When to do it.

Instrument 41 · 03-07-2011, 06:12 AM

Well after interviewing since November with 5 different firms I got not just one, but 2 offers on Friday. Waiting on complete offers via email today from both firms. So when do I tell my current boss that I have a job offer. Now or after I review the offers.

masraum · 03-07-2011, 06:16 AM

I assume that you are going to leave and are not open to counter offers. If thats the case, then I wouldnt tell him until I'd signed an offer letter.

stomachmonkey · 03-07-2011, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by masraum

I assume that you are going to leave and are not open to counter offers. If thats the case, then I wouldnt tell him until I'd signed an offer letter.

Yup. And sent it back already.

krystar · 03-07-2011, 06:29 AM

your first decision should be...do u want to use the offers to negotiate a better compensation at current company.

if not, sign the offer that you're going to choose out of the two. give yer 2 week notice.

Porsche-O-Phile · Porsche-O-Phile's Garage

Do NOT say a word until you have a final offer (with all your questions answered) and an acceptance sent in and a confirmed start date. In this job market, you'd be insane to make a peep until you are 100% positive that you're a guaranteed "go" at the new place.

Once you get that, give your usual two weeks (or three, or four - whatever you think is fair, but no less than two) and cut the cord.

And congrats by the way.

Jim Bremner · 03-07-2011, 08:32 AM

Tell your current boss AFTER you have everything out of your office that is rightfully yours. Some companies walk people right out the door once they've given their 2week notice.

azasadny · azasadny's Garage

Good advice here! Congrats on the new job!

Instrument 41 · 03-07-2011, 10:30 AM

I don't want to burn any bridges but there is a significant raise in income. The sooner I start the sooner that income stream will increase. But I do agree with making sure everything is signed and documented before I talk to my boss. By the way this guy is a real prick, all of my co workers want me to stick it to this guy by reporting numerous activities that he has performed, to his boss....

Red88Carrera · 03-07-2011, 02:07 PM

I just went through this a month ago.
It sounds like your co-workers already know. Not necessarily a good thing.

Here's what I did...

1. Made sure I had the offer finalized, including a start date. They agreed on a contingency start date in case I was walked to the door after giving notice. I told absolutely NOBODY that I was leaving, and didn't tell them where I went until after I started my new job.

2. I took all personal belongings out of my office over the course of a few days.

3. I took my laptop home (as I did every day), and cleaned all personal info off of it. This included internet history, personal emails, documents, etc. If they want to recall it from a corporate backup, so be it. I left all company info alone.

4. I gave a written 2-week notice to my boss and made sure I was very professional. I did not disclose where I was going, but told him it was not to a competitor.

They let me go at the end of the first week, but paid me for the last non-worked week, and 4 weeks of unused vacation.

I was expecting to be walked to the door, as I worked in Engineering, and had access to confidential info and trade secrets. As much as you may want to tell them to "shove it", take the high road.

Superman · 03-07-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Red88Carrera

As much as you may want to tell them to "shove it", take the high road.

Yup. Wait until the deal is really done and you have a start date. The start date is 2+ weeks into the future (nobody respects a guy who give his employer less than two weeks notice).

Then give your 2-weeks notice. In writing. No additional information. No burned bridges. No revenge. No drama.

tcar · 03-07-2011, 02:50 PM

If any of your coworkers (who seem to already know that you're looking) ask when you are leaving, tell them you do not have any offers.

Word gets to the wrong person that you are looking, and it will... not good.

stomachmonkey · 03-07-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Superman

Then give your 2-weeks notice. In writing. No additional information. No burned bridges. No revenge. No drama.

Pretty much.

There are several reasons for asking that question before making someone an offer.

I ask because I won't hire someone that leaves their last job hanging. That's a guideline more so than an absolute rule. There can be extenuating circumstances where that is acceptable.