3 months notice - normal?

[Spacecadet]

There are reasons for firms to still want to use desktops.

If they have had people complain of backache or whatever from working then it's easier for them to say they do and actually comply with Health and Safety (Display Screen) regulations.

I've worked in places where you had to have a laptop AND a desktop.

Surely a laptop + docking station would be simpler and cheaper?

Anyway some places will still have to use desktops to stop valuable data walking out the door and being left in the pub/train/supermarket carpark

[SueEllen]

Surely a laptop + docking station would be simpler and cheaper?

The reasoning behind having both is so that we had no excuse not to be able to work from home or anywhere. (They forgot the fact that I decide when I answer my mobile phone)

The desktops meant we didn't have to lug laptops in on public transport plus they were easier to upgrade so ended up having more RAM.

Anyway some places will still have to use desktops to stop valuable data walking out the door and being left in the pub/train/supermarket carpark

They also have the advantage that your employees aren't likely to break them rendering the entire thing useless.

[Wanderer]

I received an offer for a permie roll. Salary is quite good. However, the contract says 3-months notice period in case of termination (on either side).

Most higher end jobs have this. Last permie job I had this was generally negotiated down to 1 month at leaving time.

If you want to leave then quietly start organising your handover and skills sharing a few months before and then when it comes time to give notice, you have a strong case for 1 month notice. Failing that, join the Union and get the rep to advise you.

Can work in your favour though, I got made redundant with 3 months notice which was good for me at the time.