Extension of notice period
Last year (few months after joining the company), my notice period was extended from 1 month to 2 months but this was applied for everyone in the office, regardless of position.
Despite being an assistant position only, I still signed it without complaint. However fast forward 1.5y later, we were told that notice period has to be further extended from 2 months to 3 months as it takes 1 month to update JDA & find replacement, while the actual transition handover is only 1 month which is not sufficient. Can anyone share if 3 months notice period is normal or it should only be applicable for managerial position and above who have more complicated work?
My boss said that 2 or 3 months does not make a difference as we can negotiate again when the times come but this seems to be a trap cause he can still refuse to accept anything less than 3 months when the time comes. Does anyone have a good reason to refuse such request?
Here are what netizens think:
- 3 months is damn long even for managerial and it will affect your job hunting opportunities in the future –because most companies wouldn’t wait that long.
- Major red flag. This shows the company has problems attracting people.
- 3 months notice is too long for non senior/management roles. I think even 2 months would be long as well. The company would need to plan properly. Just let them know you disagree. Start looking for another job in the meantime
- You don’t have to sign anything, if they give you problems for refusing it’s employer retaliation. To open your employment contract for amendments, everything is on the table, including you asking for higher pay.