Help! I'm nervous to give notice to my employer...

[Freedom]

Usually notice is one pay cycle, but not more than 2 weeks.

So if you are paid weekly, you could give one week's notice.

If you are paid monthly, you give 2 weeks notice.

I'm not sure what type of work you do. Do you have accumulated vacation time? Will you take it or take money for it? Take it now or at the end?

Let her be the dramatic one, that reflects on HER, not what you are doing, giving notice.

[lizbud]

I think you are getting good advice here. Two weeks should be enough
notice.

[Jessika]

Two weeks notice is usually what is "required" by most jobs I've ever worked at. Don't get too much into detail either; and don't worry if your boss acts dramatic about it! Just type a letter stating when your last day of employment will be. You don't even have to go into any more detail than that.

Don't worry it'll be fine!

[Rachel]

Personally I feel you need to look after your own interests first. Based on what you said, I would think that two weeks notice is sufficient. I agree with Jessika about not going into any more detail than necessary.

[joycenalex]

i think 2 weeks is enough, ignore her drama, it's her issue. in the letter say something about how much you appreciate the opportunity you had to learn and expand your talents, blah blah.

[smokey the elder]

Your boss' drama isn't your emergency. People come and go from jobs all the time. Corporate etiquette stipulates 2 weeks, so that should be fine.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Gosh! Bosses...and if I understand in this case...business owners are people too!

If you know you are going to be leaving why not give all the notice you can? She knows you hve been going to school and I am sure expects some change upon your graduation.

You may find you want to keep a "hand in" and teach piano occasionally or as a supplement. How much better if you have left on the best possible terms.

You could start giving "warnings" and ask what you can do to help her find replacement. Between now and August you should be able to help her work it out.

Yes, two weeks is standard in the corporate world, but isn't this a bit different? What would you want if you were in her position?