Timeline for What is the etiquette around discussing interview for new positions with my current coworkers?
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| Aug 16, 2012 at 13:36 | comment | added | IDrinkandIKnowThings | @SamuelNeff - I said NOT to talk about the interviews or any specifics. I agree it is better to let them know you are looking to advance in your career. And I said that your manager is the perfect place to start your search for your next position. I am not sure why you think we disagree. | |
| Aug 16, 2012 at 4:15 | comment | added | Samuel Neff | @Chad, I disagree. Telling your boss you're interviewing elsewhere is an insult to your boss and your company. On the contrary you can tell them you think you're ready to advance within the company and ask about advancement opportunities, which gets pretty much the same message across but is more positive. If you're asking about advancement, chances are you're also looking for outside advancement opportunities, but you're not being so in-your-face about it. | |
| May 4, 2012 at 17:02 | comment | added | IDrinkandIKnowThings | @Ramhound It means that he is looking to advance his career. His manager is the perfect place to start that search. If you are in a low skill position you might have some risk of that but generally the expense of training a replacement and the potential for additional expenses precludes replacing you before there is an imminent need. I am not saying there is no risk but if I have a good relationship with my manager, I find the benefits outweigh the risks. | |
| May 4, 2012 at 15:39 | comment | added | Donald | @Chad - if he lets his boss know he is looking for a new position, it means he is unhappy with his current positon, which means he is likely to leave if the chance to leave is presented. I entirely disagree with you saying its not a bad thing. At the very least they will start looking for a possible replacement, and might replace him, before he finds a new position. | |
| May 3, 2012 at 2:19 | vote | accept | FrustratedWithFormsDesigner | ||
| May 2, 2012 at 21:52 | comment | added | IDrinkandIKnowThings | I think that letting your boss know you are looking is not necessarily a bad thing. Though I was stay away from specifics or bragging(or talking which can sound like bragging to some) about having interviews. It can create an unpleasant work environment. | |
| May 2, 2012 at 10:58 | history | answered | ChrisF | CC BY-SA 3.0 |