How to handle using accrued paid time strategically off when changing jobs
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The company I am currently employed with does not offer a payout for unused vacation time; any unused time is forfeited upon my leave.
That being said, what I would like to do is give my notice to my current employer the minimum two weeks in advance, plus the number of unused vacation days (in my case, this would be two weeks + three additional days).
I would write in my notice that my effective last day in the office would be in two weeks, but my official termination be three business days past the effective date, so that I can take the last official employment days as PTO and be paid for those accrued days.
As I am employed in an at-will state, I understand it's possible that my employment will simply be terminated on my last effective day rather than my requested official day, but aside from this possibility, what should I be considering? Or, should I not consider doing this at all?
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The company I am currently employed with does not offer a payout for unused vacation time; any unused time is forfeited upon my leave.
That being said, what I would like to do is give my notice to my current employer the minimum two weeks in advance, plus the number of unused vacation days (in my case, this would be two weeks + three additional days).
I would write in my notice that my effective last day in the office would be in two weeks, but my official termination be three business days past the effective date, so that I can take the last official employment days as PTO and be paid for those accrued days.
As I am employed in an at-will state, I understand it's possible that my employment will simply be terminated on my last effective day rather than my requested official day, but aside from this possibility, what should I be considering? Or, should I not consider doing this at all?
resignation notice-period vacation
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What is the location of your employer?
– Brian R
1 hour ago
how much do you care about those 3 days compared to possible hassle?
– aaaaaa
29 mins ago
"aside from this possibility, what should I be considering?" - you should be considering that management may deny your PTO request once they find out you are leaving. These requests are virtually always granted only after manager approval. Instead, consider taking the days off, then giving your notice.
– Joe Strazzere
27 mins ago
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The company I am currently employed with does not offer a payout for unused vacation time; any unused time is forfeited upon my leave.
That being said, what I would like to do is give my notice to my current employer the minimum two weeks in advance, plus the number of unused vacation days (in my case, this would be two weeks + three additional days).
I would write in my notice that my effective last day in the office would be in two weeks, but my official termination be three business days past the effective date, so that I can take the last official employment days as PTO and be paid for those accrued days.
As I am employed in an at-will state, I understand it's possible that my employment will simply be terminated on my last effective day rather than my requested official day, but aside from this possibility, what should I be considering? Or, should I not consider doing this at all?
resignation notice-period vacation
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The company I am currently employed with does not offer a payout for unused vacation time; any unused time is forfeited upon my leave.
That being said, what I would like to do is give my notice to my current employer the minimum two weeks in advance, plus the number of unused vacation days (in my case, this would be two weeks + three additional days).
I would write in my notice that my effective last day in the office would be in two weeks, but my official termination be three business days past the effective date, so that I can take the last official employment days as PTO and be paid for those accrued days.
As I am employed in an at-will state, I understand it's possible that my employment will simply be terminated on my last effective day rather than my requested official day, but aside from this possibility, what should I be considering? Or, should I not consider doing this at all?
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What is the location of your employer?
– Brian R
1 hour ago
how much do you care about those 3 days compared to possible hassle?
– aaaaaa
29 mins ago
"aside from this possibility, what should I be considering?" - you should be considering that management may deny your PTO request once they find out you are leaving. These requests are virtually always granted only after manager approval. Instead, consider taking the days off, then giving your notice.
– Joe Strazzere
27 mins ago
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1
What is the location of your employer?
– Brian R
1 hour ago
how much do you care about those 3 days compared to possible hassle?
– aaaaaa
29 mins ago
"aside from this possibility, what should I be considering?" - you should be considering that management may deny your PTO request once they find out you are leaving. These requests are virtually always granted only after manager approval. Instead, consider taking the days off, then giving your notice.
– Joe Strazzere
27 mins ago
1
1
What is the location of your employer?
– Brian R
1 hour ago
What is the location of your employer?
– Brian R
1 hour ago
how much do you care about those 3 days compared to possible hassle?
– aaaaaa
29 mins ago
how much do you care about those 3 days compared to possible hassle?
– aaaaaa
29 mins ago
"aside from this possibility, what should I be considering?" - you should be considering that management may deny your PTO request once they find out you are leaving. These requests are virtually always granted only after manager approval. Instead, consider taking the days off, then giving your notice.
– Joe Strazzere
27 mins ago
"aside from this possibility, what should I be considering?" - you should be considering that management may deny your PTO request once they find out you are leaving. These requests are virtually always granted only after manager approval. Instead, consider taking the days off, then giving your notice.
– Joe Strazzere
27 mins ago
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Most places I have worked prohibited taking PTO during the notice period. The first thing I would do if I was in your situation is check my contract and employee handbook to see if that is the case for you. If it is then you will need to decide if you want to take the 3 days PTO before handing in your notice or just sacrifice your accrued PTO.
answered 1 hour ago
IDrinkandIKnowThingsIDrinkandIKnowThings
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This is exactly the correct answer.
– Joe Strazzere
26 mins ago
add a comment |
As I am employed in an at-will state, I understand it's possible that my employment will simply be terminated on my last effective day rather than my requested official day, but aside from this possibility, what should I be considering? Or, should I not consider doing this at all?
The other possibility you should consider is that you are terminated the moment you hand in your resignation.
If you can propose to your new company a start date that will take into consideration the two weeks notice and your unused vacation days, you can then actually use those vacation days (assuming you have the flexibility to do so on such a short notice) and hand in your two weeks notice when you return.
answered 1 hour ago
sf02sf02
11.3k72042
I have faith that I wouldn't be terminated immediately, as I'm on great terms with the team. I don't necessarily want to push my luck with the vacation time at the end, though... The start date is a good point. I was considering I could have my start date at the new employer overlap the PTO days, but I imagine then I start getting into some legal questions of being employed at two companies at one time, etc.
– user124605
1 hour ago
Well, it seems like I have my answer: "Vacation cannot be used to postpone an employee's date of employment termination." Oh well, I'd still love to keep this question up for opinions on how to handle this, as surely I'm not alone wondering about this.
– user124605
1 hour ago
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Most places I have worked prohibited taking PTO during the notice period. The first thing I would do if I was in your situation is check my contract and employee handbook to see if that is the case for you. If it is then you will need to decide if you want to take the 3 days PTO before handing in your notice or just sacrifice your accrued PTO.
answered 1 hour ago
IDrinkandIKnowThingsIDrinkandIKnowThings
45.3k16102197
This is exactly the correct answer.
– Joe Strazzere
26 mins ago
add a comment |
Most places I have worked prohibited taking PTO during the notice period. The first thing I would do if I was in your situation is check my contract and employee handbook to see if that is the case for you. If it is then you will need to decide if you want to take the 3 days PTO before handing in your notice or just sacrifice your accrued PTO.
answered 1 hour ago
IDrinkandIKnowThingsIDrinkandIKnowThings
45.3k16102197
This is exactly the correct answer.
– Joe Strazzere
26 mins ago
add a comment |
Most places I have worked prohibited taking PTO during the notice period. The first thing I would do if I was in your situation is check my contract and employee handbook to see if that is the case for you. If it is then you will need to decide if you want to take the 3 days PTO before handing in your notice or just sacrifice your accrued PTO.
answered 1 hour ago
IDrinkandIKnowThingsIDrinkandIKnowThings
45.3k16102197
Most places I have worked prohibited taking PTO during the notice period. The first thing I would do if I was in your situation is check my contract and employee handbook to see if that is the case for you. If it is then you will need to decide if you want to take the 3 days PTO before handing in your notice or just sacrifice your accrued PTO.
answered 1 hour ago
IDrinkandIKnowThingsIDrinkandIKnowThings
45.3k16102197
answered 1 hour ago
IDrinkandIKnowThingsIDrinkandIKnowThings
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answered 1 hour ago
IDrinkandIKnowThingsIDrinkandIKnowThings
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answered 1 hour ago
IDrinkandIKnowThingsIDrinkandIKnowThings
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This is exactly the correct answer.
– Joe Strazzere
26 mins ago
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This is exactly the correct answer.
– Joe Strazzere
26 mins ago
This is exactly the correct answer.
– Joe Strazzere
26 mins ago
This is exactly the correct answer.
– Joe Strazzere
26 mins ago
add a comment |
As I am employed in an at-will state, I understand it's possible that my employment will simply be terminated on my last effective day rather than my requested official day, but aside from this possibility, what should I be considering? Or, should I not consider doing this at all?
The other possibility you should consider is that you are terminated the moment you hand in your resignation.
If you can propose to your new company a start date that will take into consideration the two weeks notice and your unused vacation days, you can then actually use those vacation days (assuming you have the flexibility to do so on such a short notice) and hand in your two weeks notice when you return.
answered 1 hour ago
sf02sf02
11.3k72042
I have faith that I wouldn't be terminated immediately, as I'm on great terms with the team. I don't necessarily want to push my luck with the vacation time at the end, though... The start date is a good point. I was considering I could have my start date at the new employer overlap the PTO days, but I imagine then I start getting into some legal questions of being employed at two companies at one time, etc.
– user124605
1 hour ago
Well, it seems like I have my answer: "Vacation cannot be used to postpone an employee's date of employment termination." Oh well, I'd still love to keep this question up for opinions on how to handle this, as surely I'm not alone wondering about this.
– user124605
1 hour ago
add a comment |
As I am employed in an at-will state, I understand it's possible that my employment will simply be terminated on my last effective day rather than my requested official day, but aside from this possibility, what should I be considering? Or, should I not consider doing this at all?
The other possibility you should consider is that you are terminated the moment you hand in your resignation.
If you can propose to your new company a start date that will take into consideration the two weeks notice and your unused vacation days, you can then actually use those vacation days (assuming you have the flexibility to do so on such a short notice) and hand in your two weeks notice when you return.
answered 1 hour ago
sf02sf02
11.3k72042
I have faith that I wouldn't be terminated immediately, as I'm on great terms with the team. I don't necessarily want to push my luck with the vacation time at the end, though... The start date is a good point. I was considering I could have my start date at the new employer overlap the PTO days, but I imagine then I start getting into some legal questions of being employed at two companies at one time, etc.
– user124605
1 hour ago
Well, it seems like I have my answer: "Vacation cannot be used to postpone an employee's date of employment termination." Oh well, I'd still love to keep this question up for opinions on how to handle this, as surely I'm not alone wondering about this.
– user124605
1 hour ago
add a comment |
As I am employed in an at-will state, I understand it's possible that my employment will simply be terminated on my last effective day rather than my requested official day, but aside from this possibility, what should I be considering? Or, should I not consider doing this at all?
The other possibility you should consider is that you are terminated the moment you hand in your resignation.
If you can propose to your new company a start date that will take into consideration the two weeks notice and your unused vacation days, you can then actually use those vacation days (assuming you have the flexibility to do so on such a short notice) and hand in your two weeks notice when you return.
answered 1 hour ago
sf02sf02
11.3k72042
As I am employed in an at-will state, I understand it's possible that my employment will simply be terminated on my last effective day rather than my requested official day, but aside from this possibility, what should I be considering? Or, should I not consider doing this at all?
The other possibility you should consider is that you are terminated the moment you hand in your resignation.
If you can propose to your new company a start date that will take into consideration the two weeks notice and your unused vacation days, you can then actually use those vacation days (assuming you have the flexibility to do so on such a short notice) and hand in your two weeks notice when you return.
answered 1 hour ago
sf02sf02
11.3k72042
answered 1 hour ago
sf02sf02
11.3k72042
answered 1 hour ago
sf02sf02
11.3k72042
answered 1 hour ago
sf02sf02
11.3k72042
11.3k72042
I have faith that I wouldn't be terminated immediately, as I'm on great terms with the team. I don't necessarily want to push my luck with the vacation time at the end, though... The start date is a good point. I was considering I could have my start date at the new employer overlap the PTO days, but I imagine then I start getting into some legal questions of being employed at two companies at one time, etc.
– user124605
1 hour ago
Well, it seems like I have my answer: "Vacation cannot be used to postpone an employee's date of employment termination." Oh well, I'd still love to keep this question up for opinions on how to handle this, as surely I'm not alone wondering about this.
– user124605
1 hour ago
add a comment |
I have faith that I wouldn't be terminated immediately, as I'm on great terms with the team. I don't necessarily want to push my luck with the vacation time at the end, though... The start date is a good point. I was considering I could have my start date at the new employer overlap the PTO days, but I imagine then I start getting into some legal questions of being employed at two companies at one time, etc.
– user124605
1 hour ago
Well, it seems like I have my answer: "Vacation cannot be used to postpone an employee's date of employment termination." Oh well, I'd still love to keep this question up for opinions on how to handle this, as surely I'm not alone wondering about this.
– user124605
1 hour ago
I have faith that I wouldn't be terminated immediately, as I'm on great terms with the team. I don't necessarily want to push my luck with the vacation time at the end, though... The start date is a good point. I was considering I could have my start date at the new employer overlap the PTO days, but I imagine then I start getting into some legal questions of being employed at two companies at one time, etc.
– user124605
1 hour ago
I have faith that I wouldn't be terminated immediately, as I'm on great terms with the team. I don't necessarily want to push my luck with the vacation time at the end, though... The start date is a good point. I was considering I could have my start date at the new employer overlap the PTO days, but I imagine then I start getting into some legal questions of being employed at two companies at one time, etc.
– user124605
1 hour ago
Well, it seems like I have my answer: "Vacation cannot be used to postpone an employee's date of employment termination." Oh well, I'd still love to keep this question up for opinions on how to handle this, as surely I'm not alone wondering about this.
– user124605
1 hour ago
Well, it seems like I have my answer: "Vacation cannot be used to postpone an employee's date of employment termination." Oh well, I'd still love to keep this question up for opinions on how to handle this, as surely I'm not alone wondering about this.
– user124605
1 hour ago
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What is the location of your employer?
– Brian R
1 hour ago
how much do you care about those 3 days compared to possible hassle?
– aaaaaa
29 mins ago
"aside from this possibility, what should I be considering?" - you should be considering that management may deny your PTO request once they find out you are leaving. These requests are virtually always granted only after manager approval. Instead, consider taking the days off, then giving your notice.
– Joe Strazzere
27 mins ago