Thread: Plz help with my work dilemma (srs)

Cliffs

- Been working towards my CPA license for about a year now, I'm so close I can jizz on it
- Been with employer for 2 years (their sign off is a requirement for my acceptance)
- Employer doesn't know I'm planning to quit just after I get my license (for a good reason, nothing wrong with our relationship)


My view (tldr): I can tell them prior to any orchestrated shenanigans that I'm leaving (though this would be nearly 2 months notice) and that I hope they will still sign off on my license. This seems more considerate, as it is a small business, and I do feel I owe it to them. They've taught me a lot, invested a lot of time and resources into me, and frankly I feel bad that I'm bailing as soon as I'm qualified. But the selfish part of me doesn't want to leave anything to chance, i.e. in the event they say no, if you're leaving, we won't sign your papers. On the other hand, I can simply not tell them. It's a little more stressful working everything out under my own secret timeline, but I'm confident I can secure and submit everything prior to giving my 2 or 3 or 4 weeks notice. Perhaps they will be disappointed, but like I said above, the work relationship is good, I'm just moving for personal reasons. I'd like to keep things positive so they can be a reference at my next job, so this might also be on the table.

Anyway... thoughts?

Take what's mine and fck everything else?
Be a considerate simp and risk all my hard work?

Originally Posted by littlecaesars59

flip a coin

Terrible advice.

Originally Posted by Drew23

You don't owe them anything. Wait until you get your papers signed because that is in your own personal best interest. Once that is done, thank them respectfully for the opportunity and inform them of your decision to move on. Even better if you can give two weeks notice. If they react negatively, your only responses should be respectful and grateful.

In the months leading up to this, I struggled coming to terms with not telling them. But ultimately decided it's what I had to do. But now I'm getting closer and everything is gonna be super tight and I'm having second thoughts.. thinking it could fine to inform them so it doesn't appear like I'm playing them. But thank you for the reinforcement.

Originally Posted by littlecaesars59

do it. flip a coin

Originally Posted by RJLXA

Telling them youre leaving before you are certified would be the stupidest thing you could do. You owe them nothing, you are already in a mutual agreement compensation for your labor. You could die tomorrow and you will be replaced no problem.

Showing your cards immediately removes any negotiating power you might have.

More of what I like to hear.

Originally Posted by RJLXA

Additionally, if they wanted a CPA they couldve hired one but sounds like they didnt want to pay for one. Instead hoped to groom one and take advantage of it and bank on your perceived "loyalty".

Becoming a CPA brings a large increase in pay, and I gather that is a reason for leaving. You gotta look out for #1, you wont necessarily have to leave. Get some offers and bring it to them and ask if they can meet them (if you want to stay). If not, move on.

This.

Do you have something new lined up or not?
If yes, are you going to give them a chance to match?
If no and you're taking some time off before looking for a new job just be courteous with the 2+ week heads up.