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I am leaving my current job because I do not like the terms of the new contract they are asking me to sign. Once I saw the contract, I decided that I would resign. I resigned and told my supervisor that I am leaving because of the contract's terms. Today, just a few days after resigning, I was offered a new job. Should I tell my supervisor that I will be working someplace else? Our industry is small so she is likely to find out. I am also worried about what might happen when/if they call her for a reference check.
I know. I'm probably worrying needlessly. I'm concerned because when I resigned and she asked why, I didn't mention getting a new job. Now there is a new job and I'm worried that it might appear that I was dishonest and that could color any sort of reference she would give me. The company I am going to is a competitor, if that matters.
You resigned already. Whether you're going to another company or hanging out in the mountains of Nepal with Buddhists monks is immaterial. There's nothing to inform the company about.
I am leaving my current job because I do not like the terms of the new contract they are asking me to sign. Once I saw the contract, I decided that I would resign. I resigned and told my supervisor that I am leaving because of the contract's terms. Today, just a few days after resigning, I was offered a new job. Should I tell my supervisor that I will be working someplace else? Our industry is small so she is likely to find out. I am also worried about what might happen when/if they call her for a reference check.
No. Just have a short convo saying how much you liked working there and you are sorry you couldn't accept the terms of the contract.
The point is to communicate so that you leave on good terms. This company is your reference now for years to come.
I guess on your last day if they ask you what you are doing then maybe tell them you found a new job.
The reference thing is a bit trickier. I've called references who both talk up the potential hire and also some that didn't speak very nicely. I take both attitudes with a grain of salt. I just want to verify employment and ask if they did what they said they did on a resume or during an interview. That's just me though.
If I interviewed you and you said you were leaving because you didn't want to sign a new contract, and I called your old boss for a reference and they talked a lot of bad about you, I'd put it together and realize that it probably wasn't a great place to work. I wouldn't hold it against you. Again, that's just me though.
You started looking for a new job because of a contract that you found unacceptable. You informed your manager that the contract was unacceptable. You have been offered a new job elsewhere.
Prepare a letter of resignation to give your manager with lots of platitudes. The manager didn't write the contract so no need to jump on him or her but because that contract is an issue there is no harm in mentioning it as the reason you sought employment elsewhere. Keep in mind the fact that this person may be a source of professional references in the future.
There is no need to tell you manager anything about your new job. If it is a small world s/he will find out in due time.
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