I work for a very small company and have started looking for a job. My boss once asked me to let her know if I do start looking around so she won't be blindsided. It may take a while to train a replacement.
Should I do it?
2007-03-13 04:47:20 · 16 answers · asked by karrie 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If you want a good reference you may want to tell your boss. Depends on how long you have been there, if you have been there a while and your boss seems like he/she will stand behind you it is probably best to give notice. Sometimes when you do give notice your boss will give you a substantial raise and get you to stay. The final decision is yours of course, it really depends on if you trust your boss.
2007-03-13 04:58:19 · answer #1 · answered by Rhonda B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are using your current job as a reference, you really don't have an option, as future employers will be calling. If it looks like you're going to get hired, you need to let your prospective employer that you need two weeks before you can start so you can give proper notice. Believe me, they will respect your request if they are reputable because they would want the same courtesy to be extended to them.
If the lady for whom you work is the type of person who wouldn't be upset by you looking for another job, tell her. Training a new employee does take time and it becomes difficult on every employee in a small business if a new employee has to start without any formal training at all. You may want to tell your boss that you are aware of a job that will afford you the opportunity for future advancement in your life, and that you are considering applying. If she is the type of person who might replace you immediately, whether or not you even stand a chance about being employed at a new job, then use your best judgment. Good luck to you! Annie
2007-03-13 11:58:56 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't say anything until you have a firm offer. Then, if you want, you can offer (for example) a 4-6 week notice (if your new employer is OK with this).
It's a nice thing to let your boss know as early as possible. However, once you do, you put yourself in a risky position.
2007-03-13 11:55:59 · answer #3 · answered by Jay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You shouldn't until you have another job lined up. Especially if you are in the private sector in an 'at will' state-that means they can hire and fire 'at will' and you can also quite 'at will'. If they know you are looking, they might line someone up as your replacement before you are ready to leave and then you will be without a job. Two week's notice is fine.
2007-03-13 11:55:38 · answer #4 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should tell your boss, 'cause that enable her to fill the vacancy timely after your leaving or else it will be bad for her business. If she told you to do so, she really need time to prepare. Make sure that you still work properly while looking for a new job...
2007-03-13 11:59:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't tell your boss until your sure of the new job. But if you have any respect for her give her a bit of notice before disappearing.
2007-03-13 11:52:12 · answer #6 · answered by Sonderval 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this case, I'd be inclined to do it.
Being a small co, leaving would put them
in a bind,
In some cases, how much do you trust your boss. In some cases, he will understand and may actually willing to help you. In other cases, you might get "well, if you don't like it here, goodbye!"
Think first.
2007-03-13 11:52:34 · answer #7 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the better question to ask yourself is "why SHOULDN'T you tell them?"
I think as your employer, they have a right to know and it would only be fair of you to inform them. Your boss sounds to be fair, so I don't think you really have to worry about her reaction being negative. Even if you KNEW she would take it negatively, it would be selfish of you not to tell her. You have to do what is right, regardless of how others treat you or how they react to you. That is what character is.
2007-03-13 12:01:13 · answer #8 · answered by Mr_Masks99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, tell your boss you are looking, It is the right thing to do.
If they really like you, they will try to find a way to make you happy and keep you.
But either way, they will appreciate the gesture and give you a reference
2007-03-13 12:09:39 · answer #9 · answered by bob shark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should let them know maybe they can give you a raise since it will take awhile to train u never know about employers or just give them the respect so they can start to train someone it doesnt mean anything
2007-03-13 11:51:41 · answer #10 · answered by sandy s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋