Key Points
You must serve a notice period for the number of days stated in your employment contract...
No matter how desperately you may wish for it, serving the notice period does not give you the freedom to just Netflix and chill or cut yourself some slack and go on a vacation while your colleagues continue to sweat to meet their deadlines...
In addition, to keep yourself open to future opportunities, its imperative to efficiently perform your duties, mind your Ps and Qs, and maintain healthy professional relationships during your last days at work...
Take companys belongings On the last day of your notice period, its time to return the laptop, pen drives, vehicle or any tangible convenience/support that you received from your company..
So, double-check your laptop, computer and phone to ensure that you do not possess any reports, details, figures or documents that belong to the company.Gloat about the coveted new job You might have landed your dream job, but bragging about it wont let you gracefully leave your present one. Talking 24x7 about how excited you are to join the new company, the amazing pay structure, and the kind of perks you will receive can negatively impact the work environment and distract others..
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