Stress Management Support Group

Stress management defines stress as a person's physiological response to an external stimulus that triggers the "fight-or-flight" reaction.Stress can be overwhelming. This community is for best practices in stress management.

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Candyx 01/29/2014

Hi there, I have a stress related work issue. I got a job interview last week and as I had no holiday entitlement I had to call in sick to attend. I got the job, but now don't know what to tell my current employer as I am sure that if I tell her I found a new job she will know I was at an interview the day I called in sick. I have not been able to sleep for days due to thinking about this, and I am continuously anxious but I need to quit on Monday. HELP!Any suggestions or guidance?

Thanks in advance x

pd2012 01/30/2014

What you need to do is be straight and up front with your current employer. All employers expect this situation. No employee would ever tell a current employer that they are out interviewing.

You don't want to burn bridges so be up front. Of course you'll need to go through all the obligatory questions from your employer as to why your were looking to leave but as long as you have a reasonable explanation you should not have any trouble just telling them the truth.

Congratulations and good luck on your new job.

deleted_user 02/03/2014

Hi Candyx,

How exciting to have a new job opportunity! The thought of quitting a current job can be stressful. I agree with what pd2012 said with being up front and honest with your employer. Talk to your boss and give her a letter of resignation so you leave on good terms. If they ask why, be honest with them. Just know that everything will all work out and your transition to your new job will be smooth.

Hope you have a great first week!

Ashley

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