[mcl6136]

Now I am waiting for final interview news and things at work seem more and more false.

I live in a very small town... so word that I am looking for a new job has leaked out, inevitably. I don't think my boss, who is brand new, has a clue, but our Board of Directors MUST KNOW that I'm so out of here.

I might get both (or none) of these job offers, but if I don't, I'm going to give my notice. The truth is, the only reason that I am still here is because I'm a serious candidate for other jobs, and I don't want to quit while the whole interview finalizing process/reference checking is in process. I think it would make me look like a flake.

But the pressure of the fake factor ....is more than I can bear.

Your comments were helpful to me. You're right that if the shoe was on the other foot, my employer wouldn't think twice about unloading me. There is little loyalty on their side.

I just feel so inauthentic! I feel like my intentions are VISIBLE AND OBVIOUS.

The bottom line, though, is there is no law against looking for another job.

Whew.....it's getting hot in here!!!!

[hvert]

Good luck with the new job!

The whole employment/job search thing really does seem to be stacked against the employee sometimes. I had one boss who kept asking me if I was happy, if the job was a good fit. One day I was honest: the job was not what I wanted. That was a really bad move on my part - I was branded after that and they did everything they could to hurry me out the door.

So, don't feel bad about starting the process of getting a new job without telling your boss. It's just the nature of the beast. Hopefully no one knows anything for sure. You are smart to keep your job while you are going through this interview process.