besoseda
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You have no legal obligation to inform an employer that you are job hunting, but as far as being fair and professional, a lot depends on your relationship with your boss, your reasons for leaving, and whether by telling him it's possible he may make you an offer to stay that you would possibly accept. Once you accept a new job, I would certainly give at least 2 weeks notice to your old boss and offer whatever help I could to help transition the new employee. |
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mnvikings1973
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Nope, just a two week notice is sufficient. And if he gets bytchy...make it a week and dont use as a reference! |
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mkulda
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Your ONLY obligation to your current employer is to show up for work at your assigned time and do exactly what your job description requires you to do.
IF you get a new job, your obligation is to notify your employer that you will continue to work for two more weeks and then you are terminating your employment.
That's all.
There is no legal requirement for you to do anything else. |
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Truyer
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You have NO obligations, 2-weeks notice is a courtesy, do they give anyone prior notice to being laid-off or fired? |
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smartypants909
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As long as you are keeping up with your current work load, your only obligation is two weeks notice that you are leaving. |
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Hot Pants
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I think the only responsibility you have is giving two weeks notice, but even that is not a law, just out of courtesy. You do not have to inform him that you are looking. |
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lovergirl_reez
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Most of the people that i know dont tell their bosses that they are job hunting! this may lead to them being let go earlier than expected and that sorta thing! basically the only obligation that you have is really to give them the required amount of notice when u GET the job! most people only inform their boss that there may be a possiblity of leaving only when they might be going back to school and that sorta thing! but if it is for another job, ESPECIALLY with a competitor, is not usually taken lightly! that is just my point of view! |
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mand
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You do not have an obligation to tell him you are job hunting.
When you leave your position you should give at least 2 weeks notice, that is enough. |
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whatelks67
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no you didn't have to notify him. the general rule is to give two weeks notice, but it is not required, cause they aren't going to notify you that you will be fired in two weeks, it is only a courtesy. |
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briansgirl
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it is none of his/her business until you are sure you are getting another job, at which point they are ENTITLED to 2 weeks notice. no more, no less. other than that, it is your life and they do not have to know if you are interviewing, unless it is a "business move" for you and you just want your boss to give you more money to stay or something. |
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links305
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ONLY YOU NEED TO GIVE IS A 2 WEEK NOTICE IF YOUR GOING TO QUIT NOT ELSE UNLESS YOU SIGNED SOME PAPER STATIONG OTHER WISE |
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sweetcheeks
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You do not have to tell him that you are job hunting, there is nothing wrong with finding a job before you quit your current one. The only obligation you owe him is at least a 2 week notice, when you go to interviews if they want to contact your current work let them know you still work there and it would cause problems if you called them. Most places are pretty understanding about that. |
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myalterego
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You have no obligation to tell your boss anything. However, you may want to discuss the reason you are looking for a new job. You may want to try and negotiate the terms or working conditions first. If you start a new job with the same pay and same type of position, then it really isn't worth going to a new company because you are loosing your benefits that you have already earned here.
Depending on the state you live in, you may be an AT WILL employee. Meaning, you can be hired/fired/take a job/quit for any reason.
No 2 week notice required. Do they give you 2 weeks when they fire you? No! |
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Kate
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I think you really just have an obligation to give him 2 weeks notice once you get the job. Otherwise, it's a "personal business matter" and I don't think you should have to tell him. |
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popeleo5th
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Sounds like he's just trying to make you feel guilty. You should continue to do your job as well as you can while you interview but there's no reason to warn him. |
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Gregie
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You don't HAVE to do anything. It is just polite to give 2 weeks notice. In the past I have never informed my current employer when I was looking for another job. If you get the job, then they will know when you give notice. If you don't get the job, you will not have the pain of dealing with a whining boss who thinks you are leaving. |
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ashleah1731
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I would say that the only obligation you have is to give your boss a two weeks notice when your leaving. Some bosses would fire you as soon as they found out you were looking just to screw you over. Not all bosses are professional. But if you have a boss whom is understanding. Tell them and be honest about why you are leaving. Whether it be b/c of pay or b/c you're not happy there, etc. |
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