This Thursday is my last day at work, and next Monday I'm starting a new job. The job is the same, but with less pressure and stress because of the corporate climate I am moving into, and away from.

I had given my two weeks notice to my 2 bosses, but didn't mention anything to my staff. I felt at the time, that if I told them I was leaving, I would lose authority. Of course they'd do their work, but

I just didn't feel I had to tell them.

One of my part time (very very part time, doesn't work over the summer, only works 15 hours a week when she does, and my bosses wanted me to fire her many months ago and I didn't and I had to fight to get her a raise and she'll never know that) staff came in to talk to me. She said she was very angry with me...that everyone in my district knew I was leaving and yet I never said anything to the staff where I work. She asked when was I going to say anything?...and I said I hadn't really thought about it. She said I was a slimy persona and she was very angry with me.

I didn't say anything, I just listened, and she left.

Point is, my staff has been talking about leaving, going back to school, hating where we work, looking for new jobs....I went out and did something about it, and this one worker gave me shit about it.

Did I owe my staff a notification that I would be leaving? Is it any of their business? I'll be replaced in no time..

thanks for your time

Would it be your responsibility to inform your staff or is that up to your bosses to inform staff??

I think a heads up should of been given to those you are in charge of. Gives them time to prepare and say their good byes instead an abrupt departure and people saying wtf??!!

My 2 cents.

Who cares? You only have 2 days left.

i think a few days in advance would be nice to tell them. people always want to give a cake, or going away card, etc.

by the way, congrats on your new job!

so long suckers!!!!!!

I think the professional thing to do would have been to give your support staff the same notice you gave your supervisor. I would have also met with them as a group to discuss the transition - ie who is doing what once you leave. That being said, the woman seems to have overreacted, imo. Congrats on the new gig.

i say dont worry about it... its there loss... and your off to a wonderful, peaceful fresh start and a new place... look out for you and make you happy and who gives a flying fuk about em..

enjoy and congrats on the new job darlin!!

jone70 said:

I think the professional thing to do would have been to give your support staff the same notice you gave your supervisor. I would have also met with them as a group to discuss the transition - ie who is doing what once you leave. That being said, the woman seems to have overreacted, imo. Congrats on the new gig.

I agree with everything you said here.

you shoudn't do things that don't make you happy. if the people in your job aren't happy that you're happy in your new job- they weren't your friends to begin with. im quite glad your in a state that makes you happy.

psychodelicide said:

jone70 said:

I think the professional thing to do would have been to give your support staff the same notice you gave your supervisor. I would have also met with them as a group to discuss the transition - ie who is doing what once you leave. That being said, the woman seems to have overreacted, imo. Congrats on the new gig.

I agree with everything you said here.

Good luck with the new job.

I too think you probably should have let them know you were leaving.. They are probably terrified some oger is gonna take your place! I wouldnt beat myself up about it though.. Whats done is done and you learn from your mistakes!

Congrats on the new job!!

BlackAdder7 said:

This Thursday is my last day at work, and next Monday I'm starting a new job. The job is the same, but with less pressure and stress because of the corporate climate I am moving into, and away from.

I had given my two weeks notice to my 2 bosses, but didn't mention anything to my staff. I felt at the time, that if I told them I was leaving, I would lose authority. Of course they'd do their work, but

I just didn't feel I had to tell them.

One of my part time (very very part time, doesn't work over the summer, only works 15 hours a week when she does, and my bosses wanted me to fire her many months ago and I didn't and I had to fight to get her a raise and she'll never know that) staff came in to talk to me. She said she was very angry with me...that everyone in my district knew I was leaving and yet I never said anything to the staff where I work. She asked when was I going to say anything?...and I said I hadn't really thought about it. She said I was a slimy persona and she was very angry with me.

I didn't say anything, I just listened, and she left.

Point is, my staff has been talking about leaving, going back to school, hating where we work, looking for new jobs....I went out and did something about it, and this one worker gave me shit about it.

Did I owe my staff a notification that I would be leaving? Is it any of their business? I'll be replaced in no time..

thanks for your time

first of all, congratulations on your new job!!!! best wishes for your success.

second, i don't think you had a duty to tell your staff about your personal plans with regard to work. if you gave notice to your bosses, you followed protocol.

now, if all of your staff were to be terminated following your departure, conan o'brien style, then yeah, maybe you should have told them. but from what you say they will stil be employed there, just under another person who will be replacing you.

in my view, if anyone had a duty to make your news public it would be up to your supervisers.

again, congratulations!

JustErin said:

Who cares? You only have 2 days left.

Co-sign!

jone70 said:

I think the professional thing to do would have been to give your support staff the same notice you gave your supervisor. I would have also met with them as a group to discuss the transition - ie who is doing what once you leave. That being said, the woman seems to have overreacted, imo. Congrats on the new gig.

My thoughts exactly - down to the congrats.

BUT - what's done is done. Enjoy yourself knowing you're out of that forsaken place in a few days.

thanks everyone for your ideas. I think Jones was the most professional, but I agree with JustErin and XxAxX....

At my company, it's usually the supervisor that sends out emails letting staff know that an employee is leaving.