Need advice from those of you with employees - Page 2

the chi · 04-27-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ontwo

It would be a comparable job with better benefits. I can't blame her for thinking about it, but there is no way I would approach my boss with something like that.

If you dont have that kind of relationship, sounds like she's just not into thinking professionally. Or a total dingbat.

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Originally Posted by Trip

Depends on how much you are worth to the company, what you do for a living, and what type of company it is. Leaving is very much an option for fast movers and people wanting raises in a high demand career. Some companies struggle to retain talent.

I've applied for jobs within my company just to get my managers attention.

But did you tell them? Or just apply? Its nothing for an employee to apply for jobs outside or sometimes even within the company, but typically like Ontwo said, you keep your mouth shut until you get a real offer. Then you lay it out there to see if they want to keep you.

ontwo · 04-27-2010, 04:22 PM

It is probably a product of the work environment. It is an office of 5 people. So we know each other very well. However, I keep the professional boundaries. I don't hang out with any of them outside of work in any fashion. I let them know that I don't want Christmas presents from them, etc.

I guess she just felt a little too comfortable

Trip · 04-27-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chi

But did you tell them? Or just apply? Its nothing for an employee to apply for jobs outside or sometimes even within the company, but typically like Ontwo said, you keep your mouth shut until you get a real offer. Then you lay it out there to see if they want to keep you.

I tell them. They find out anyway when you apply because if it is a lateral move they can try and block and if it's a promotion they can just watch you leave. My company has a reputation for people leaving and coming back to get higher paying positions.

We have a different setup as federal employees though, you really have to fuck up to get laid off. So we can tell them straight up we are considering leaving and not really have to worry about anything.

ontwo · 04-27-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

They find out when you apply because if it is a lateral move they can try and block and if it's a promotion they can just watch you leave. My company has a reputation for people leaving and coming back to get higher paying positions.

We have a different setup as federal employees though, you really have to fuck up to get laid off. So we can tell them straight up we are considering leaving and not really have to worry about anything.

So are you guys gonna open Bellefonte or not?

Trip · 04-27-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ontwo

So are you guys gonna open Bellefonte or not?

Most likely when we get done with WBN Unit 2.

They were going to start BLN 3 and 4 which would of been all new designs, but they are considering going after 1 and 2 that they almost had built and then tore the fucker down.

pauldun170 · 04-27-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I've applied for jobs within my company just to get my managers attention.

You could just show a little cleavage. Maybe a little leg. Don't go wearing tight pants though...that's just inviting trouble.

ontwo · 04-27-2010, 04:27 PM

I hope so. We need some jobs around here

the chi · 04-27-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

You could just show a little cleavage. Maybe a little leg. Don't go wearing tight pants though...that's just inviting trouble.

TAKE IT BACK!!!

Have you seen our glorious leader?

I love ya Trip, but DAYUM you need a wax and tan before you try showing any leg or cleavage.

VatorMan · 04-27-2010, 04:34 PM

She definitely feels comfortable around you to ask you something like that. I've had similar experiences-however most of mine were applying for positions that offered promotions or closer to their home. I would give advise based on my professional experience.
The worst were the guys I spent $10-20K training and would leave. I used to get pissed at my COC because we wouldn't pay enough to keep our quality people.

azoomm · 04-27-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ontwo

I hope so. We need some jobs around here

Well, there's at least ONE job up for grabs....

04-27-2010, 04:22 PM	#12
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	It is probably a product of the work environment. It is an office of 5 people. So we know each other very well. However, I keep the professional boundaries. I don't hang out with any of them outside of work in any fashion. I let them know that I don't want Christmas presents from them, etc. I guess she just felt a little too comfortable __________________

04-27-2010, 04:27 PM	#17
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	I hope so. We need some jobs around here __________________

04-27-2010, 04:34 PM	#19
VatorMan Wrap Yo Ass in Fiberglass Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: Feet Posts: 1,605	She definitely feels comfortable around you to ask you something like that. I've had similar experiences-however most of mine were applying for positions that offered promotions or closer to their home. I would give advise based on my professional experience. The worst were the guys I spent $10-20K training and would leave. I used to get pissed at my COC because we wouldn't pay enough to keep our quality people.