notice period protocol

[fin racer]

Having never been in this situation before ( for various reasons) I am turning to the PH masses for advice.

I am 3 weeks off my last day, having tendered my resignation and given a leave date.
My manager has largely given me no indication of what he wants, so obviously off my own bat I have been detailing various work processes that I undertake, the sizeable number of contacts I have built up etc etc.
Having given my final working date, he is trying to have me work an extra day (reason was not apparent but I found out subsequently that he is on annual leave that week, so obviously covering himself).
While I am happy to remain flexible for the remainder of my tenure, should I be flexible on my final leave date?
Leaving on good terms and keen for that to remain so, but like I say, working a notice period is an alien situation for me, so any advice will be appreciated.

[kiethton]

It depends on your working relationship and whether you have the opportunity/need for time off between roles?

I personally have worked very well with all my past employers and if they asked me (respectfully) to stay another day and if i had nothing else planned i would oblige.

[fin racer]

kiethton said:

It depends on your working relationship and whether you have the opportunity/need for time off between roles?

I personally have worked very well with all my past employers and if they asked me (respectfully) to stay another day and if i had nothing else planned i would oblige.

Working relationship is good, I have no need really for a gap between jobs.
I have lost a weeks holiday in July but hey ho.
Jumping from one industry to another, and changing job roles as well.

[rog007]

If they're not abusing your loyalty and an extra day has no impact on you, then do the honourable thing and help them out is what I would do. You never know when that good deed may be remembered. Good luck!

[Terminator X]

Why are you doing so much to help them out? Do the bare minimum imho. Your last day is your last day, why does it matter to you if your manager happens to be away?

TX.

[fin racer]

rog007 said:

If they're not abusing your loyalty and an extra day has no impact on you, then do the honourable thing and help them out is what I would do. You never know when that good deed may be remembered. Good luck!

I suspect this is what I shall do. I may owe them days from my annual leave which I think they may waive.
Truth be told I cannot wait to run out the door, but my manager has always been pretty fair with me in terms of leave, time off at short notice etc. He took minimal interest in my role but then again I was doing the job long before he arrived. Thanks

Terminator X said:

Why are you doing so much to help them out? Do the bare minimum imho. Your last day is your last day, why does it matter to you if your manager happens to be away?
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I had grand visions of doing the absolute minimum, paying back all the all the crap office politics that I have had to endure over the past 7 years. In reality, if things do not work out so I may be knocking on their door although this would be an absolute last resort.
It doesn't matter to me, but clearly it matters to him. I think the sensible thing is to suck it up for one more day.