I can’t believe I’m asking this question but based on recent experiences more than a few “professionals” must answer YES!

Things aren’t going especially well for the young salesperson and they are on the dreaded PIP (Performance Improvement Plan). Convinced their termination is inevitable they resign via an email to “pursue other opportunities” and give ZERO days notice! I can only guess they expect prospective employers won’t check references. Topic for another day – when did references go out of style?

How about the company that hired my client’s now former controller. They extend an offer contingent on a start date that requires the person to give less than even the minimum two weeks notice. Shouldn’t the individual ask “do I really want to work for someone who asks me to act in an unprofessional manner?” Shouldn’t any company question the professionalism (and in this case backbone) of an individual willing to provide a current employer less than the minimum two weeks notice?