<prompt> Human: Hey guys,Quick run down. I took a job as a project manager at this very small 30 people family owned company that promised that I would be trained to move onto engineering, promised that Id get SolidWorks to practice on so I can be prepared for the plans that we agreed upon during the interviews. However, weeks after employment, I turned out they changed their mind, and wanted me to stay in this position because it is hard to fill. Ok, whatever, Ill try to make the best of it.However, about two months later, I was offered a job and paid schooling to finish my engineering degree by an employer I have spoken to first. Their pay is better, theyre more organized, they are offering to pay for my schooling, what else could I ask for? However, I have already made plans to go on my 1 Year Anniversary trip with my wife come the end of August, right after my 3 month probation at my current company so I could get vacation hours. So, this new company said, no thats fine. Can you start beginning of September? I agreed and said that I would talk to the owner of my current employer when I get back and tell him the situation; I want and NEED to follow my dream. So, heres the issue. The reason its so hard for them to keep someone in the Manager position Im currently holding is because this company is so incredibly toxic, so incredibly infested with a sabotage your coworker mentality, that its like a cartoon. Today, it came to show exactly how awful it is being and I simply cant stand it anymore.My question is, is should I put my two weeks in now, so that I can leave on good terms after my vacation or would that put me at risk of them letting me go earlier? If they override my two-weeks, is that considered being fired? Is there any sort of protection against that? Because I worry that this would look like that I used this company for vacation which is NOT the case. Or, should I suck it up, wait until after vacation August 28 and say Look, Friday is my last day. and tell them that I want to follow my dreams.Im in a bind, Im emotionally sick, and this place is sucking my happiness right out of me.Thanks guys.PS: I cant afford to be un-employed with no income for even a week. So Im trying to play my cards right.Edit: I apologize for the hurried post and rushed and unclear facts. I am not living paycheck to paycheck. I have savings to dip into if they ent me go before my two weeks, but with my wifes surprise car repairs, weve been set behind a bit in our budget and bills and trying to avoid anymore dipping where possible  <response>: Why do you need to leave on good terms with a toxic employer? If the deal is solidified with your new employer and you have an agreed upon start date, then put it your notice when you get back from vacation. 