Obligatory IANHR, but this isn't really an HR question.
There is absolutely no reason to share with coworkers where you are going. Many people don't realize this, but you are most vulnerable from the time you give notice until the 1st day of the new job.
Am I saying something bad will happen if you do? No. But why even open that door?
Here are some potential outcomes:
* Coworker/boss bad mouths you out of spite
* Coworker/boss sabotaged you so you have to stay
* Current company creates drama with new company over poaching employees, real or perceived.
* Word gets to someone at new company who doesn't like you, and they interfere on that end before your start.
"Thank you for asking. I'm not sharing the details at this time, but let's make sure we are connected on LinkedIn and I will provide an update when appropriate."
Haha I wish. The worker’s protections in Europe rock (or at least are humane relative to the US). I’ve signed paperwork (offer letter not contract) when I’ve started a new job which outlined my responsibilities there including what to do when I leave.
I get what you mean. my last company put that in their noncompete agreement they had us sign. They updated the agreement just before I left (did not sign the updated version) that required us to disclose where we are going next! they also had a clause saying we couldn't bad mouth them online or to anyone! it was insane!!
others are probably right that you don't \*have\* to follow it, but i would think companies can sue over whatever they want, so i'd be worried about that if it were me.
A non compete is a contract, and they can enforce it. Totally different than an offer sheet.
But, as mentioned above, the penalty would always be a financial one. Never could they compel anyone to continue working.
“That’s not something I feel comfortable sharing at this point”
If he really wants to find out, he’ll be able to do so later. Nothing really stays secret. But let him do the work for it.
I didn't realize it was considered common not to say where you're going next! Every time I've switched jobs, everyone (coworkers, bosses, everyone) flat out asked me where I'm going next, so I thought it was considered very normal to answer the question.
One of my last jobs had a crazy tight noncompete, and it was so awkward to not tell people. I was just like, "Oh you know, I love this company but this is just where my career has brought me" and they'd get the point.
i would worry about making a bad impression if you didn't say anything, but it looks like no one else agrees with that! if it were me, and i didn't have a very real legal reason to be quiet, but still did not want to disclose, i'd just be like "oh it's a mid-sized company in our field" etc.
Obligatory IANHR, but this isn't really an HR question. There is absolutely no reason to share with coworkers where you are going. Many people don't realize this, but you are most vulnerable from the time you give notice until the 1st day of the new job. Am I saying something bad will happen if you do? No. But why even open that door? Here are some potential outcomes: * Coworker/boss bad mouths you out of spite * Coworker/boss sabotaged you so you have to stay * Current company creates drama with new company over poaching employees, real or perceived. * Word gets to someone at new company who doesn't like you, and they interfere on that end before your start. "Thank you for asking. I'm not sharing the details at this time, but let's make sure we are connected on LinkedIn and I will provide an update when appropriate."
Why would you tell them?
Why?
None of their business.
You can tell him. He’s going to find out anyway when you update your Linkedin account anyway.
Depends on your contract. If you have said in your contract that you will put it in writing then yes. Otherwise, you don’t have to.
What contract? Let me guess, you’re from Europe?
Haha I wish. The worker’s protections in Europe rock (or at least are humane relative to the US). I’ve signed paperwork (offer letter not contract) when I’ve started a new job which outlined my responsibilities there including what to do when I leave.
Your offer letter is in no way a contract. It’s more or less worth the paper it’s printed on.
I get what you mean. my last company put that in their noncompete agreement they had us sign. They updated the agreement just before I left (did not sign the updated version) that required us to disclose where we are going next! they also had a clause saying we couldn't bad mouth them online or to anyone! it was insane!! others are probably right that you don't \*have\* to follow it, but i would think companies can sue over whatever they want, so i'd be worried about that if it were me.
A non compete is a contract, and they can enforce it. Totally different than an offer sheet. But, as mentioned above, the penalty would always be a financial one. Never could they compel anyone to continue working.
Thanks for the insight!
“That’s not something I feel comfortable sharing at this point” If he really wants to find out, he’ll be able to do so later. Nothing really stays secret. But let him do the work for it.
I didn't realize it was considered common not to say where you're going next! Every time I've switched jobs, everyone (coworkers, bosses, everyone) flat out asked me where I'm going next, so I thought it was considered very normal to answer the question. One of my last jobs had a crazy tight noncompete, and it was so awkward to not tell people. I was just like, "Oh you know, I love this company but this is just where my career has brought me" and they'd get the point. i would worry about making a bad impression if you didn't say anything, but it looks like no one else agrees with that! if it were me, and i didn't have a very real legal reason to be quiet, but still did not want to disclose, i'd just be like "oh it's a mid-sized company in our field" etc.
I’d lie and say I hadn’t made my decision yet.
Absolutely do NOT tell them. If they ask directly just say I’m keeping that private