Comments on: So, your boss is leaving you….

By: Sabrina

Sabrina — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:08:13 +0000

There is one other possibility: you wind up with some of your boss’s old responsibilities…

By: Kelly Watson@Handbag Boutique

Kelly Watson@Handbag Boutique — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:37:34 +0000

I believe, it depends a lot on your relationships. I would follow my boss with pleasure, as he is a true leader.

By: Jodith

Jodith — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:12:43 +0000

I always recommend not only keeping your resume up to date, but keeping an eye on the job ads in your area. It’s good to have a grasp of the employment opportunities in your industry at the drop of a hat.

By: Anger Techniques

Anger Techniques — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:51:15 +0000

I am fortunate my job didn’t go away when my boss left.
When something like this happens it certainly reminds you that you should keep your resume updated. No job is 100% secure.

By: NFL Draft

NFL Draft — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:00:44 +0000

My boss has moved on as well. At first it seemed really strange, but now I have adjusted and am quite enjoying my new role. I am fortunate my job didn’t go away when my boss left.
When something like this happens it certainly reminds you that you should keep your resume updated. No job is 100% secure.
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By: Reena- The Wedding Dresses Designer

Reena- The Wedding Dresses Designer — Mon, 04 May 2009 07:22:31 +0000

I had something like this last year. I am a fashion designer and my boss left and joined another fashion agency.
She called me after few days asking me to join the new agency but since I was already happy and was looking for promotion next month so I didn’t left my old agency.

By: Solar Lights

Solar Lights — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:04:02 +0000

I agree that when your boss is leaving you that it has both good and bad effects. Bad because you’ll be adjusting to your new boss again, and good (boss’ part) because it means your boss is possibly making a big career change for the better. Just be happy for that.

By: Patricia Robb

Patricia Robb — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:38:37 +0000

My boss has moved on as well. At first it seemed really strange, but now I have adjusted and am quite enjoying my new role. I am fortunate my job didn't go away when my boss left. When something like this happens it certainly reminds you that you should keep your resume updated. No job is 100% secure. Good point about getting a reference letter from your outgoing boss. Patricia Patricia Robb's last blog post..Look up, Look Down, Your Pants are Falling Down

By: Jodith

Jodith — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:32:50 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Edy.

The first time my boss left me was when I ended up with the really horrible boss. In the long run, it worked out well, though. I was working for a software company in the support department (my boss was the VP of Worldwide Support). I had really good working relationships with all of his directors, and they knew that I had a great deal of technical skill, so they encourage me to apply for a support position, a job which I really enjoyed.

The second one (the layoff) didn't work out quite as well. I ended up taking a considerable pay cut in the job I found. It's a job that I really enjoy, though, and I'm much happier there than I was in the position where I was laid off.

The only thing I would do different in either of those situations was to be more proactive about where my future was going. I would have had very frank discussions with my outgoing boss about my future and what would happen to me. In my current situation, I've already had that discussion with my boss, and have some very positive ideas about where my job is heading as the leadership changes.

By: Edy

Edy — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:24:28 +0000

Hello Jodith, thanks so much for the great site. You mentioned in this post about your two bad experiences (getting a horrible boss, and the layoff). How did those two events work out for you in the long run? What might you have done differently in hindsight?Thanks!