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Does anyone have an opinion on asking your current boss for a reference before beginning a new job search? I've been at my current job for two and a half years and I feel like we're pretty close confidants...at least in the work environment. And I'm also in a lower-level supervisory position, I don't know if that makes a difference. I'm one position below him. And, in fact, he's the one who recommended me for my current position. I probably wouldn't have even applied for the job if he hadn't told me that I should.
The reason I want a new job is because I'm looking to find a job in another state. But, in the past, I usually don't tell current bosses that I'm looking for a new job. I've heard of people getting fired for that.
I know I'm probably the best person to judge my situation, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask other people their opinions. I really don't think I'd get fired. All the performance reviews he's given me have been excellent. And, even if there was a policy that said employees looking for work elsewhere should get the axe (I don't know if that kind of thing exists), I don't think he'd report me or anything.
Not a good idea to let anybody you work with know you are searching for a new job let alone your direct supervisor. What if you are unable to find a job out of state or your plans change and/or you decide to stay with your current employer? Now your boss knows you are not totally committed to the company and rest assured, you can forget about advancing beyond your current position once this information becomes public.
If you are in a supervisor role, you certainly have a few years of work experience/employers under your belt and therefore have interfaced with a number of people who think highly of your work. Do yourself a favor and stick with references from your former employers. Talking to your current boss about this subject would be a HUGE mistake.
Not a good idea to let anybody you work with know you are searching for a new job let alone your direct supervisor.
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Talking to your current boss about this subject would be a HUGE mistake.
Absolutely true. Do not breathe a word to anyone.
Employers who like to "steal" from another company don't expect references from that company.
With that said, should you accept an offer, your supervisor should always be informed first before anyone else at the company--including your friends, your direct reports, and HR.
Thanks for the advice. I think you're all right. I do feel a little guilty looking for a new job, but I'm just not happy here and I think I should put myself first.
I'm just kind of disappointed that I can't have someone backing me up on this. I have performed better at this job than any other job I've ever had.
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