I'm just curious where the "7 weeks" statement came from.
Most are already practicing 2 or 3 months notice period; which is obviously more than "7 weeks" if my maths doesn't fail me.

Let's put it simple and plan.
You've signed the employment contract with the company.
No matter what salary you earn, you're in actual fact bounded by the contract you've signed.
So if you're offer letter says 6 months notice period and previously you've read and acknowledge it; than sorry, don't think anyone can help you.

The only real way is to convince your boss to let you off earlier. That's the only possible way I see, provided that your boss agrees. If he doesn't than good luck.

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Added on June 21, 2009, 11:15 pmOh forgot, another way is to get the new company to pay off your notice period.

This post has been edited by b00n: Jun 21 2009, 11:15 PM