I’ve quit all jobs with 1-2 months notice and can wholeheartedly agree with the author’s narrative. I am still on good terms with my ex-managers and colleagues.
There’s another plus to this: when your ex-manager moves to another company and starts hiring there, they’d likely want you again.
On the vacation before your last day bit: labor law in most places dictates that employers must reimburse you for any unused vacation days. Unless there’s an “unlimited” vacation policy, which typically caps this at 2 weeks, less any vacation days you take.
One time I even got offered a “bonus” for staying on longer than the notice period. I got to focus on the things that excited me and piece were generally nice. Another time they threw me an expensive send-off - I saw the CEO sign a $800 bill for the ~6/7 of us (a decade ago when the world wasn’t so expensive). Goes to prove the author’s point about this being a win-win.
Of course - you probably shouldn’t do this if your boss is a dick and your mental health is at stake. Give this courtesy to those you can see yourself reaching out to in times of need.
There’s another plus to this: when your ex-manager moves to another company and starts hiring there, they’d likely want you again.
On the vacation before your last day bit: labor law in most places dictates that employers must reimburse you for any unused vacation days. Unless there’s an “unlimited” vacation policy, which typically caps this at 2 weeks, less any vacation days you take.