How to handle and negotiate notice periods when changing jobs.
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
Request manager for early release citing personal reasons or new opportunity
New company pays your current employer to release you early
Use accumulated paid leave to reduce effective notice period
Work remotely during notice while onboarding at new job (risky)
Request paid leave for last few weeks if handover is complete
Leaving before notice period can be breach of employment contract
May lose pending variable pay, bonuses, or gratuity
Negative feedback during verification for future jobs
Rare, but companies can take legal action for critical roles
