How do I break the news to my employer of ten years that I am looking for a new job?
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I would use your former co-worker as a reference, and try to be creative in finding other references (any former supervisors that now work for another company? a current coworker that you can trust?) I never expect to be able to check a reference with a candidate's current supervisor, but I expect the candidate to put forth a good effort in finding some alternatives.
I would ask them for a reference. That would let them know you are looking and also make sure they are comfortable with giving you a reference
My advice is not to tell them until you have another job and give the two weeks notice. That is all that most jobs require. Actually, I am going through this right now and I gave about a months notice but I had the job first. If you tell them you are looking, it may make them decide to let you go first if they were to downsize or something because they know that you are already looking. It is hard to quit a job that you have worked for a long time because you make some good friends but still, I would do the notice AFTER you get another job.
Well Mary, if you have good communication with your boss and he/she is understanding I would say let him/her know that you are looking. However not all company view this in good light. So weight this carefully.
I would explain the reason for looking. But if you decide to go and have announced it you should not stop. I have seen people say they are leaving then the company offers then some incentive but in a year they are gone pushed out by the company, it is better you keep your word when saying I am leaving.
Hope this helps.
What was or is your job?
Speaking from experience, when I've let an employer know that I'm looking for another job, I've been let go before I actually have located a job...which results in a period of time with no income. My advice would be to secure a job, and then once you have on, give a months notice or so to help train someone to replace you. Also...what happens if you dont' find a new job? You'll have told them you're looking and it may be months, or even years, before you actually find one!
Ten years and they have made you feel this way? Believe me, at least one person above you knows exactly what is going on and should not be surprised by these inquiries.
Since most companies do not even consider references until after they have met you, ask them to call only the others until the second interview. How they handle this request will give you an idea of what it would be like to work there. Good Luck.
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