Need some input on job situation

Karenin · August 2015

Refresher- DH got a new job and we are moving out of state. DH has signed all paperwork and his employment agreement and so the new company (a huge international company) is just processing his forms and doing his background check. Monday they will be all done and he will give notice at his job here and start his new job Aug. 24.

Problem: I had planned to tell my job on Monday too. I work in academics and hiring someone new takes FOREVER around here. So I had planned to tell my Dean that I'd stay here through the end of September and then could do some work remotely until they find a replacement (finding someone to cover my classes will be fine). BUT we were lucky enough to get DS is preschool in our home state and it starts Sept. 1, which means I and the kids should really join DH by then. SO that makes me want to talk to my Dean when I meet with him later today because I want the school to have as close to a month's notice as possible, but I'm always paranoid and didn't want to say anything until all i's were dotted and t's crossed for DH's new job.

Question: Should I talk to the Dean now or wait until Monday? WWYD?

vvitchhazel · August 2015

I would talk to the Dean now. Let him know the situation exactly how you laid it out for us. Tell him what your plan was and how things have possibly changed because of this new opportunity for your husband. The best thing you can do is to just be up front about it.

ashs88 · August 2015

I personally would wait until everything is finalized, just because I'd be paranoid about jinxing everything. It's really only a couple of days difference and it would still be 3 weeks notice. It is nice that you don't want to leave them scrambling to hire someone new, but you really have to do what will work best for you and your family.

babybluu · August 2015

I would talk to him now, and say it's possible you could leave this early. If they really couldn't find a replacement for you by then, then I would probably stay to be honest just until they find someone, as long as they were actively looking. Since now it's less than a months notice.

andreachristine81 · August 2015

You are obviously a super thoughtful woman and it's so nice to see that you care so much

. Personally, I would wait until everything is finalized though... I too would just feel more comfortable that everything was in contract before spilling the beans (I work in law, it's just my nature). Best of luck and congrats to your hubby! Sounds like an amazing opportunity! And like you said, you can always work remotely until they can secure a replacement. Best of luck to you

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Karenin · August 2015

Thanks everyone!!! I appreciate the input so much! I ended up talking to him and just saying DH had an offer and it was likely to happen. He was really supportive and said he selfishly hopes I stay but is happy to keep me as long as I can stay here or remotely and to help me with finding a job in my new state. He was grateful I was so up front. He also said I'm irreplaceable and if I go everyone will be really sad about it, which was ridiculously nice. (I'm not irreplaceable at all but it's nice to feel so appreciated at work!)

blondiebrat0916 · August 2015

Congrats on a happy resolution.

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