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I currently have a full time job that is going well, but beginning to stagnate. I received an offer for another job that I'm very interested in, but still unsure if it's the right time to move on.
Is there any benefit to sharing this information with my current manager? We have a good relationship, but not sure if I should put this on his radar.
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I currently have a full time job that is going well, but beginning to stagnate. I received an offer for another job that I'm very interested in, but still unsure if it's the right time to move on.
Is there any benefit to sharing this information with my current manager? We have a good relationship, but not sure if I should put this on his radar.
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Paul
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Uh, why would you want to do that? So, your boss can start looking right away for your replacement?
– Socrates
Apr 23 '15 at 0:50
I agree with @JoeStrazzere. You know a good manager when they are looking out for your future, rather than just a businesses.
– James
Apr 24 '15 at 14:49
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I currently have a full time job that is going well, but beginning to stagnate. I received an offer for another job that I'm very interested in, but still unsure if it's the right time to move on.
Is there any benefit to sharing this information with my current manager? We have a good relationship, but not sure if I should put this on his radar.
career-development job-offer
asked Apr 22 '15 at 23:37
Paul
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I currently have a full time job that is going well, but beginning to stagnate. I received an offer for another job that I'm very interested in, but still unsure if it's the right time to move on.
Is there any benefit to sharing this information with my current manager? We have a good relationship, but not sure if I should put this on his radar.
career-development job-offer
asked Apr 22 '15 at 23:37
Paul
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asked Apr 22 '15 at 23:37
Paul
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asked Apr 22 '15 at 23:37
Paul
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asked Apr 22 '15 at 23:37
Paul
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Uh, why would you want to do that? So, your boss can start looking right away for your replacement?
– Socrates
Apr 23 '15 at 0:50
I agree with @JoeStrazzere. You know a good manager when they are looking out for your future, rather than just a businesses.
– James
Apr 24 '15 at 14:49
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Uh, why would you want to do that? So, your boss can start looking right away for your replacement?
– Socrates
Apr 23 '15 at 0:50
I agree with @JoeStrazzere. You know a good manager when they are looking out for your future, rather than just a businesses.
– James
Apr 24 '15 at 14:49
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Uh, why would you want to do that? So, your boss can start looking right away for your replacement?
– Socrates
Apr 23 '15 at 0:50
Uh, why would you want to do that? So, your boss can start looking right away for your replacement?
– Socrates
Apr 23 '15 at 0:50
I agree with @JoeStrazzere. You know a good manager when they are looking out for your future, rather than just a businesses.
– James
Apr 24 '15 at 14:49
I agree with @JoeStrazzere. You know a good manager when they are looking out for your future, rather than just a businesses.
– James
Apr 24 '15 at 14:49
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Short answer: No, unless you intend to ask for a counter offer.
Now is decision time for you, you can either accept the offer and move, or reject the offer and stay where you are. Telling your manager of this classifies you as a "flight risk", and a risk to whatever projects you are working on.
So no, I would not tell him unless I had already decided to accept the other offer and give your notice.
answered Apr 22 '15 at 23:47
Jane S♦
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Either go or stay, but never ask for or accept a counter offer. Your manager may assume you'll do it again and will start looking for your replacement.
– mcknz
Apr 23 '15 at 0:13
Regarding counter offers: When does accepting an offer to stay with my current firm make sense?
– Dukeling
Jan 10 at 12:50
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No, but you can talk to your manager about ways to improve your current job.
Since you are "unsure if it's the right time to move on" but the job is "beginning to stagnate", it sounds you should talk to your manager about how your job could be changed to avoid that stagnation. Perhaps you could ask for a promotion, raise, or a change of duties so that your current job is just as interesting as the new job. If your manager is unable to improve your current job now, then it sounds like it's time to take the new job.
answered Jun 11 '15 at 21:16
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It really depends on your relationship with your manager. Usually the answer is no. But if you have a very good relationship AND you've seen your manager react well when others have given a heads-up, then the answer could be yes.
Some questions to ask: what do you hope to gain by telling your manager? Professional courtesy of giving them more warning is good, if you have seen they take that well. Perhaps there are other options at the company you are at, and your manager might like the option of helping you grow, rather than your current stagnation? If you think those questions would have positive answers, then it could be worth talking to the manager.
answered Apr 23 '15 at 0:01
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3 Answers
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3 Answers
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oldest
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oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
11
down vote
accepted
Short answer: No, unless you intend to ask for a counter offer.
Now is decision time for you, you can either accept the offer and move, or reject the offer and stay where you are. Telling your manager of this classifies you as a "flight risk", and a risk to whatever projects you are working on.
So no, I would not tell him unless I had already decided to accept the other offer and give your notice.
answered Apr 22 '15 at 23:47
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
1
Either go or stay, but never ask for or accept a counter offer. Your manager may assume you'll do it again and will start looking for your replacement.
– mcknz
Apr 23 '15 at 0:13
Regarding counter offers: When does accepting an offer to stay with my current firm make sense?
– Dukeling
Jan 10 at 12:50
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
11
down vote
accepted
Short answer: No, unless you intend to ask for a counter offer.
Now is decision time for you, you can either accept the offer and move, or reject the offer and stay where you are. Telling your manager of this classifies you as a "flight risk", and a risk to whatever projects you are working on.
So no, I would not tell him unless I had already decided to accept the other offer and give your notice.
answered Apr 22 '15 at 23:47
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
1
Either go or stay, but never ask for or accept a counter offer. Your manager may assume you'll do it again and will start looking for your replacement.
– mcknz
Apr 23 '15 at 0:13
Regarding counter offers: When does accepting an offer to stay with my current firm make sense?
– Dukeling
Jan 10 at 12:50
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up vote
11
down vote
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up vote
11
down vote
accepted
Short answer: No, unless you intend to ask for a counter offer.
Now is decision time for you, you can either accept the offer and move, or reject the offer and stay where you are. Telling your manager of this classifies you as a "flight risk", and a risk to whatever projects you are working on.
So no, I would not tell him unless I had already decided to accept the other offer and give your notice.
answered Apr 22 '15 at 23:47
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
Short answer: No, unless you intend to ask for a counter offer.
Now is decision time for you, you can either accept the offer and move, or reject the offer and stay where you are. Telling your manager of this classifies you as a "flight risk", and a risk to whatever projects you are working on.
So no, I would not tell him unless I had already decided to accept the other offer and give your notice.
answered Apr 22 '15 at 23:47
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
answered Apr 22 '15 at 23:47
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
answered Apr 22 '15 at 23:47
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
answered Apr 22 '15 at 23:47
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
40.8k17125159
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Either go or stay, but never ask for or accept a counter offer. Your manager may assume you'll do it again and will start looking for your replacement.
– mcknz
Apr 23 '15 at 0:13
Regarding counter offers: When does accepting an offer to stay with my current firm make sense?
– Dukeling
Jan 10 at 12:50
suggest improvements |Â
1
Either go or stay, but never ask for or accept a counter offer. Your manager may assume you'll do it again and will start looking for your replacement.
– mcknz
Apr 23 '15 at 0:13
Regarding counter offers: When does accepting an offer to stay with my current firm make sense?
– Dukeling
Jan 10 at 12:50
1
1
Either go or stay, but never ask for or accept a counter offer. Your manager may assume you'll do it again and will start looking for your replacement.
– mcknz
Apr 23 '15 at 0:13
Either go or stay, but never ask for or accept a counter offer. Your manager may assume you'll do it again and will start looking for your replacement.
– mcknz
Apr 23 '15 at 0:13
Regarding counter offers: When does accepting an offer to stay with my current firm make sense?
– Dukeling
Jan 10 at 12:50
Regarding counter offers: When does accepting an offer to stay with my current firm make sense?
– Dukeling
Jan 10 at 12:50
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
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No, but you can talk to your manager about ways to improve your current job.
Since you are "unsure if it's the right time to move on" but the job is "beginning to stagnate", it sounds you should talk to your manager about how your job could be changed to avoid that stagnation. Perhaps you could ask for a promotion, raise, or a change of duties so that your current job is just as interesting as the new job. If your manager is unable to improve your current job now, then it sounds like it's time to take the new job.
answered Jun 11 '15 at 21:16
Luke
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up vote
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No, but you can talk to your manager about ways to improve your current job.
Since you are "unsure if it's the right time to move on" but the job is "beginning to stagnate", it sounds you should talk to your manager about how your job could be changed to avoid that stagnation. Perhaps you could ask for a promotion, raise, or a change of duties so that your current job is just as interesting as the new job. If your manager is unable to improve your current job now, then it sounds like it's time to take the new job.
answered Jun 11 '15 at 21:16
Luke
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up vote
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up vote
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No, but you can talk to your manager about ways to improve your current job.
Since you are "unsure if it's the right time to move on" but the job is "beginning to stagnate", it sounds you should talk to your manager about how your job could be changed to avoid that stagnation. Perhaps you could ask for a promotion, raise, or a change of duties so that your current job is just as interesting as the new job. If your manager is unable to improve your current job now, then it sounds like it's time to take the new job.
answered Jun 11 '15 at 21:16
Luke
26929
No, but you can talk to your manager about ways to improve your current job.
Since you are "unsure if it's the right time to move on" but the job is "beginning to stagnate", it sounds you should talk to your manager about how your job could be changed to avoid that stagnation. Perhaps you could ask for a promotion, raise, or a change of duties so that your current job is just as interesting as the new job. If your manager is unable to improve your current job now, then it sounds like it's time to take the new job.
answered Jun 11 '15 at 21:16
Luke
26929
answered Jun 11 '15 at 21:16
Luke
26929
answered Jun 11 '15 at 21:16
Luke
26929
answered Jun 11 '15 at 21:16
Luke
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It really depends on your relationship with your manager. Usually the answer is no. But if you have a very good relationship AND you've seen your manager react well when others have given a heads-up, then the answer could be yes.
Some questions to ask: what do you hope to gain by telling your manager? Professional courtesy of giving them more warning is good, if you have seen they take that well. Perhaps there are other options at the company you are at, and your manager might like the option of helping you grow, rather than your current stagnation? If you think those questions would have positive answers, then it could be worth talking to the manager.
answered Apr 23 '15 at 0:01
thursdaysgeek
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up vote
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It really depends on your relationship with your manager. Usually the answer is no. But if you have a very good relationship AND you've seen your manager react well when others have given a heads-up, then the answer could be yes.
Some questions to ask: what do you hope to gain by telling your manager? Professional courtesy of giving them more warning is good, if you have seen they take that well. Perhaps there are other options at the company you are at, and your manager might like the option of helping you grow, rather than your current stagnation? If you think those questions would have positive answers, then it could be worth talking to the manager.
answered Apr 23 '15 at 0:01
thursdaysgeek
24k103998
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
1
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up vote
1
down vote
It really depends on your relationship with your manager. Usually the answer is no. But if you have a very good relationship AND you've seen your manager react well when others have given a heads-up, then the answer could be yes.
Some questions to ask: what do you hope to gain by telling your manager? Professional courtesy of giving them more warning is good, if you have seen they take that well. Perhaps there are other options at the company you are at, and your manager might like the option of helping you grow, rather than your current stagnation? If you think those questions would have positive answers, then it could be worth talking to the manager.
answered Apr 23 '15 at 0:01
thursdaysgeek
24k103998
It really depends on your relationship with your manager. Usually the answer is no. But if you have a very good relationship AND you've seen your manager react well when others have given a heads-up, then the answer could be yes.
Some questions to ask: what do you hope to gain by telling your manager? Professional courtesy of giving them more warning is good, if you have seen they take that well. Perhaps there are other options at the company you are at, and your manager might like the option of helping you grow, rather than your current stagnation? If you think those questions would have positive answers, then it could be worth talking to the manager.
answered Apr 23 '15 at 0:01
thursdaysgeek
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answered Apr 23 '15 at 0:01
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answered Apr 23 '15 at 0:01
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Uh, why would you want to do that? So, your boss can start looking right away for your replacement?
– Socrates
Apr 23 '15 at 0:50
I agree with @JoeStrazzere. You know a good manager when they are looking out for your future, rather than just a businesses.
– James
Apr 24 '15 at 14:49