I need you to come into work this weekend

Quote: SOOPOO

This brings back some bad memories. I was OR director and anesthesia chief at a previous hospital. I watched two separate nursing OR chiefs fired and escorted out by security. These were good people who were just being replaced as often happens in these jobs. It was so bad for the remaining personnel's morale. At one point the long time secretary of the department (still a friend of mine to this day) was being terminated in a cost cutting move, and was about to be subject to the perp walk. I prevented it and told the higher ups I would walk with her and help her get her personal things. They at least allowed me.
In their defense, there was an employee terminated that destroyed a bunch of computer equipment and did some sabotage as well, exactly what I am not sure.

Anyway, I recommend not quitting until you have another job lined up. And I definitely would give whatever notice your contract requires, not a day less. As someone who hires professionals, I can assure you that finding out someone broke a contract is a huge red flag.

To me two weeks is a big nothing. My last job I had to give 3 months, and I did so. It wasn't pleasant being there but I did my job and I think it served me well to stay.

Quote: SOOPOO

This brings back some bad memories. I was OR director and anesthesia chief at a previous hospital. I watched two separate nursing OR chiefs fired and escorted out by security. These were good people who were just being replaced as often happens in these jobs. It was so bad for the remaining personnel's morale. At one point the long time secretary of the department (still a friend of mine to this day) was being terminated in a cost cutting move, and was about to be subject to the perp walk. I prevented it and told the higher ups I would walk with her and help her get her personal things. They at least allowed me.
In their defense, there was an employee terminated that destroyed a bunch of computer equipment and did some sabotage as well, exactly what I am not sure.

Quote: aceofspades

OK wrench in the works

Clients arrived while he was with his assistant so he is meeting with them
Apparently, he tweaked his back and is going to the doctor's as soon as the client's leave his office and then home for the day

Should I forego telling him verbally and just write a letter and attach it to an email? Otherwise, I will not be able to speak with him until tomorrow UGHHHHHHH!!!

Quote: aceofspades

There is no contract
Additionally, NY is an "at will employment" state -- they could fire me without notice for wearing the wrong shade of blue one day - and I can walk out without notice at all should I choose

Quote: SOOPOO

I am surprised a lawyer would take a job without a contract, that is NOT common in the medical field. Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought BECAUSE NY is an "at will" employment state, you NEED a contract to protect you from the immediate termination?

Quote: aceofspades

OK wrench in the works

Clients arrived while he was with his assistant so he is meeting with them
Apparently, he tweaked his back and is going to the doctor's as soon as the client's leave his office and then home for the day

Should I forego telling him verbally and just write a letter and attach it to an email? Otherwise, I will not be able to speak with him until tomorrow UGHHHHHHH!!!

Quote: aceofspades

I will not be able to speak with him until tomorrow UGHHHHHHH!!!

Quote: SOOPOO

I live in NY. I have a contract that specifically states that I can be terminated without cause after being given 90 days notice. I can be terminated by cause (losing my Medical license, convicted of a felony, losing DEA number, etc...) with no notice. In the contract it also states I can leave by giving 90 days notice. I am aware that there really is nothing they can do to me if I leave before the 90 days.
My point is just that any future employer WILL contact your last employer, and I would not give them the "he left without giving notice" card to play.
I am surprised a lawyer would take a job without a contract, that is NOT common in the medical field. Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought BECAUSE NY is an "at will" employment state, you NEED a contract to protect you from the immediate termination?