Der Pilger
Puritan Board Freshman
What do you all think a Christian should do when looking for another job while employed--inform his current boss about what he is doing or not mention anything until he is able to give two weeks' notice?
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I don't believe that withholding that type of information is necessarily lying or sin.
On what basis are you thinking it might be?
Depends on the boss and the job. Is the relationship good? Are you friends? Are you in a vital position? Are you leaving for a reason that could be amended if you spoke to your boss about the issue? Christian or not, it depends on the circumstances in my opinion.
For example, I gave two weeks notice without mentioning anything beforehand when I worked at Safeway. My reasons for quitting had nothing to do with the work environment, they absolutely loved me so the relationship was good, and the job was at Safeway...it wasn't vital.
If I were to quit my current job it would be for reasons outside of my work environment but I would let my boss know my plans as soon as I have them solidified since a) I am in a vital position and quitting even with two weeks notice would be very hard on my co-workers and b) my boss absolutely loves me, so our relationship is great. I wouldn't have to worry about mistreatment for "letting down the team."
So again, circumstances.
If your job search is not going to impede your duties on your current job there is no reason to assume that your boss has "need to know" until the customary two week notice.
Just on the basis of honesty. I'm wondering if that's the kind of information that they have a right to know about even though it wouldn't adversely affect them or the work place.
I have always followed the practice of informing my boss that I was looking for new opportunities as soon as I firmly decided to do so. That way my boss was made aware of the situation and I later gave the customary two weeks notice. This is dicey as in some positions you may be asked to clear out your desk and leave immediately, but I never had this happen to me.
AMR
I see it differently. If I have firmly decided to leave then the only thing in debate is whether I leave now or later. The fact is I have decided to leave and see no reason to hide the fact from a boss that I have a decent relationship with. It seems dishonest to me to keep the matter a secret just because I want to milk a few more weeks of pay from an employer. That is just my opinion.I have always followed the practice of informing my boss that I was looking for new opportunities as soon as I firmly decided to do so. That way my boss was made aware of the situation and I later gave the customary two weeks notice. This is dicey as in some positions you may be asked to clear out your desk and leave immediately, but I never had this happen to me.
AMR
That's exactly what I'd be worried about. They might start looking for someone else and end up replacing me whether I actually find another position or not.