So, I’ve given several two week notices throughout my career. Unfortunately, I recently had to give one over the phone instead of in person. I only report to one guy and he was on vacation. I could have just given it to HR but that would have felt scummy. I called him and gave him my notice then sent him a letter of resignation. Feels bad man. Anyone else ever have to give a two week notice in an awkward/unfortunate way?
I always give notice, it’s courteous and maintains bridges.
Some of my contracts have specified a notice period, my current one says 4 weeks or they can pay me out.
I would only bounce if I never planned on using a job as a reference and had worked there a very short period.
Even then it can be dangerous. People move around, and people talk. The people burned can show up again later in so many different ways, in both official and unofficial capacities. I currently work near (different teams, same org) several of my former co-workers, purely by coincidence.
It wouldn’t be a career-ender if I’d screwed them over in the past, but it does make things easier that they have positive experiences with me.