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Tell boss I'm interviewing?
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:24 pm
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:24 pm
It's possible I will be getting another job soon and I'm not sure if I should tell the boss that I've been interviewing or not. My sources tell me I'm almost a lock for the position.
I've been at my current place of employment for 5 years and I've heard from coworkers who've been here much longer than I have that he doesn't like at all to lose someone and not even see it coming beforehand. Apparently he doesn't make for a positive reference if he's taken by surprise.
Should I let him know, and risk ruining my standing with him should I not get the offer or just keep to myself unless I do get the offer and accept it?
I've been at my current place of employment for 5 years and I've heard from coworkers who've been here much longer than I have that he doesn't like at all to lose someone and not even see it coming beforehand. Apparently he doesn't make for a positive reference if he's taken by surprise.
Should I let him know, and risk ruining my standing with him should I not get the offer or just keep to myself unless I do get the offer and accept it?
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Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:26 pm to TDsngumbo
No
Do not tell
Never
Do not tell
Never
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:26 pm to TDsngumbo
Look out for yourself. I would never tell the company I work for that I am out interviewing.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:26 pm to TDsngumbo
Let him know once you're a finalist for the position and he'll be contacted as a reference. Not anytime before this.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:26 pm to TDsngumbo
Why the hell would you tell him?
You tell them when you've ACCEPTED another job and are leaving.
You tell them when you've ACCEPTED another job and are leaving.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:26 pm to TDsngumbo
Keep your mouth shut.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:26 pm to TDsngumbo
frick no
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:29 pm to TDsngumbo
quote:
Should I let him know, and risk ruining my standing with him should I not get the offer or just keep to myself unless I do get the offer and accept it?
tell him when you give your notice, don't know why an employer would be butthurt over you trying to improve your position, he has the opportunity to beat your new offer, is he willing to guarantee you lifelong security?
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:29 pm to TDsngumbo
If you have to ask you probably aren't close enough to tell him. That being said, I would make sure you give them plenty of time to find a replacement. Tell the new job you can't leave the old one hanging and need to give them the option of keeping you for 4-6 weeks so they can find and train a replacement, they will respect you for it and you won't burn bridges at your current job. Odds are they won't need you that long but its the right thing to do after 5 years.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:30 pm to TDsngumbo
I am in the same boat
About to do a 3rd interview in a few days
Haven't said shite
About to do a 3rd interview in a few days
Haven't said shite
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:30 pm to TDsngumbo
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:30 pm to TDsngumbo
It all depends to an extent on the situation.
But, no, as a rule of thumb I would not alert my boss I am looking to leave and interviewing because sometimes when that seed is planted you're finished.
But, no, as a rule of thumb I would not alert my boss I am looking to leave and interviewing because sometimes when that seed is planted you're finished.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:31 pm to TDsngumbo
No, an interview is not a job offer.
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Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:32 pm to TDsngumbo
So this board is just for people to figure out how to approach simple situations in life now right?
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:34 pm to TDsngumbo
You think they would tell you that they are interviewing your replacement?
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:39 pm to TDsngumbo
quote:
It's possible I will be getting another job soon and I'm not sure if I should tell the boss that I've been interviewing or not. My sources tell me I'm almost a lock for the position. I've been at my current place of employment for 5 years and I've heard from coworkers who've been here much longer than I have that he doesn't like at all to lose someone and not even see it coming beforehand. Apparently he doesn't make for a positive reference if he's taken by surprise. Should I let him know, and risk ruining my standing with him should I not get the offer or just keep to myself unless I do get the offer and accept it?
No. Do not tell him until you've secured another job offer. He can either match it or tell you to frick off, but he isn't entitled to know that you're shopping. It used to be two weeks notice. What is it with all of these bosses thinking they should know as soon as you even start thinking of future possibilities?
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:42 pm to TDsngumbo
Not only do you not tell your boss, you don't tell ANYONE else at work either.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:43 pm to TDsngumbo
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Apparently he doesn't make for a positive reference if he's taken by surprise.
So he just verifies your employment?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought there were legal restrictions on references. A previous employer can't talk badly about you.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:44 pm to TDsngumbo
Based on the information provided, you should not say anything to your boss.........you have nothing to gain by doing so. What if you tell him your intentions but DON'T GET the new job? More than likely it will be held against you when future raises and promotions are in play.
Also, what reason(s) are you looking for a new job....more money, location, career change?
Also, what reason(s) are you looking for a new job....more money, location, career change?
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:46 pm to TDsngumbo
What kind of notice does your employer give you?
If you are offered the new job, give your boss an opportunity to beat the new offer, If you so desire. Otherwise, two or three weeks notice is all you are required to give.
Do you have any vacation time accrued? You might want to use some.
If you are offered the new job, give your boss an opportunity to beat the new offer, If you so desire. Otherwise, two or three weeks notice is all you are required to give.
Do you have any vacation time accrued? You might want to use some.
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