BETH IN HR--& others with opinions

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I'm planning to change jobs, and have just begun my job search. A few

months ago, when a co-worker left, I mentioned to my supervisor that I

had looked to see how that position was advertised in the want ads. My

supervisor said she always gets a little nervous when she hears someone

is looking at the want ads, and she asked if I was looking for another

job. At that time I wasn't, and I said no. She asked me to please tell

her if/when the time should come that I do start to look for a new job.

I said that I would. This " promise " was made on the spur-of-the-moment,

and in response to her worry. I didn't think about what it would mean

for me.

Now that the time has come, I find that I don't want to share my plans

with her. It feels like it would bog me down to have to deal with the

reactions of others in addition to my own inner conflicts about leaving.

Yet, I want to keep my promise and do the ethical thing.

How much notice is typically given by someone in a management role?

A month?

I have an intreview on Tuesday. Wish me luck!

Sierra