Dear Froglegs,

Your intentions are well meaning. BUT MANY EMPLOYERS WILL ESCORT YOU OUT THE BUILDING ON THE SAME DAY!! If you are a key person, they might make a counter offer. If you say I'll think about it THEY WILL WALK YOU RIGHT OUT.

Like Tuckervill says, after you accept a new job, tell them it will be two weeks before you start then give your current employer a two week notice. Here in California, if you give a two week notice, your employer can still walk you out the same day; but, they have to pay you for the two weeks as if you were still employed. Not sure about the benefits like insurance.

I've seen people walked out after giving the two week notice.

So please please don't give them a heads up until your new position is secure. New employers don't mind if you take two or three weeks before starting.

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Dear Surgtech,

Never hurts to inquire about a position becoming fulltime.

smilingcat