<prompt> Human: I am currently in a job I enjoy for a medium-sized company. I am looking at making a move to a slightly better position at a larger company. The move makes logical sense as its better pay and will allow me to expand my skill set in my field. However, I have yet to receive a written offer from my new employer. We verbally agreed to everything on Wednesday, and I have been waiting for a written offer ever since. Ive already discussed the situation with my current employer, but do not want to formally put my notice in here; until I have the offer confirmed in writing from the new employer. Apparently the new company is waiting on HR to finalise things, and HR was closed Friday and today Monday. They hope to get me the written offer tomorrow.Do I put in my written notice today with a start date at my new employer of May 1st? I understand, at this point, its just under 2 weeks written notice now Do I hold off putting anything in writing until I get the finalised offer from my new employer, and my start date at the new company can be 2 weeks from whenever that happens? Is this all moot, because at this point Ive discussed everything verbally with all involved?  <response>: Personally, I wouldnt put in my notice until I have a signed contract in hand. 