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I have just started a new job and it seems like a good fit. Enjoying the work and looking forward to the challenge.
My issue is the contract I've just been handed – which I have yet to sign. None of us know what the future holds – certainly not looking to move on already but the notice period I would be expected to give, even now after a few days, seems unreasonable in relation to the notice period that they have to give me.
It looks like I am obliged to give them 3 months notice from day 1 yet they only have to give me 1 week during my probation (which is 6 months). This rises to 4 weeks after probation but I would have to be there 12 years (1 week for every year) before they would match the level of loyalty that they expect me to show from the off.
Although I believe in my abilities I don't consider myself hot enough property for another potential employer to wait 3 months for me to work notice should I choose to move on in the future. Does this sound like a reasonable contract? Don't want to talk myself out of a potentially good job but I need to confront this issue before I sign up.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
My issue is the contract I've just been handed – which I have yet to sign. None of us know what the future holds – certainly not looking to move on already but the notice period I would be expected to give, even now after a few days, seems unreasonable in relation to the notice period that they have to give me.
It looks like I am obliged to give them 3 months notice from day 1 yet they only have to give me 1 week during my probation (which is 6 months). This rises to 4 weeks after probation but I would have to be there 12 years (1 week for every year) before they would match the level of loyalty that they expect me to show from the off.
Although I believe in my abilities I don't consider myself hot enough property for another potential employer to wait 3 months for me to work notice should I choose to move on in the future. Does this sound like a reasonable contract? Don't want to talk myself out of a potentially good job but I need to confront this issue before I sign up.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
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