My firm is going under - this is common knowledge, and everyone here knows it. My boss knows I know.
How do I tell him I am looking for another job? How do I ask him (realistically) how long I have before the end? I want to be polite and kind, as my boss is very nice, and I like him as a person. I don't want to cause any rudeness or drama, but I must look out for #1.
How do I bring this up? Do I ask for a letter of reference? How?
2007-09-05 04:25:50 · 9 answers · asked by HooliganGrrl 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Basically you just have to suck it up and ask.
I would sit down with him and say I was looking to further my career and have been looking into employment with other organizations. Would he be willing to serve as a reference? How long could I expect my current employment situation to be stable?
2007-09-05 04:32:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never been in a situation like this so I'm going to try and help. I wouldn't tell me boss unless I had a solid offer some where else that I was excited about taking. Then I'd give him a 30 day notice if I could and the other employer was willing to wait. I wouldn't do a letter of reference because I'm assuming it'd be just as effective as them doing a background check on me and checking out my previous employers. hope i helped.
2007-09-05 12:19:30 · answer #2 · answered by Rainey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just tell him that, while you have enjoyed your time there, you don't feel the potential for career growth is there. Politely tell him that you feel it's in your best interest to find another job, and let him know that you'd appreciate a letter of recommendation should the need arise.
2007-09-05 11:31:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the firm is going under, he knows you are looking for a job.
2007-09-05 11:32:16 · answer #4 · answered by Kabu 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
he is a nice boss and you sound like a nice employee, he will understand. Just do and ask what you think is reasonable.
2007-09-05 11:37:16 · answer #5 · answered by heya 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start looking NOW
it might take awhile to find a new job.
He is probably looking himself and will understand.
2007-09-05 11:32:06 · answer #6 · answered by Fuzzybutt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be polite and kind.
Post your resume on all the sites.
Do the best that you can at your job.
Make as many contacts as you can.
Bail as fast as you can.
2007-09-05 11:34:52 · answer #7 · answered by ManHere 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
what do you think he's doing?
go right ahead with your plans as if YOU just decided to leave the company..... its part of life, get ready to move on
All change is good!
good luck
2007-09-05 11:32:34 · answer #8 · answered by Froggie S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to tell him anything until you find another job.
2007-09-05 16:28:28 · answer #9 · answered by missmuffin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋