How Much Notice Should You Give When Resigning

Two weeks is the norm, but context changes the right answer.

1. Two weeks is standard for most individual contributor roles in the US and similar markets.
2. Senior or specialized roles often warrant 3-4 weeks given the complexity of transition.
3. Check your contract or employee handbook — some roles have contractually required notice periods.
4. If you're in the middle of a critical project, offering slightly more notice (even informally) tends to preserve goodwill.
5. Giving less than two weeks should be reserved for genuinely urgent personal circumstances or a toxic/unsafe situation.

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