Do you tell your employer or colleagues where you are going after resigning?

[Anonymous]

I understand that some people do not share where they are going next. Is there a reason not to?

[Anonymous]

FWIW as a boss I think it’s super-weird. Usually when I find out where people are going I am totally befuddled why they were all hush hush.

[Anonymous]

No

[Anonymous]

I’ve never understood the silence about it, either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No

Why not share where you are going?

[Anonymous]

I also find it super awkward when people don't share. I am not entirely sure about the logic but I think people want to avoid having their current colleagues say negative things about them to the new employer, and I guess they're hoping they'll just be forgotten when they leave and people won't bother to track down where they've gone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve never understood the silence about it, either.

This.

I remember when a colleague resigned for another job and was asked by many people throughout their last two weeks where they were going, they responded in such a weird way by saying, “I’m keeping that information close to my heart.”

I guess it worked insofar as baffling people to the point there weren’t any follow up questions.

Anyway, it’s not like someone could sabotage your next job. And it’s not like everyone won’t find out. Once you update your LinkedIn or the office gossip finds out (because she will stalk you), everyone will know.

The savvy people I know have always shared their job offer. Some have used it as leverage for big promotions to stay.

[Anonymous]

I never name it. None of their business.

I do know of a few cases (other people, not me) where previous employer did know an exec at someone's new employer and tried to poison reputation of the new employee at the new employer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No

Why not share where you are going?

It’s not their business and I don’t like them otherwise I would’ve stayed

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve never understood the silence about it, either.

This.

I remember when a colleague resigned for another job and was asked by many people throughout their last two weeks where they were going, they responded in such a weird way by saying, “I’m keeping that information close to my heart.”

I guess it worked insofar as baffling people to the point there weren’t any follow up questions.

Anyway, it’s not like someone could sabotage your next job. And it’s not like everyone won’t find out. Once you update your LinkedIn or the office gossip finds out (because she will stalk you), everyone will know.

The savvy people I know have always shared their job offer. Some have used it as leverage for big promotions to stay.

Why would you have a LinkedIn if you don’t want people in your business? Oh and I’ve seen at least one coworker where his former supervisor sabotaged him at the job on on now.

[Anonymous]

Never. They will find out AFTER I am in my new job. Had bosses that would give bad info out of spite.

[Anonymous]

I don’t voluntarily share it but certainly do if asked.

It’s like not sharing a baby name. No one cares. They ask because it’s a normal question that is almost weirder not to ask.

For example if I told you I was relocating the standard response is to ask me where I am moving.

People who won’t share are either paranoid or lack social graces or perhaps both.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I never name it. None of their business.

I do know of a few cases (other people, not me) where previous employer did know an exec at someone's new employer and tried to poison reputation of the new employee at the new employer.

Sure but anyone over the age of 16 can figure out what’s going on. It’s like an ex girlfriend or boyfriend saying bad things about you. They are just bitter.

When bad people leave a company it’s good riddance and you’re thrilled they found a new job.

[Anonymous]

Oh, you fortunate people who have never had or witnessed an awkward leave. Any of these could be true: there is no “job” or next step; they simply needed a break from a bad boss, a tough health issue, etc. Or they were pushed out or threatened to be pushed out and are making it look voluntary. Or don’t want to name the next place because sometimes things happen between your bit of time off between jobs and job start (some people are even laid off weeks in to the new job.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve never understood the silence about it, either.

This.

I remember when a colleague resigned for another job and was asked by many people throughout their last two weeks where they were going, they responded in such a weird way by saying, “I’m keeping that information close to my heart.”

I guess it worked insofar as baffling people to the point there weren’t any follow up questions.

Anyway, it’s not like someone could sabotage your next job. And it’s not like everyone won’t find out. Once you update your LinkedIn or the office gossip finds out (because she will stalk you), everyone will know.

The savvy people I know have always shared their job offer. Some have used it as leverage for big promotions to stay.

Why would you have a LinkedIn if you don’t want people in your business? Oh and I’ve seen at least one coworker where his former supervisor sabotaged him at the job on on now.

My LinkedIn has said consultant for years now. It does not list my employer.