My boss is retiring in 6 months and I have been looking for a new job. Well, I found one but my boss' retirement is still 6 months away. I know he expects me to stay until then. I feel guilty because he's been so nice to me; his whole family's been so great to me. I feel like a traitor but I know that if I don't grab the new job, I'll be left without income, and my boss can't help me there.
199275
if u cant tell him by words why dont u write a letter to him
67121
I would address it up front. Be honest with your interviewer that your old boss was not too happy when you left and you would prefer if they did not contact him for that reason. Maybe you can ask someone else where you worked to speak to the interviewer. Someone of authority who knows your situation.
160026
I would say it's "because of unethical behaviour of my current boss".  I wouldn't offer any more than that unless they asked for specifics.  Even then I wouldn't be comfortable sounding like I am bad-mouthing my old boss. \n\nEven though you are absolutely right to leave for those reasons, new bosses don't care to hear about how bad your old boss is (in my experience)
239555
I feel your pain.  My resolution?  I tell the individual that I am too busy and he has to do it himself.  I don't do his work anymore.  When my supervisor complains; I tell him "not my job".  Good luck with that one.
191146
I'm 25, already have a baby, I work full time in an international chinese company in Mexico...I'm just so busy all the time. I'm actually wondering if it's gonna be like this for the rest of my life. I wish I could just quit my job to spend more time with my baby before he grows up and doesn't need me anymore. See...I think this is a crisis.
125970
how come people cant find another job while they are employed??? This always baffles me. LOOK FOR A JOB WHILE YOU WORK THERE AND QUIT WHEN YOU FIND ANOTHER ONE!
53877
Will the outcome of this all effect your job? Do you feel in your heart he is innocent? If so then stand by him, if not then gracefully decline to be any part of the situation and yes, find another job.
565525
If your boss cared why you are leaving then they will be surprised that you are leaving and will inquire on the reasons behind that. you can then tell him that your job can no longer accommodate your needs. You tried your best to work it out, however it has been made clear that your job has not accommodated your situation. So you feel that you must leave either in search of one that can or to handle the situation at home before you can return to the work force. \nGood luck with the situation.
122653
Its very unfair, these things just make you feel lost and frustrated.Your boss is a rat!so is that alien.\n A boss should keepall his employers happy and treatthem equally.He sholud have helpedyou there.You did the right thing ,I wouldnt have been able to tolarate such a man.\nMan,you did good for a person who didnt care about you, you should be PROUD! hold your head up high .\nDont feel sad,it WAS the only way out. Had you stayed you would have regretted it.Tell your boss on the face
158620
Poor baby..hey take a sick day...and use it to find another job..Tomorrow...because if you break down and cry on the job they are going to fire you so ...don't go in if your feeling this way...JUST don't You will really feel like crap ...if you lose your man  and your JOB...Girl please DON'T GO IN
250928
You sound as if you are young and just starting out so please take the new job. Your current job can now be a good refernce since they were willing to increase your hours to keep you there. Also, if you feel you are leaving the current job in a bind and your new job is parttime maybe you could still help out until they find someone more permanent. This way you never "burn your bridge" at the current job. Good luck and remember, your new job has benefits and opportunity for growth.
473230
I know it may not seem like your boss notices, but trust me, she does!  i own a business myself.  I take note of those employees that go above and beyond.  My husband was in sales for a lot of years and wondered the same thing.  He was always the first one there, last one to leave.  He is a manager now.  Someone will notice!  Hang in there!
425006
I'd stick around a little while and feel it out.  I'm in a similar situation where I would much rather be doing another aspect of my job (which I'm good at doing and like much more), but there's not many people who are good at another aspect so I get stuck on it continually.  The management knows that I'm not happy there, so they're trying to find someone else (since they know I'll probably leave if they don't).\n\nIf it seems like with the next project he's getting dibs over you, then maybe it's time to approach your employer and ask why.  Who knows, they might training him because they have a bigger and better project for you in the works.
77576
Ask your boss. They aren't yours anymore!\nWhy quit something and keep trying to control it?
254952
the last place i left, i wrote a letter that stated my real reasons for leaving. my boss cut my hours because i took vacation when it was "inconvienent for her" i had seniority over everyone including my boss. i felt i should have been able to take vacation when i wanted to. you should write the letter with the exact reasons for your leaving. maybe they don't know what's going on or why they can't keep help and maybe they'll realize the error of their ways if you let them know exactly why u are leaving.
515413
You'll not know that until it happens. I'm told some never find anything they like, but I was lucky and found something I loved. I used to enjoy getting up in the morning and going to work. The money was good after I learned more about it and I stayed doing that job (42 years) until I retired 2 months ago. I still miss it. You'll know when you have it if your lucky. Trying to plan what your career will be would be very difficult I would think. If you've never done the job before, how do you know if it's what you want? The one thing I knew for a fact was I didn't want to work in a factory or even in the same building forever.
513412
Aww don't worry about it .  Just remember your boss didn't become a boss by sitting in one branch stagnating. Even if she is annoyed, it will simply be because you are a good worker, she will still understand you have to move on for your own career. Ignore the idiot above. ;)  Good luck!