Yesterday I found out the my boss is looking to hire someone else for my position and fire me. I confronted him about it and he said that he was "not sure yet". I told him that I would stay until they found someone else provided they give me a good reference. He told me that by a general rule they do not do references. Now...I know what you are thinking man you probably did something bad to get let go like this.. but the thing is I didnt. I show up for work do what I am supposed to do and go home. He says its "just not working out" Now I resentfully sit at my desk scowling at anyone who walks past. I am in charge of a big project that rolls out TOMORROW. Do I just leave and spend my time finding another job. Or do I sit here in misery until they fire me?
2007-10-10 03:52:54 · 7 answers · asked by Nikki V 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Oh. I forgot to tell you all that I work for the owner of the company. Its pretty small and there is not much room to move around to different departments. Actually there is NO room to move.
2007-10-10 04:55:06 · update #1
I think that you should use decorum and professionalism to get through this. What your employer is doing is horrible, but the fact of the matter is -- employers do this type of thing all the time.
You could quit on the spot and walk away with your middle finger in the air, but where will that leave you. You'll feel good for the moment -- maybe even for the next couple of hours. Until realisation sets in -- you're not eligible for unemployment (you voluntarily resigned) -- you left your co-workers with a not so stellar impression of you (you can't count on any of them for a reference).
I've been laid off recently, so I know that in times like this emotions run high. But it would behoove you to clear your head and put the situation in perspective -- clean up your resume and cover letter -- start securing references -- being seeking employment.
I wish you the best of luck.
2007-10-10 04:14:30 · answer #1 · answered by Mimi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a perfect situation staying until you are replaced would be nice for the company, but, then again they don't want you. And productive time finding something else in the job market is escaping. References, I do believe if you list the job (per resume) and it's reference, then the correct department has to give you a reference. No company really wants to spend the time doing references. They have work to do. I do think the comment about "when the job is completed you are no longer needed" has merit. Some good suggestions there.
2007-10-10 11:17:47 · answer #2 · answered by Toffy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sad fact is that many businesses use people until they have no more need of them. You may have done a fine job with the big project that rolls out tomorrow. Now that the project is to that point, your employer may no longer need you, and will let you go to save costs.
In my personal experience, I've never burnt a bridge when leaving. It pays in the long run to always leave on good terms. You never know how that will pay dividends in the future. You want your boss and all the co-workers to say good things about you after you are gone. You want to be remembered as a "class act".
Don't be miserable. Change presents opportunity. View it in that light, and you'll do just fine.
I wish you well.
2007-10-10 10:59:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would leave only when you find another job. And when you find it offer to start that next day even if you're still at your other job. Just tell your current boss that you're through consider this your two weeks notice effective two weeks ago. It's not a good idea to do that if you plan to stay in contact with an employer or if you want them as a reference but it seems they won't do that so it won't hurt in this case.
2007-10-10 11:02:30 · answer #4 · answered by kiki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably being tested & don't know it he wants to know how strong you are in some situations... you have confronted him he responed don't know yet.. hint- Do the best you can do at your job let him know that even though he was an *** for looking for someone to put in your position you have the dignity to continue work as nothing was ever mentioned... but still look for another job just in case without them knowing you are...
2007-10-10 11:19:22 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Ladybug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While you sit at your desk, find you another job. Then quit.
2007-10-10 11:02:10 · answer #6 · answered by Sam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't leave until you find another job....
2007-10-10 10:56:31 · answer #7 · answered by Yellow Dango 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋