Thinking of a job change.

muddle84

Hello all. I work as an engineer and enjoy my job but have recently found out what some of my colleagues earn and realise that I am underpaid based on my performance. What's the proper etiquette for moving jobs if there is any? I'm in the middle of a project that I would know the most about so am key to some aspects of the project ( I know I'm replaceable at the same time). I have said it to my managers about my pay a year ago and never got an answer and again this year and still have got no answer. I have applied for a few jobs and have interviews lined up but I feel a bit guilty for doing all this. Should I tell my managers I have interviews or keep it to myself until/ if I get offered another role and go with the highest bidder?

I have never been in this situation before so am just wondering what other people's experiences are with this kind of thing?

Tom Dunne

Loose the guilt, keep quiet and look after Number 1. Nobody else will.

Say nothing until you have a firm offer in your hand and are prepared to walk.

bee06

Tom Dunne wrote: »

Loose the guilt, keep quiet and look after Number 1. Nobody else will.

Say nothing until you have a firm offer in your hand and are prepared to walk.

This. Your current company has already shown they are looking out for themselves with the way they dealt with the pay issue you raised. Do the same yourself now.

muddle84

Thanks folks for your replies! I think you are both right! Would it normally be frowned upon to leave like that all of a sudden or is it just all part of the business??

bee06

It would be very rare that someone would tell their manager that they were interviewing somewhere else or looking elsewhere I would say unless you were in a temporary/contract position. The norm would be to wait until you have a job offer to broach the subject.

Humour Me

I would nearly wait until you have a contract for the new job in your hands before you mention anything.

It's not something you should be worried about telling them. My standard explanation when giving my notice is that an opportunity came up that I am really interested in and I felt I had to go for it. It keeps things on a positive note with the employer (even if they are the reason your leaving)

Mrs OBumble

muddle84 wrote: »

Thanks folks for your replies! I think you are both right! Would it normally be frowned upon to leave like that all of a sudden or is it just all part of the business??

Your contract has a notice period in it - it's usually one month.

You have to serve this notice, and during it you will be expected to hand over your knowledge etc to someone else.

So you will not be leaving "all of a sudden".



As you are looking around, make sure you have a good story about why you want the new job. "Because I want more money" may be the the truth, but "Because I am looking for some new challenges" will open more doors for you.