Ask Work It: Should I give up my salary to cut a long notice period?

Some notice periods are as long as three months but if you have a job offer and want to start earlier, should you bite the bullet and fork out that salary in lieu of notice?
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[@mrsimon8403]

I happened to me, luckily my next employer was willing to pay out my notice period and I ensure not to fall into this trap again.

[@TheAdammantium]

I gave up 1 month-worth salary of a 2-month notice so that I could obtain a rare opportunity. I've been in the new job for almost 3 years (more than my first 2 jobs) and I was glad I did so. However, I do not think everyone has that privilege to forego 1-month wages due to their lifestyle/restrictions.

[@zraiderz]

Companies that are asking for long notice period of more than 2 months are having attrition issues of retaining talents. Hence to make u “think twice” before u decide u leave them

[@thinkpadx60]

its common in banking to have 2 to 3 months.

[@HammerheadSharkieM]

I just lost a job offer because of my 2 month notice period 😢

[@CattleFarmer667]

May not be a bad thing. If the company cannot wait, then maybe they always shorthanded. Workload too much

[@artifactBC]

In nursing home they require 2 months. Only locals have 1 month notice.

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[@QooQoo-d7h]

How about the effectiveness of 12-18 months non compete clause in the T&C? There were cases of employer suing ex-employee for joining same industry.

[@channelnewsasia]

We have a whole episode on that: czcams.com/video/wY8QFgD5OBo/video.htmlsi=tff8k1199cMAOQwW

[@ngyewhien2758]

Some employers may buy out the notice period

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[@LonganLee]

Who cares?