I've been working at my job for nearly a year. I've enjoyed it and the people are nice but is data entry, very boring and I think it's time to look for something exciting. I am going to try for a promotion (which obvious I'll let my line manager know about). but do I need to let her know I'm looking for outside work? Was only really thinking of telling her if I got to interview stage (as i think she'd give me a good reference). what would you advise?
2006-09-27 22:56:32 · 16 answers · asked by Little minx 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I wouldn't say that you are looking elsewhere until you really have to - you don't want to risk putting her back up for no reason. She may get upset that you are looking elsewhere, and this could affect your chances of a promotion.
2006-09-27 22:58:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, tell her you're applying for a promotion and no, don't tell her you are also making applications outside the company. If you need to go for an interview, let that go for a vacation day if you can. It's best not to tell her you are thinking of leaving until you have the offer and have accepted it. Then simply inform her by letter of resignation, but fold the letter and put it in her hand. Say, "I'm sorry, but that's my letter of resignation. No reflection on you, but I got a better offer, and I'm sure you will wish me good luck." It won't come as a surprise, perhaps, if she's been contacted for a reference. But a lot of times they don't even ask the manager, just the personnel office.
2006-09-28 06:07:39 · answer #2 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI,
I wouldn't mention it too be honest as it may affect your chances of promotion, as she may have the impression that you WANT to leave the company.
I basically do data entry as well. The jobs is very boring, but the people are wicked. Thats what keeps me here! But I have left and came back rwice, due to travellin.
Go for the promotion and if its not for you, look elsewhere (without telling anyone) and leave once you have found a replacement career, being patient is also the key.
But I wish the very best of luck
2006-09-28 06:18:47 · answer #3 · answered by Jess H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would speak honestly with your boss, and just let her know that if there is anything coming up, ie. a promotion , you would be interested. Also say if there is anything els you could do to enhance your chances of moving forward. This way you are showing her that you are using your initiative. if nothing comes of that, tehn star t looking for another job, but be patient, as the last thing you want to do id to get another job where you are in the same position again. Good luck
2006-09-29 05:01:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe say that you are casually looking at some other things but say that you would love to stay in the company if possible but that you are ambitious and realistically dont see yourself staying in this job for ever. Best outcome she will give you the chance of promotion, if not then you know that you'll need to look elsewhere...
2006-09-28 05:59:17 · answer #5 · answered by LJ2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope I wouldnt mention the fact that you're looking outside your company - with regards to the promotion - you could phrase it like "you feel you've reached your full potential in the line you are in and now feel that you would like to try something more challenging to apply yourself to and what would she think your chances of promotion are"
By phrasing it that way - you're kinda letting her know that you're bored and that leaving the company COULD be an option - but you havent actually said it - any good manager will read inside the lines of what youve said then.
Best of luck whatever you decided to do xx
2006-09-28 06:06:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a great idea to tell her, however if you are looking within the same industry chances are she would know about it. I applied for a job with a rival company and my MD knew I had got it before I did! Beware of networking too much and who you tell of your ambitions, there will always be somebody waiting to stitch you up no matter how well liked you are. Good luck anyway!
2006-09-28 06:03:07 · answer #7 · answered by Robakai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi boss, i've been here awhile and this data entry is getting a tad dull, could you let me know if anything else comes up? if not i might have to start looking externally, but i'd give you plenty of notice if i start to think about it more seriously....
2006-09-28 06:01:06 · answer #8 · answered by only1doug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it would hurt. If it comes up casually, do so. It isn't important enough to schedule a meeting about that subject only. In data entry or other such positions, it is common to have a high turn over. They expect it.
2006-09-28 06:01:40 · answer #9 · answered by Munster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a tough decision to make.
On one hand, it could be to your advantage that your employer knows that you're looking elsewhere. If they value you, they're more likely to give you the promotion to keep you on board.
On the other hand, they could take it as you not being loyal to them and be happy for you to go.
Just make it clear to them that you're looking for a more challenging and rewarding job, and that you hope that you can carry on with them as you enjoy working there, but your priority is to your own career development.
2006-09-28 06:04:55 · answer #10 · answered by le_coupe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋