Two Weeks Notice Novels & Stories

"Elena. Three years in corporate management, and you still act like an amateur who doesn't understand standard protocol." I crossed my arms, maintaining a completely neutral expression. "Enlighten me, Julian." "Our employee agreement explicitly dictates a mandatory thirty-day notice period for executive-level resignations," he snapped, taking a step closer, trying to use his height to invade my space. "You don't just toss a piece of paper on a desk and walk out. You fulfill your operational duties, you brief your replacement, and you wait for formal executive clearance. You are bound by your contract."

Then, with maddening calm, he added, "And I'm afraid your request has been denied." "That's not how employment works, Mr. Beaumont." I snapped the laptop shut and turned to face him. I forced my posture straight, trying to project every ounce of authority I didn't actually possess. "I don't need your approval to quit. I'm giving my notice. I'll forward this to HR right now, and effective two weeks from today—" "Two weeks?" He took a single step closer, his shadow swallowing me whole. "You think you can just give two weeks' notice after what happened in that boardroom?"

"It's nothing much, Maya. Since you are supposed to resign with two weeks notice per our company policy, we asked that you finalize your presentation within three days and submit it to Mr. Snowman's Executive Assistant. That way, he will arrange for you to have your presentation with other investers," he ended thoughtfully.

"No, I called you to tell you that I will not be available on call, so if there is anything urgent just mail me, ok?" "Thank God. You are taking this vacation seriously." Vacation? Yeah, right. Only I knew how much of a vacation it is. "And one more thing. I will be on leave for two weeks." "Okay, great. Don't worry, we will handle everything." "Okay, bye." "Bye." ****** Niharika ******

he explained. Mercedes felt on top of the world. She had attended several interviews this month. Some of them had called to make an offer but she wasn't as excited as this. Legend incorporated was the largest mining company. "Thank you very much, Mr Shaw, I look forward to the contract." "Before preparing the contract, I would like to know if you could begin work on Monday." Mercedes was stunned. Referring to work ethics, she couldn't just quit her job. She needed time. "I'm sorry Mr Shaw but Monday is too short. I will need at least two weeks' notice."

Tony decided to corner him a little, saying, “Two weeks is all you’ll get to be in a stable relationship or you can walk away with nothing.”

She didn't think she'd done anything wrong. "And this year they limited the amount of vacation time you can bank for future use to two weeks per year. I'm afraid you're in a sticky situation, Cora. You've hardly used any of the time you've accrued in the last four years. Because of the new rules, you have two and a half weeks to use up before February 28 or lose them. And the county administrator doesn't want to see anyone lose them." "So what can I do? It's not like I can drop everything and take over two weeks off. I've got a caseload to cover." Though sleeping for at least one week did sound wonderful.

"My point is she is not someone that would easily just Fall off the face of the Earth. You worry too much" Don't worry, I'm sure you are the first person she would call again, when she is clear of any obstacle. Chris reminded her that she has been too busy to check her work and know what trouble she might be in, for not being off for the time without any previous permission. She made a call to her desk partner to state that she's been sick for a while with a doctor's report Chris helped her put together at the last minute, saying that she would need a concrete excuse and it possible an evidence of that excuse if she didn't want to attract the attention of angry "big guys" at the company.

he asked. "I don't know if you received my resignation letter, but I am quitting," I responded. "I did, but you must give a one-month notice before your resignation can be processed. This isn't a small company where you can simply drop out whenever you please. You were well aware of the terms when you signed your contract," I sighed. "I understand, but I need time to..." I trailed off.

I feel like wiping the smile off his face, but I raise my shoulders high, not wanting him to know that his words are already affecting me. "Okay, let me help you out, Ms. Cole," he says with a smug smile on his face. "You are required to give a prior notice of thirty days. Within those thirty days, a replacement will be sought, and after a replacement is found, you can leave. If no replacement is found, you have to stay until one is found. And if you're still bent on leaving, you have to pay the company the total amount of your three months' salary put together." I'm stunned, realizing I hadn't considered the condition in my employment contract. "You lying piece of shit!" I seethe in anger.