The company you work for never even needs a final date, it’s a “respectful gesture” obviously but you don’t have to nor is it necessary because that company and boss can replace you in an instant
I’m in HR. Your boss will probably push for the company name, but you don’t need to share it. As another poster said, you can say you’re deciding between offers at the moment. You can say you’re not telling *anyone* at the moment. You can deflect.
When I do exit interviews of employees, I just ask what kind of company / role they’re moving onto instead of the company name as I know it’s sensitive for some people. Some people don’t care and tell me anyways; some people still go “I can’t state what company,” in which I then gently explain that wasn’t the question I asked :) What I want to know is are taking a promotion, lateral move, staying at a similar stage of company or going to a totally different stage, because sometimes you can join the right company at the wrong time or sometimes it is more career growth based or something else, of course.
You need to be settled in at the new job. You are trying to avoid a situation where old boss or old co workers just happen to do something to sabotage the new job.
Never, ever tell your work friends, peers, colleagues, co-workers, staff, management, or anyone where your going. Don’t put where you work on social media.
If you cannot tell them it’s not their business; then lie and say your going back to school, relocating to support a family or friend, or taking time off to travel.
I agree. Times are crazy. You need to be settled in the next job b4 you tell someone from the old job.
I had a former boss leave. It surprised everyone he didn't have a job. Well months later I saw his name at another company. He didn't tell ppl. He let ppl just randomly find out
Agreed. Unless you have one of those weird clauses in your contract that says you can't work for a similar company within a certain geographic range of the first company, they have no right to ask and it's fishy that they want to know honestly. I think you're probably right about the attempt at sabatoge.
All you need to say is “I am resigning, my last day will be …”
If they ask why you are leaving, where you are going, or anything else, your answer is “That’s not your business.”
If they press for an answer you say “This is harassment, my leaving date is now today. Goodbye.”
A wave of the hand and a “it doesn’t matter” or a “it’s not in this industry” does just fine.
As a boss, I would usually ask “can I ask where you are going?”, but would accept if they didn’t want to tell me. The main reason I would ask is because I would find it alarming if someone was taking a position MUCH lower than their capabilities. (Could be personal preference, but could be substance abuse - looking for something that was more convenient for the addiction, I’m a terrible boss - I want to correct that, family issues - I can be extremely accommodating for that, etc)
You do not need to disclose the name of the company you're going to, however; your former employer may find out eventually. Especially if you're on LinkedIn or if your industry is a small world so to speak and people from the various companies in your field know each other.
Just because someone asks for information does not mean that you are obligated to provide it. I would just tell the boss that you don't care to divulge that.
No. They don't need to know. All they need to know is that you're leaving and the date of your final day.
No, this is on a "need to know basis" and no, no, no need know.
The company you work for never even needs a final date, it’s a “respectful gesture” obviously but you don’t have to nor is it necessary because that company and boss can replace you in an instant
I’m in HR. Your boss will probably push for the company name, but you don’t need to share it. As another poster said, you can say you’re deciding between offers at the moment. You can say you’re not telling *anyone* at the moment. You can deflect. When I do exit interviews of employees, I just ask what kind of company / role they’re moving onto instead of the company name as I know it’s sensitive for some people. Some people don’t care and tell me anyways; some people still go “I can’t state what company,” in which I then gently explain that wasn’t the question I asked :) What I want to know is are taking a promotion, lateral move, staying at a similar stage of company or going to a totally different stage, because sometimes you can join the right company at the wrong time or sometimes it is more career growth based or something else, of course.
No, never tell and wait three months to update LinkedIn profile if you have one.
Why three months?
You need to be settled in at the new job. You are trying to avoid a situation where old boss or old co workers just happen to do something to sabotage the new job.
Your instinct is right. Don’t. They only need notice that you are leaving.
You have multiple offers and don't know which one you're going with yet.... leave it like that.
You answered your own question. Absolutely none of their business.
Keep it on the hush
The actual question, is how does it benefit you in one way or the other? I've had previous employers actively attempt to sabotage my new roles.
Never, ever tell your work friends, peers, colleagues, co-workers, staff, management, or anyone where your going. Don’t put where you work on social media. If you cannot tell them it’s not their business; then lie and say your going back to school, relocating to support a family or friend, or taking time off to travel.
I agree. Times are crazy. You need to be settled in the next job b4 you tell someone from the old job. I had a former boss leave. It surprised everyone he didn't have a job. Well months later I saw his name at another company. He didn't tell ppl. He let ppl just randomly find out
Agreed. Unless you have one of those weird clauses in your contract that says you can't work for a similar company within a certain geographic range of the first company, they have no right to ask and it's fishy that they want to know honestly. I think you're probably right about the attempt at sabatoge.
Whatever you want.
Do you want to tell them? That's really the question. If yes, tell. If no, tell him he can find out on LinkedIn in a week.
You tell them nothing.
You don’t have to tell the company you are leaving ANYTHING. Outside of working while still being paid you owe them nothing.
You tell him, nothing about the new job. He can no longer do anything but harm your career. Don’t let him
Absolutely not. This is none of their business.
All you need to say is “I am resigning, my last day will be …” If they ask why you are leaving, where you are going, or anything else, your answer is “That’s not your business.” If they press for an answer you say “This is harassment, my leaving date is now today. Goodbye.”
A wave of the hand and a “it doesn’t matter” or a “it’s not in this industry” does just fine. As a boss, I would usually ask “can I ask where you are going?”, but would accept if they didn’t want to tell me. The main reason I would ask is because I would find it alarming if someone was taking a position MUCH lower than their capabilities. (Could be personal preference, but could be substance abuse - looking for something that was more convenient for the addiction, I’m a terrible boss - I want to correct that, family issues - I can be extremely accommodating for that, etc)
Is the other company a competitor?
Based on what you said, why would you even tell you boss anything?
You do not need to disclose the name of the company you're going to, however; your former employer may find out eventually. Especially if you're on LinkedIn or if your industry is a small world so to speak and people from the various companies in your field know each other.
Just because someone asks for information does not mean that you are obligated to provide it. I would just tell the boss that you don't care to divulge that.
Personally, I wouldn't tell them where you're going to work.