1. prospective position is permanent, unlike consulting position I have now.
2. I may loose support of my current boss in case it will not play out.
2007-02-22 14:26:55 · 2 answers · asked by curious 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
She will eventualy learn when you stop reporting to her anyway. So be up front and make her an ally. You don't know how she will react if you tell her, but you are certain to alienate her if you do it in silence.
2007-03-02 05:50:38 · answer #1 · answered by Blanca W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honesty is the best policy.
Be up front with her. Ask her for a few minutes of her time, and then tell her that you are looking for a position that is more permanent that your current position, and you have an opportunity to do just that. Tell her the position and the department. Tell her that you have learned a great deal from her, and that she has supported you greatly (basically kiss her butt here), and gave you the confidence to go for the position. Also tell her that you are informing her so that she doesn't learn about it "through the grape vine". Maybe ask her for a letter of recommendation or to put in a good word for you.
Any good boss knows that the success of their subordinates is a direct reflection on their abilities to manage. Your boss should be happy for you, if she is a good boss. Most will be happy for you and help you any way possible.
Good luck!
2007-02-22 22:36:44 · answer #2 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋