Telling workmates that I've resigned

[Jonboy_t]

Have managed to source a great job that is a 10 minute cycle from my house instead of a 1.5 hour each way drive. I handed my notice in on Thursday to my boss and indicated a planned leaving date of 16th October - my full, required, 4 week notice. The conversation I had was only about 2 or 3 minutes long, I gave my reasons, she said she was 'sad' (she isn't!!) but not surprised. Then her phone went, so we called it a day.

After the meeting, I spoke to a few colleagues who I also consider good friends and told them I was off and started to plan the obligatory piss up that is required in these circumstances. My boss came back into the office, had a chat with her number 2 and then she left for an extended weekend, having already booked Friday off.

I have now been told that she is under the impression that she told me to not tell anyone I was leaving?! It's complete news to me and, frankly, I can't see any reason why I shouldn't? She's back in on Monday and knows that I've told most of the people that matter to me and is less than pleased.

I don't directly manage anyone so no one is left in the lurch, I have had a succession plan in place since I knew I was looking around, the people I work with kind of knew already and she categorically said nothing about keeping schtum. I now feel like a bit of a dick as I don't want to upset anyone, especially the person writing my reference, but I don't know if I need to go in on Monday ready and on the defensive, or to turn up and have a quiet word with her to apologise!

[Jonboy_t]

Turn7 said:

You are leaving the job -why worry who you upset ?

You're right, but she's still my boss for another 4 weeks and has the capability (and personality!) to make my life a misery until then!! I'd prefer to go with fond memories wherever possible too.