Most of those in the working world take it as a given that the best and most drama-free way to transition between roles is to not let the old job know you are leaving until you give them notice. It minimizes the opportunity for there to be any hard feelings, retaliation, or attempts to get you to stay.
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A manager had a peaceful day planned out, taking her 2-year-old to the swimming pool and then to a cafe. What she did not bargain for was that she would run into one of her coworkers during these activities.
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She realized that this employee, whom she supervised, was in the middle of a job interview. She knew she was unhappy in her current role, but she was shocked to see her nonetheless and she wasn't sure whether she should broach the topic when she next saw her at work.
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Those who advised her all pretty much agreed that any response to this encounter should be as low-key as possible. They said that it was important to offer a reference, and maybe discuss with her what she felt she needed from her job, current or otherwise.
“Don't mention it, or confidentially offer her a reference.”
“If she’s been a good employee to you, then offer her a reference if she wants one.”
It is not the exit that most employees would hope to have from their job, but the best that can be done as a manager is to handle it with care.
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