Notice Period Negotiation
How to handle and negotiate notice periods when changing jobs.
Common Notice Periods
7-15 days
Fresher/Probation
Most companies
30-60 days
Junior (0-3 years)
IT services companies
60-90 days
Senior (3+ years)
Product companies, MNCs
90-180 days
Leadership/Critical
Senior management roles
Negotiation Strategies
Early Release Request
Request manager for early release citing personal reasons or new opportunity
Notice Period Buyout
New company pays your current employer to release you early
Leave Adjustment
Use accumulated paid leave to reduce effective notice period
Hybrid Working
Work remotely during notice while onboarding at new job (risky)
Garden Leave
Request paid leave for last few weeks if handover is complete
Best Practices
Legal Considerations
Breach of Contract
Leaving before notice period can be breach of employment contract
Forfeiture of Benefits
May lose pending variable pay, bonuses, or gratuity
Background Check Impact
Negative feedback during verification for future jobs
Legal Action
Rare, but companies can take legal action for critical roles