By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter
When you give your notice, if your current supervisor or co-workers ask, will you tell them the name of the new company you are going to? Or do you tell them you are keeping that information private for now? It seems that if you vaguely say, “I will work for a healthcare company” or “a consulting firm,” they will still pry and want to know the name of the company.
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When you gave your notice, did you tell your current supervisor or co-workers if they asked for the name of the new company you were moving to, or did you tell them you were keeping the information private for now? It seems like if you vaguely say, “I’ll be working for a healthcare company or a consulting firm,” they’re still going to pry and want to know the name of the company.
idea? Yes, it does involve your relationship. Now, your boss isn’t going to call that company and say, “Are you kidding? This person is an imbecile. Why did you hire them? They’re an idiot.” If they do, you sue them. It’s really that simple. But I just want to say, it’s not necessary. It’s your life, you can describe it as a healthcare company or a consulting firm or whatever. “I’m joining a healthcare company.”
Now, if you want to brag, by all means, go ahead and brag. If the name of the company is something they recognize and will impress them, then you can list the name of the company. After all, you deserve it, and it helps them contact you and possibly join you once you get there. Now, if these were idiots you didn’t want to be there, you definitely wouldn’t tell them. But you can; you don’t have to. You are not required to do this.
In an exit interview, HR might ask, “So, where are you going to work?” “I’m joining a healthcare company.” “Is there any particular reason you don’t want to tell me?” “Yes.” I’ll leave it at that. It makes them think – what’s the reason? “I’d rather not do that.” You can keep going through the circle with them and laugh at yourself about their behavior and what they’re trying to do. OK?
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