I recommend you resign in writing, both to your immediate management, and HR.
I wish you well in your future endeavours.

 

[FedEx2000]

Do it in writing so everything is "official", you never know what might happen in the future, you might want to work for UPS again someday.

 

[MobileBA]

Congratulations! In writing and a two week notice. You never know they may counter with a corporate job.

 

[Bubblehead]

While telling your supervisor face-to-face, hand him your letter. It never hurts to be polite, and why burn bridges when you don't have to? They may still choose to let you go immediately, but you will be secure knowing you did the courteous thing.

If he gives them two weeks notice they don't have the option of telling to go now. He's still a teamster and is entitled to work till he quits absent of discipline.

 

[Just Numbers]

Congratulations! As another poster stated...wouldn't you want to wait until you are sure you passed that test? Anyway, face-to-face, written notice also to him/ her and HR. Many people forget that this was the original intent of a p/t employee at UPS. It was never meant to be a stepping stone to a permanent future at UPS. Not saying that a permanent position at UPS is a bad thing but, somewhere down the road the original intent was lost.

 

[Used&AbusedwithNoPrivacy]

Tell them verbally, but also get it in writing just to cover your asp (CYA) otherwise they will make up some story like they forgot or something and try and screw you til the very end. You are making the right move though. GET THE HELL OUT OF THERE AS SOON AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE.

 

[rod]

It don't make any difference how you leave, gracefully or taking a crap on the bosses desk. Either way expect to be jerked around getting your last check and what vacation pay you are owed. They seem to get their jollies off holding back what is owed to you. Congradulations on being able to get out. Just make sure all your bases are covered before you tell them you are going to leave.

 

[whiskey]

Good luck. And don't forget to pick up your IBT AFL-CIO Honorable Withdrawal Card from your Teamster Local. You never know what is down the road brother.
We loved having you.

 

[UPSGUY72]

I have been at UPS for about 5 years. I just completed my Bachelor of Science in Accounting and am sitting for the CPA exam next month. I had an interview this morning and was made an offer on the spot. I enjoyed my time at UPS and NEVER had a problem. I was a loader and was known as a hard worker and my supervisors all liked me. Should I forgo the letter route and give my 2 weeks verbally?

Thanks guys! Any help is greatly appreciated.

No reason to give a two weeks your not going to get rehired by UPS so it doesn't really matter in you give them 2 weeks or 2 min notice. However before you tell anyone your going to leave wait till you find out you passed your exam and you have another job.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

No reason to give a two weeks your not going to get rehired by UPS so it doesn't really matter in you give them 2 weeks or 2 min notice. However before you tell anyone your going to leave wait till you find out you passed your exam and you have another job.

You should always do the right thing regardless of whatever your career goals are. It is called Integrity. Pass it on.

 

[Big Babooba]

No reason to give a two weeks your not going to get rehired by UPS so it doesn't really matter in you give them 2 weeks or 2 min notice. However before you tell anyone your going to leave wait till you find out you passed your exam and you have another job.

You can't predict the future. I gave 2 weeks notice and I got rehired. If you burn your bridges in life, you make the return trip much more difficult if not impossible.

 

[upssales]

You say you already have a job offer but did you know that UPS is looking for accountants all over the United States. I would think the pay would be good with UPS for an accountant since private industry pays so well for accountants. You can go to www.ups.com and look under careers for all the job opportunities for what you do.

 

[over9five]

Welcome to Brown Cafe, Upssales. Excellent suggestion!