I Hate Applying For Jobs
I hate that we have to list managers information. I don't want them to know I want to leave until I have 2 weeks left😖
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blessedJess · 26-30, F
I know this pain, when I wanted to leave a job I hated I applied for the shop right next door not knowing that the shop managers spoke to each other. Next day I come in and my manager is asking me why I want to leave etc. Best case is to put your place Of works name down and your reference as “available upon request”?
iamnikki · 31-35, F
@blessedJess yikes. How'd that go?
blessedJess · 26-30, F
iamnikki · 31-35, F
@blessedJess oh man, sounds like my manager. She know no one likes her.
HoraceGreenley · 56-60, M
HoraceGreenley · 56-60, M
@iamnikki that's OK. That can help!
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JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M
@iamnikki it's a very common practice. You shouldn't worry too much about it.
You should be confident about your reasons for looking for a new opportunity. Do NOT bash your current employer. Be confident to describe the reasons you appreciate your current job, but it's not quite the right fit.
If they ASK you why you would prefer they not contact your current employer, it's that you do not want to disrupt the work of your current colleagues. You would rather the notification of your intent to leave be on your terms.
You're not hiding anything. Your new employer, if they are actually worthy of you, should respect this. If they don't, it might not be a place you wish to work.
You should be confident about your reasons for looking for a new opportunity. Do NOT bash your current employer. Be confident to describe the reasons you appreciate your current job, but it's not quite the right fit.
If they ASK you why you would prefer they not contact your current employer, it's that you do not want to disrupt the work of your current colleagues. You would rather the notification of your intent to leave be on your terms.
You're not hiding anything. Your new employer, if they are actually worthy of you, should respect this. If they don't, it might not be a place you wish to work.
MrBrownstone · 46-50, M
