I currently work part time as a leasing maanager for out loft building as well as a part time personal assistant to a lady who lives in the buiding. My boss of the lofts quit on Friday and my reginal manager came in today asking if i would be interested in full time postion as the asst. mgr.! (YAY, esp with the baby on the way), but I won't know all the details or if the offer is good till the end of the week.
My question is this. Do I or should I give the lady whom I assist for a 2 weeks notice (if things go well) or just talk to her? What do I say? Also,I know someone who is interested in taking my place for her too.
I am a big tender heart girl who is scared of hurting her feelings, but I need the benefits and maternity leave that the full time job would provide..... What oh what do I do or say?
I should say that there is no HR department as the lady is a one woman show...LOL!
I would certainly give her a few weeks notice and also talk to her. She will
need to find someone else. Congratulations.
Two weeks is just a guideline... if you like this woman and want to help her out in finding a new person, talk to her as soon as your new position is finalized - no matter if that's a month or two days. Offer to assist in finding someone new and transitioning your duties. If she relies on you, try not to leave her in the lurch.
If it were me, first, I'd see what the offer is, and if it is good, before talking to the woman you assist. Once you have the offer lined up, then give two weeks notice with contact information for the person you feel would be suitable for the job. Offer to have them meet up for a quick coffee, or if she's willing to agree, have your replacement shadow you for a couple days. But I wouldn't bring anything up until you know for sure that the job is yours.
And when you do talk to the woman you assist, be kind and let her know how much you liked working for her, and also that you really need the benefits this new job will provide. You don't want to leave her in a lurch, and here's the information for a great candidate for the job. If it were me, and if she handled it well, I think I'd also send her some flowers and let her know that you so appreciated the time working with her. (If that's true.) This can soften things and as you will see her around the building, it's best to keep the end of the business relationship as amicable as possible.
Congratulations on the job offer and the new baby. Benefits and maternity leave just when you needed it most. God is Good.
Giving notice is a courtesy. Pursue the full-time assistant manager position with the regional manager, find out the details, how long you will have to consider it and when you are needed to start. It is important that you have all of the facts to consider it carefully. It could be a no-brainer but it could also be something to think about depending on what the details of the position are. If and when you know you will be accepting the new position you will need to let your current employer know immediately. Is your relationship strictly professional or also friendly? That will determine how you handle it. Either way be honest with her. I think it would be ok to tell her how much you care about her, appreciate your experience with her and that you believe you have a suitable replacement you could recommend if she is interested. Congratulations, by the way, on a job well done making this opportunity for advancement possible! And best wishes for you and your little one one the way:)
I would be honest with the woman. Give her the details on why you are leaving (benefits, full-time, etc) and ask her what would work but wait until you are 100% sure on the other job. Let her know you know of someone who is interested in interviewing with her if she would like someone new and that you would like to keep in touch with her when you leave. (Maybe meet for lunch or something when you leave). You never know when you might need her for an additonal reference.
Best Wishes!
Speak to her let her know and also that you know someone who will take your position if she is interested.
Your HR department would likely have guidelines you should follow.
