I have had about 3 interviews last week and am looking to find another job that pays more with a bit more responsibility. The thing is though I feel guilty or like I am inconveniencing my boss (although I am using my accrued leave) for taking an hour or two off for the interviewing process with out him knowing. I want to let my boss know what my intentions are but I am afraid that if I don't get the other job(s) and I let him know I am looking I may not have a job at all. How do I balance this and what would you alls advice be. He knows I want to move up in the company and he's really slow to start working on it as he has said to me that hey do want to promote me and place me in another department but I am getting weary! Help, what do I do?
2006-11-13 02:23:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I think it would be a mistake to tell your boss that you’re looking for a different job. You really have no obligation to tell anyone until you submit your official resignation. Your boss may be nice and you feel guilty for looking for a new job; but, when it comes right down to it, your boss’s priority is covering his butt. You tell him now that you’re looking to leave, he may very well think that he will give you plenty of time to look for a new job and figure out a way to fire you so he can get someone else hired and trained ASAP. Besides, people change jobs all the time. It’s not like he will be totally shocked.
Look at it this way: What would you think if the boss came to you and said “look, we’re planning to lay you off some time in the near future. I’ll let you know when we figure out when.”
But at the same time, you do have an ethical obligation to give the boss at least two weeks notice, more if your work is highly specialized and/or technical. Negotiate enough time before your start date with your new employer. Don’t burn your bridges. You may want to leave the door open to return if the new job doesn’t workout.
2006-11-13 03:17:14 · answer #1 · answered by Celt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really can't say if you should tell or not. It all comes down to how your boss is. If he is a well reflected person, and you get along fine, then he might appreciate you being open about looking for another job. It might pay off, because then you might get your promotion.
Anyway, it is important to do a great job, since you still have a job, because then that can't be an excuse to fire you.
I guess, as long as you do your job, you'll be fine.
My English isn't the very best, but hopefully you'll be able to make some sense out of it...
2006-11-13 10:34:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to be out of a job tell your employer that you have been to three interviews and are looking for another job. He will find a way to terminate you. I would advise you to not say anything until you have secured that other job. Then tell him, as are obligated to give him at least two weeks notice. Don't feel guilty. If you don't look out for yourself who will? Your boss?
2006-11-13 14:57:37 · answer #3 · answered by dwtg5425 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In your case he should know unless you think he will go ballistic on you. He may offer you more pay and responsibility to stay. If he sees you getting tired of the wait it may force him to act.
You will also find out if he is serious or just yanking your chain to get you to stick around longer. Many employers will give you lip service about promotions just to keep you around.
As for your feelings. Why do you feel guilty about making a better life for yourself? Particularly an honest better life? If your boss doesn't give you what you need find one that will.
2006-11-13 10:37:19 · answer #4 · answered by my_iq_135 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking for another job, then that's your business. Don't tell your boss until you have something in the bag.
But also, don't use your employer's resources to look for another job. That could be counted as theft. So don't use a work phone to ring an agency or your work computer to look at job sites. That would be wrong.
2006-11-13 10:36:17 · answer #5 · answered by CarolineMary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never tell your employer you are thinking of leaving. Your employer certainly wouldn't tell you they planned to lay you off, now would they? This is information the employer does not need and it could work against you in the event you actually don't leave. Do give your employer 2 weeks notice if you find a new job. A structured departure is all you owe your employer.
2006-11-13 10:27:58 · answer #6 · answered by execglenn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it could be a disaster!
2006-11-13 10:32:01 · answer #7 · answered by Sami V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont tell him! keep looking!
2006-11-13 10:26:33 · answer #8 · answered by irishlas 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋