There's this woman in my department in her early fifties who keeps on pestering me about when I'm going to leave the supermarket. She's been like this every since she realised that I graduate this year. Yesterday she asked me if I had started looking for another job. I said I hadn't. Her response: "So you're just going to waste your degree and spend the rest of your life here?" I told her that all the jobs I've looked at say you need experience. I've decided not to tell people in my department anything, especially this woman who is really friendly with my manager - she even does the rotas. It's none of her business so I don't know why she keeps on asking me; clearly she wants rid of me. She would be the first to tell my manager if I had applied for other jobs.
I need a new job
July 6th, 2006 at 12:45 pm
July 6th, 2006 at 01:48 pm 1152193719
though it doesn't sound like she is being tactful about 'helping' you get out...
July 6th, 2006 at 01:54 pm 1152194095
July 6th, 2006 at 03:24 pm 1152199498
Whatever her motives, she's out of line. Pursue your career goals as you see fit.
July 6th, 2006 at 04:15 pm 1152202545
July 7th, 2006 at 03:36 am 1152243390
Best to be vague or better yet silent about your plans.
Best of luck in whatever you decide to do!
July 9th, 2006 at 11:39 pm 1152488392
"Thank you for your concern." Say it politely, say it firmly, and after you've said it, go back to whatever you were doing before she asked. You owe your workplace your job performance, not info about your future plans.
And remember - its easier to find a new job when you have a job, and as you apply for jobs note you might have peripheral experiences. It might not be as clearcut as you think.