Boss finds out you've accepted another job... your play?

[KilgoreTrout]

Got a verbal offer on Tuesday, just waiting for the paperwork to give my formal resignation. I have told no one at my current company about the new job. My boss came from the company I'm going to, so I assume he still has moles there. The new outfit is a $1B division of a $9B firm, so there are lots of potential moles.

So this morning I'm on a conference call and my boss barges in and asks if I have a minute.... I've got my headset on and am following a presentation on webex.... I tell him that I'm on a call. He says he needs to talk to me now.

We go to his office and he says, "I need to have a frank discussion with you. I know you're entertaining a postion with another firm."

Now it's essentially a done deal. I have agreed on compensation and a start date with the new firm, but have not yet received the formal offer in writing. For all I know the offer letter is sitting in a FedEx box on my front porch back home.

So what's the best way to handle this awkward situation? Oh, and btw - I had my review just yesterday.

[Elevens]

"I always keep my options open."

[fyodor]

Tell him: "Got a verbal offer on Tuesday, just waiting for the paperwork to give my formal resignation."

[Shajen]

KT,

quick advice:

Don't burn any bridges, but remember that no one besides yourself will look out for your best interest.

Your boss is probably just trying to cover his ass.

Congrats on the new jorb.

[nation]

What can he do? And whats it to him?

[JaredL]

Sign the papers then tell him.

[jba]

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[Low Limit Loser]

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Tell him: "Got a verbal offer on Tuesday, just waiting for the paperwork to give my formal resignation."

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Absolutely, play it straight. No need to be sneaky or manipulative. Don't burn any bridges on the way out the door.

LLL

[The DaveR]

I wouldn't work for a company that is so dumb that they can't keep their hiring processes confidential.

But to answer your question based on the information you've given, you say yes you are and you level with him.

[BoogerFace]

Congrats!

Be honest about it. The cat's out of the bag anyway. You don't have to give your notice today, just listen to him and promise to think about whatever he says.