When should I put my 2 weeks in?

This is a noob question but I'm leaving my first job out of college as I received 2 verbal offers today, and want to prepare when best to give my 2 weeks. Is it after I accept the written offer or after I complete some kind of onboarding (drug screen, background check, etc). When can I feel safe? I don't want to quit my job then something happen during the onboarding process and get screwed. 

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Judging from your post you know the answer. After you sign the written offer + background/drug checks clear.

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If you want to lean the safer route, waiting is fine, though it might cut into the notice period if there’s a predetermined start date (I ended up giving my prior firm just over a week’s notice). If timeline is not a problem and there’s no set start date yet, then definitely do whatever makes you feel comfortable.

My move prior to that, I gave notice after signing the written offer. If there’s nothing to worry about background check wise, should be good to go if it’s a decent firm.

 

Want to bump this up for more input. There is no drug screening and not really worried about anything from the background check. I estimated a few start/end dates on prior jobs but don't think that will get me dinged here. 

I don't really feel like waiting for the background screen to clear. Should I put my 2 weeks in or is it really best to play it safe (from reading older threads seems like a lot of people are sketched and have heard of bad experiences). 

 

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