I think the 'telling your boss' thing is really case by case, but I think if your boss is generally aware that you are working 'not in your field' and that you might be looking for a job in your field at some point and is a generally supportive person it would be good to let them know? Especially if you think they are a good potential reference.
She definitely is pretty supportive and very understanding that I'm not where I want to be, but she's also working on this really stressful project so... idk. I think I might ask Doug on Tuesday and see what he thinks. If it comes down to it, he and my other boss can be my references.
Any good manager is used to people leaving for better opportunities. I would guess that she even expects you to move on at some point. And really, there's ALWAYS a big project or a busy season or a stressful situation. It's not your job to worry about her (beyond basic human kindness and all) TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!
I was going to be all "COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON" here for you, but then I realized it took me to a Star Trek place, and I wasn't sure if I was entirely comfortable with that. So. There you go.
I definitely just finished packing, so yay! (I did not actually make a packing list, though, so who knows what I'm forgetting.) I hope I can manage to finish the stupid Cerebro hat in time. I had to come up with a way to pack it as a carry on because it's taken me so long to start it that I won't finish it in time to ship to my friend who was going to drive it to con for me D:
Re: asking the boss thing. I waited until I got a second interview. If you think that it's a second-interview situation (as opposed to an offer-you-the-job-on-the-first-interview) that's what I'd do. It felt middle-of-the-road to me. And it spared me some awkwardness on a few interviews I had where I didn't get the job. Being a grown-up is rough.
and on the work thing, i wouldn't tell my boss if i thought they would at some point hold it against me. but if they're generally aware that you'd like to eventually work in your field, they'd probably appreciate it more than just being given two weeks notice if you do get the job. have you been generally job hunting, or is this something that sort of popped up? if it popped up, i would definitely mention that too. so stressful! but fingers crossed!
You do not need to tell your boss anything just yet - BUT, if you think she would be a good reference go ahead. You're in an entry level (or just over) position - no one will think any less of you for pursuing a position in your chosen field. Jumping at a good opportunity is normal, expected behavior.
They'll miss you if you go but they'll be fine. If you don't get it no one knows but your boss (and Doug and Margaret).
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Anyway. That is a totally doable to-do list! Yay!
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Re: asking the boss thing. I waited until I got a second interview. If you think that it's a second-interview situation (as opposed to an offer-you-the-job-on-the-first-interview) that's what I'd do. It felt middle-of-the-road to me. And it spared me some awkwardness on a few interviews I had where I didn't get the job. Being a grown-up is rough.
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and on the work thing, i wouldn't tell my boss if i thought they would at some point hold it against me. but if they're generally aware that you'd like to eventually work in your field, they'd probably appreciate it more than just being given two weeks notice if you do get the job. have you been generally job hunting, or is this something that sort of popped up? if it popped up, i would definitely mention that too. so stressful! but fingers crossed!
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They'll miss you if you go but they'll be fine. If you don't get it no one knows but your boss (and Doug and Margaret).
Also, good luck!
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