Notice period

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What it really means

How much warning you or your employer must give before ending the job — often one week during probation, then a month or more. You are usually expected to keep working through it. Check the figure in your contract.

Chinese explanation

通知期：你或雇主结束雇佣关系前须提前告知的时长——试用期常为一周，之后一个月或更长。期间一般仍须照常工作。具体天数看你的合同。

Example conversation

A: I've got another job — when can I start? B: Depends on your notice period; a month is common for office roles.

A：我找到新工作了——什么时候能入职？ B：看你的通知期；办公室岗位一个月很常见。

What you could say back

“What notice period does my contract say?”

Related phrases

Handing in your notice Garden leave Contract of employment

Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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