ETRXRock

I may sound bias but geology is the best field ever! There is such of range of different things to study. I study meteorites in thin section. I am hoping one day to travel to Antarctica and collect some samples! Meteorites are my babies and they are a major part of my life.

My application has been "in review" for the longest. So far, I only seen one admit into the program on the results page. I hope this is not the end for me.

This happened with me at my previous job when I was transferring from a community college to my current university. My former employer even declined my time off to move into my apartment! They required a 45 day notice and I gave them a 40 day notice which was as soon as I found out I was approved for my lease. I, also, was an exceptional employee and everyone treated my nicely up until my two weeks notice came up. Sometimes I wish I would have given them 1 week notice but I wanted to keep it professional. As for declining my days off to move to a different state, I threatened to quit since I HAD to move, but then they approved my days off

It does not matter how "close" you are to your coworkers or how much time it takes to replace you. As mentioned above, depending on where you live, 2 weeks is the standard maximum in the United States. Whether you give them 2 months (which is ridiculuous) or two weeks, you will leave on the same good note. This is what we all want out of our jobs, a good note and to not burn any bridges. My husband and I both work at the same employer and yes, are two weeks notice will be given at the same time. The company is my husband's long turn career and he will transfer wherever we go, and depending on funding, I will most likely do the same.

That is the same way I feel. Just because a temporary company is supportive, it does not mean you need to give them more than two weeks notice. I read a few articles that those who give the company more than 2 weeks notice, the company will retaliate and find a reason to fire a person or even make the individual miserable. I rather not take any chances and leave on a good and professional note without involving my outside work life with a company.

I have worked for my employer for two years. Though they know I am graduating in May, they do not know the grad schools I have applied for are far far away.They are assuming I am just going to continue to study at my current university. I will just give them a two weeks notice before I leave wherever I go. They have been supportive during my academic studies as far as getting time off for labs and fieldwork, but I feel only 2 weeks is responsible enough to give them whether it is enough time to replace me or not.

Extra-terrestrial rocks rock.

I have not heard back yet :(. I did have an informal meeting with POI that went well, but as typical, my admit is contingent upon funds available.

I agree. Making secondary plans does take away some of the stress because if something does not work out, then you have something else to look forward to. No matter what the outcomes will be, I already have back up plans and both outcomes are equally exciting

Joined after hearing about what a great resource Gradcafe can be. Of course, we are all here waiting for our fate . Is there an average time frame in which notifications get sent out from the department? I know its early, but I check MyASU each morning hoping for good news!