how soon can I quit a new job with a tyrannical boss? by Alison Green on June 7, 2022 A reader writes: I was hoping to write to you with good news about an exciting new job, but, it’s only been a week and I’m already wondering if I should quit. My last job of two years at a large company was fine but not great: the management was lackluster and I wasn’t really […] Read the full article →
my company called my coworker’s resignation “a horrific decision” by Alison Green on April 13, 2022 A reader writes: A close friend and coworker recently handed in her resignation. My work has a habit of letting that person leave for the day/sending them home on garden leave and then announcing it to the team. But this time, when they announced it, they did the usual “we wish her well” but also […] Read the full article →
when does an employer burn a bridge with an employee? by Alison Green on April 5, 2022 A reader writes: I have heard a lot about not burning bridges when you leave a company. When can it be considered that a manager or a company has burned a bridge with an employee? I recently left a job. I was hired almost two years ago, and at that time I was hired as […] Read the full article →
do I have to tell my boss where I’m going when I quit? by Alison Green on March 31, 2022 A reader writes: I wanted to ask how one can avoid saying where they are moving to after resigning at their job. An ex-colleague (let’s call him Jake) resigned and the boss insisted on knowing where he was going despite Jake trying to avoid saying. In the end, Jake gave the name of the company […] Read the full article →
employee said she was leaving and has been replaced, but now doesn’t know when she is going to leave by Alison Green on March 29, 2022 A reader writes: I am hoping you can help me with a dilemma I’m currently facing. My small nonprofit organization has been going through some staffing issues lately, and we recently had two employees leave abruptly due to family issues. My direct report approached me and our CEO two weeks ago on a Wednesday and […] Read the full article →
should I tell my boss I’m job-searching? by Alison Green on March 8, 2022 A reader writes: I have a question about how much notice to give my boss before leaving my role. While I have not received any offers of employment yet, I have begun to actively apply for jobs. My boss, with whom I have a very close working relationship, had previously asked me to give her […] Read the full article →
was I wrong to quit my job? by Alison Green on February 22, 2022 A reader writes: I’m wondering if what I’m feeling about my resignation is normal, and how I can best position myself to still start my new role with confidence despite my fears. I gave notice at my job last week. My company is extremely small for our industry compared to the one I am going […] Read the full article →
do I have to work in-office during my notice period? by Alison Green on November 4, 2021 A reader writes: What do you think about refusing to work in-office during my notice period despite an org-wide “return to office” policy that’s been in effect since September? Assume: • I can fully do my job from home • I don’t plan to use my bosses as references in the future • My workspace […] Read the full article →
my boss told me not to tell anyone I’m quitting by Alison Green on October 21, 2021 A reader writes: I work for a small nonprofit that underwent a leadership transition earlier this year. A few months later, I’m the only surviving member of the staff, all of whom had long tenures with the organization (up to 35 years) and stellar service records. I won’t go into details about all of those […] Read the full article →
my ex-boss isn’t that into me (but I’m still into her) by Alison Green on September 14, 2021 A reader writes: I recently left my old remote job of one year for a role with a new team in the same company. I thought I was close with my manager (messaging regularly for business and casual friendly text chats, Christmas gift, birthday gift — even drove one hour to ship me sweets from […] Read the full article →