Would you give 2 weeks or 30 days in this situation?
I'm looking for some outside perspective on a resignation decision.
I've worked for the same company for over 10 years in a management role. Over the years I've taken on more responsibility, helped keep a 24/7 operation running, covered staffing shortages, and generally been the person who steps in when things need to get done.
Over the last few years, I've become increasingly burned out. The operation has remained understaffed for a long time, expectations continue to grow, and it feels like the workload keeps getting redistributed to the same small group of people.
I've reached the point where I've decided to leave. This isn't a negotiation tactic or an attempt to get a counteroffer. My decision is final.
My dilemma is whether to give two weeks' notice or thirty days.
On one hand, I know my departure will create challenges. I care about many of the people I work with, and there is institutional knowledge that will walk out the door when I leave. Part of me feels that giving 30 days would be the professional thing to do.
On the other hand, I've spent years sacrificing personal time, covering gaps, and putting the company's needs ahead of my own. A part of me feels that two weeks is the standard notice period for a reason, and that I shouldn't feel obligated to solve a staffing problem that existed long before I decided to resign.
Financially, I can do either. This isn't about money. It's about determining what I owe the company versus what I owe myself.
For those who have been in management or leadership positions, what would you do and why?