Looking for new jobs a courtesy
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I’m looking for a new job.
Is it good courtesy to inform my fellow co workers? I’ve obviously had to tell my boss because I have listed him as a reference. Do I need to tell anyone else who I work closely with?
I just think that randomly saying one day “I’ve handed in my notice” is a bit rude.
Are there any unwritten rules in place about informing the people I work closely with that I’m planning to leave or is it just personal preference as to whether I tell them or not?
My main concern is that I have recently undertaken some new responsibilities that one of my co workers doesn’t want anything to do with. On leaving, it is more than likely to fall to her to undertake it. She is not contractually obliged to do it, however it does generate a lot of extra income for the company and she will likely have her contract reviewed to include this extra workload.
The other point is that we don’t really get on. So if I did tell her, the time between me saying I’m looking for another job and actually getting one could be a long one spent with ever increasing arguments about the previously mentioned extra workload.
So my dilemma is, do I tell everyone and possibly turn the environment hostile or wait until I hand in my notice and just try and survive the month that is my notice period?
Is it good courtesy to inform my fellow co workers? I’ve obviously had to tell my boss because I have listed him as a reference. Do I need to tell anyone else who I work closely with?
I just think that randomly saying one day “I’ve handed in my notice” is a bit rude.
Are there any unwritten rules in place about informing the people I work closely with that I’m planning to leave or is it just personal preference as to whether I tell them or not?
My main concern is that I have recently undertaken some new responsibilities that one of my co workers doesn’t want anything to do with. On leaving, it is more than likely to fall to her to undertake it. She is not contractually obliged to do it, however it does generate a lot of extra income for the company and she will likely have her contract reviewed to include this extra workload.
The other point is that we don’t really get on. So if I did tell her, the time between me saying I’m looking for another job and actually getting one could be a long one spent with ever increasing arguments about the previously mentioned extra workload.
So my dilemma is, do I tell everyone and possibly turn the environment hostile or wait until I hand in my notice and just try and survive the month that is my notice period?
simple101 said:
I’m looking for a new job.
Is it good courtesy to inform my fellow co workers? I’ve obviously had to tell my boss because I have listed him as a reference. Do I need to tell anyone else who I work closely with?
I just think that randomly saying one day “I’ve handed in my notice” is a bit rude.
Are there any unwritten rules in place about informing the people I work closely with that I’m planning to leave or is it just personal preference as to whether I tell them or not?
My main concern is that I have recently undertaken some new responsibilities that one of my co workers doesn’t want anything to do with. On leaving, it is more than likely to fall to her to undertake it. She is not contractually obliged to do it, however it does generate a lot of extra income for the company and she will likely have her contract reviewed to include this extra workload.
The other point is that we don’t really get on. So if I did tell her, the time between me saying I’m looking for another job and actually getting one could be a long one spent with ever increasing arguments about the previously mentioned extra workload.
So my dilemma is, do I tell everyone and possibly turn the environment hostile or wait until I hand in my notice and just try and survive the month that is my notice period?
Think of colleagues who have told you in the past- guessing not many?Is it good courtesy to inform my fellow co workers? I’ve obviously had to tell my boss because I have listed him as a reference. Do I need to tell anyone else who I work closely with?
I just think that randomly saying one day “I’ve handed in my notice” is a bit rude.
Are there any unwritten rules in place about informing the people I work closely with that I’m planning to leave or is it just personal preference as to whether I tell them or not?
My main concern is that I have recently undertaken some new responsibilities that one of my co workers doesn’t want anything to do with. On leaving, it is more than likely to fall to her to undertake it. She is not contractually obliged to do it, however it does generate a lot of extra income for the company and she will likely have her contract reviewed to include this extra workload.
The other point is that we don’t really get on. So if I did tell her, the time between me saying I’m looking for another job and actually getting one could be a long one spent with ever increasing arguments about the previously mentioned extra workload.
So my dilemma is, do I tell everyone and possibly turn the environment hostile or wait until I hand in my notice and just try and survive the month that is my notice period?
Keep to yourself and close mates (ie people you will stay in touch with). Don't make it obvious to everyone as could take a while to find that new job.
Last thing your boss wants is you upsetting morale and anyone else considering their future because of you.
simple101 said:
The only reason I informed my Boss is because the new company wanted to aquire references prior to asking me to an interview.
Many on here including me would instantly say no refs without offer - as is standard practice.Who asked- company or a recuitment agency? if the latter run a mile. If the former the same
- do you want to work for a company who is arrogant enough to dictate such terms?amir_j said:
simple101 said:
The only reason I informed my Boss is because the new company wanted to aquire references prior to asking me to an interview.
Many on here including me would instantly say no refs without offer - as is standard practice.Who asked- company or a recuitment agency? if the latter run a mile. If the former the same
- do you want to work for a company who is arrogant enough to dictate such terms?Gassing Station | Jobs & Employment Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff