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Old 04-27-2010, 02:52 PM   #1
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I just had one of my employees come into my office and ask what I thought about her applying for a job listed in the paper. Am I right to be pissed about this? I've just always thought that was a BIG workplace no no.

Maybe I'm just old school. What do you guys and gals think?
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Old 04-27-2010, 02:59 PM   #2
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Agreed. Either she's just stupid, or she's only half-stupid and thinks it will help her get more money from you. Either way = FAIL.
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I had this happen. While I wasn't pissed,I wasn't exactly happy. I told my guy to do what he needed to do. I then set up interviews at his shop, in case I had to replace him.
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What type of job is it?

How old is she?

What is your relationship like?

Generally it would be taboo but if she is young she may asking you as a friend or father figure or mentor rather than a boss.
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What type of job is it?

How old is she?

What is your relationship like?

Generally it would be taboo but if she is young she may asking you as a friend or father figure or mentor rather than a boss.
What he said. Depending on the relationship, I have spoken with past bosses about this type of thing to get their insight and advice without negative connotations.
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Old 04-27-2010, 03:05 PM   #6
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may be angling for a raise.
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If shes angling for a raise like that, I'd let her go. Thats tacky and inappropriate.

A really great boss has not only the companys well being in mind but also their employees.

Is she in a dead end position? No room for improvement? Would it make for a better future for her to move on from where she's at?
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What type of job is it?

How old is she?

What is your relationship like?

Generally it would be taboo but if she is young she may asking you as a friend or father figure or mentor rather than a boss.
This is probably the case, but I've had bosses in the past who I considered close friends. I kept my mouth shut til I had an offer to accept.

I don't think she was angling for a raise. Maybe she's just naive. Who knows?
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Old 04-27-2010, 03:14 PM   #9
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If shes angling for a raise like that, I'd let her go. Thats tacky and inappropriate.

A really great boss has not only the companys well being in mind but also their employees.

Is she in a dead end position? No room for improvement? Would it make for a better future for her to move on from where she's at?
It would be a comparable job with better benefits. I can't blame her for thinking about it, but there is no way I would approach my boss with something like that.
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Old 04-27-2010, 03:15 PM   #10
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If shes angling for a raise like that, I'd let her go. Thats tacky and inappropriate.

A really great boss has not only the companys well being in mind but also their employees.

Is she in a dead end position? No room for improvement? Would it make for a better future for her to move on from where she's at?
Depends on how much you are worth to the company, what you do for a living, and what type of company it is. Leaving is very much an option for fast movers and people wanting raises in a high demand career. Some companies struggle to retain talent.

I've applied for jobs within my company just to get my managers attention.
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