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I’d personally wait until that money clears before doing anything. I’d risk the “burning of bridges,” which I think is overstated.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Tue Dec 29, 2020 1:56 pmI'm a junior associate at a biglaw firm. I'm starting a new job on January 18th, so my last day will be on January 15th.
Trying to decide if I should give notice tomorrow (the day that my bonus is payable) or if I should wait until the 4th. Any thoughts?
Also curious others' thoughts on this. I really don't think waiting til the 4th to give notice helps your case in any way, and might as well just give notice ASAP (i.e., the 30th), but definitely open to other thoughts.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Tue Dec 29, 2020 2:06 pmBonus is already in my account, it's just "payable" as of December 30th (so I have to be employed and in good standing then).
I'd prefer to give notice earlier as then I could start handing stuff off.
Oh, ok, sure. Do it on the 31st then.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Tue Dec 29, 2020 2:48 pmI think OP's concern is that if OP gives notice on the 30th, OP's firm will say "you're fired, also, since you are not employed with us as of today, the day your bonus is payable (even though we paid it to you a day early), you need to pay it back to us."
Seems far-fetched, but wondering if there is a benefit of waiting until the 31st to give notice.
I would give notice on January 4th.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Tue Dec 29, 2020 1:56 pmI'm a junior associate at a biglaw firm. I'm starting a new job on January 18th, so my last day will be on January 15th.
Trying to decide if I should give notice tomorrow (the day that my bonus is payable) or if I should wait until the 4th. Any thoughts?
Is there a downside to giving notice on the 31st that I'm not tracking?12YrsAnAssociate wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:02 pmMan, why not do an out of office that says you're attending to a personal matter and will not be available until 1/4. What's the worst they could do if they don't like it?
Likewise. Kind of hoping to be shown the door to be honest.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:04 pmOh I'm hoping to save my weekend. It's set to suck pretty bad but can tell people to fuck off a little more.
Like the ideal is that I give notice, get restaffed pretty early and then coast for a couple weeks.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:29 pmLikewise. Kind of hoping to be shown the door to be honest.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:04 pmOh I'm hoping to save my weekend. It's set to suck pretty bad but can tell people to fuck off a little more.
Ha, same boat. I'm also getting super snippy emails from a partner, so just excited to let them know. Imagine they'll do a surprised Pikachu face.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:01 amCan say that pulling an almost all nighter has made the decision to give notice tomorrow 100%
If you’re going in-house or to a firm in a city where your firm doesn’t have an office, and you’re well-liked, it’s pretty common to get at least an implication that they’d be happy to have you back. There’s nothing special you’d need to do about giving notice other than giving 2 weeks and transitioning your matters well. If you’re leaving for a different firm in the same city? That’ll be trickier, but it’s still probably possible if you just emphasize what you like about the new place (not just comp) and don’t imply you’re unhappy at your current firm.Whatislaw wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:20 pmAlso, anyone ever pull off giving notice to a firm they like but are truly moving on just to pursue better opportunities (i.e. more comp) on such good terms that they could later return to this firm if they wanted? I'd love to learn more about how that could be executed for future use purposes.
No, you're right. My point was that there's not much down side if you're not afraid of getting a bad review next November. But if the money has cleared, I think giving notice on the 31st works. Congrats. I'm fucking buried at work and I'd love to give notice, but I've gotten too used to spending money like I'll always have a biglaw salary.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:23 pmIs there a downside to giving notice on the 31st that I'm not tracking?12YrsAnAssociate wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:02 pmMan, why not do an out of office that says you're attending to a personal matter and will not be available until 1/4. What's the worst they could do if they don't like it?
Hmm at my experience level, I would be thinking of another firm in the same area. Not same city, but same general area. Any recommendations on factors to emphasize if I can't use comp?Elston Gunn wrote: ↑Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:28 amIf you’re going in-house or to a firm in a city where your firm doesn’t have an office, and you’re well-liked, it’s pretty common to get at least an implication that they’d be happy to have you back. There’s nothing special you’d need to do about giving notice other than giving 2 weeks and transitioning your matters well. If you’re leaving for a different firm in the same city? That’ll be trickier, but it’s still probably possible if you just emphasize what you like about the new place (not just comp) and don’t imply you’re unhappy at your current firm.Whatislaw wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:20 pmAlso, anyone ever pull off giving notice to a firm they like but are truly moving on just to pursue better opportunities (i.e. more comp) on such good terms that they could later return to this firm if they wanted? I'd love to learn more about how that could be executed for future use purposes.