General Work Related Question

[angel_luv]

it's pretty inconsiderate that they didn't tell you they were leaving angel...i know at my last job, i told EVERYBODY...

Thanks for the input. I haven't had that many jobs and those I have now, I've had for awhile.
I knew my perspective on this matter was limited. All of the comments have been helpful.

[Sportcamper]

This story is not at all unusual....In today’s corporate world...If a person gives notice (to move onto greener pastures) the current employer often treats them with disdain...

They close out secure computer access, grab keys & order them not to discuss any of it with fellow employees...Many companies will even pay the employee the 2 weeks notice & give them 10 minutes to grab personal items & vacate the premises immediately.... (Many U.S. companies also have a DO NOT RE HIRE RULE)...

[CosmicCowboy]

It just depends on the company and the person.

Some people don't like a big deal made out of it. For example, when I finished my time at the Standard-Times, I was already over my hours for that week, so my news editor just said goodbye and that was that. Well, I find out later (and I had seen them do it before) that they had a cake and ice cream going-away announcement for me and I wasn't even there for it.

That was actually the celebration party!