Exit Plans - Do you say where you’re going?

Exited in December and I put in the basic two weeks courtesy. I didn't plan on outright telling people where I was going, but they asked so I told them. People will probably ask you too and there's no harm in telling them. Maybe you can do deals together or something.

Remember though that if you signed an at-will contract, you essentially don't owe them anything. You could do a week's or even day of notice if you wanted (not recommended).

2weeks is standard. Many employers walk you out the door and don’t even want you doing 2 weeks of Nothing.

Two weeks is standard. Never tell where you are going unless you trust the person not to say anything. People can get vindictive unfortunately and pick up the phone and call your future employer to talk poorly about you. 

I'd say two weeks, but if you're in brokerage probably the day of. Take a week to get organized and take what information you want from deals you worked on. You should already have everything packed and have everything you want to keep on your personal email with all your accounts logged out of (subscriptions, etc) when you go to your boss.

And don't tell them where you're going until you start at the next job, I don't agree with people here saying to tell if asked. You're about to leave to potentially go to a competitor, etc don't ruin your chance because you wanted to tell them now.

I say be prepared if they walk you out the door, but do 2 weeks minimum. Once you get older, you may be forced to give more notice because your carry/deferred awards require it (mine require 60 days notice, but they usually walk you and pay you for the 2 months as "garden leave").

Two weeks notice but expect the potential to be walked out same day. 

At least two weeks as a courtesy, but depending on your relationship, could be longer so you can help hire and train your replacement. That helps maintain relationships with your former employer, which could be helpful somewhere down the line.