Never name-drop

By Kayla - 16/01/2021 11:02 - United States - Wenatchee

Today, I had a job interview. I have another job I want to leave, but haven't said anything yet. At the interview, I mentioned where I worked, and the interviewer name-dropped my manager. She then told me he was her step brother. So much for not wanting my manager to know. FML
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RichardPencil 30

If you saw that documentary "Step Brothers" by Will Ferrell, you'd realize they are usually enemies, so your secret is safe.

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Bogrbon 27

In an interview, you could request in a polite way they not contact your current employer, and she, if she has any integrity, wouldn't contact your manager, even if he's family. You would just explain that you'd like to notify your employer you're searching only when you're ready to submit a resignation and have references from previous employers, etc. A bit of bad luck that she asked if you knew him and he was your manager, but you should be able to handle the situation.

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peterblack67 9

Oh no. That is bad luck.

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tounces7 27

Eh, maybe she doesn't like him? Could get lucky.

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Bogrbon 27

In an interview, you could request in a polite way they not contact your current employer, and she, if she has any integrity, wouldn't contact your manager, even if he's family. You would just explain that you'd like to notify your employer you're searching only when you're ready to submit a resignation and have references from previous employers, etc. A bit of bad luck that she asked if you knew him and he was your manager, but you should be able to handle the situation.

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RichardPencil 30

If you saw that documentary "Step Brothers" by Will Ferrell, you'd realize they are usually enemies, so your secret is safe.

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WardenWolf 26

It depends on how professional they are. I'd say you have a pretty good chance of them NOT saying anything, On the other hand, they probably won't hire you in order to keep things from being awkward.

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