# My boss told me he's looking for another job. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 11, 2002, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-boss-told-me-hes-looking-for-another-job/131869 "2002-10-11T20:12:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Winston\_Smith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e95f7d/32.png) [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2002, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-boss-told-me-hes-looking-for-another-job/131869/1 "2002-10-11T20:12:08Z")
Isn’t that an inapproporiate thing to share with an “underling”? We’ve talked about seeking greener pastures in general terms since we were outsourced a few months ago - none of us are pleased with our new employers. Though I have been looking for a new job for the last 2 months (and I think I found something), I’ve never told him I was in the hunt. A little voice in my mind is saying “It’s a trap. He’s trying to find out if you’re looking.” I’ve always trusted him in the past, but I just don’t know. Just a little workplace drama for you entertainment. ---
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2002, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-boss-told-me-hes-looking-for-another-job/131869/2 "2002-10-11T20:29:30Z")
It could be a hint there’s a promotion in store for you pretty soon, so you’d better start looking like you’re ready for it. If he really does go, and you do too, consider this a golden networking opportunity. ---
**Author:** ![kevja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/aeb1de/32.png) [@kevja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kevja)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2002, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-boss-told-me-hes-looking-for-another-job/131869/3 "2002-10-11T21:50:34Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Winston Smith \* > \*\*I’ve never told him I was in the hunt. A little voice in my mind is saying “It’s a trap. He’s trying to find out if you’re looking.” I’ve always trusted him in the past, but I just don’t know \*\* It may not be a trap, but I don’t think it’s ever a good idea to tell anyone at your current place of employment that you are looking elsewhere. Your boss may figure you have quit already (which in a way you have), and he may start looking for your replacement. Or on a more positive note, as the other post said, you may be next in line for a promotion. Play your cards close to your vest. How about that for a pithy cliche. And good luck.