My boss's boss just left with no job lined up

16 Comments

1. Barb HansenApril 4,2022 at 9:12PM UTC

   I don't think you're reading too much into what's happening - a series of key people leaving a company is always something to take note of.

   You can always spruce up your resume and start casting your line into the job-market lake without you quitting your current job. Sometimes vacancies are opporunities so keep your eye open at your current company as well.

2. AnonymousApril 4,2022 at 10:21PM UTC

   Glassdoor reviews are often not a statistically significant sampling of the company's total employees to know if plummeting scores really mean anything important about the company.
   Those who post often have agendas, good or bad. A single bad review can make the score plummet. Also, senior executives? They don't post reviews on Glassdoor.

   Your company sounds pretty large. Sometimes leaders are in a place where they can either leave with a golden parachute, they aren't telling their employer that they have another job lined up because of negotiations with severance, etc., OR they have been asked to leave. It sometimes trickles down no farther than that. Also, they can't and won't give you details about why your boss's boss left. There is no "spinning" in that situation. It is a generic statement that will provide no further detail than is legally called for.

   Favorites don't stay favorites if the results aren't there. They could be getting ready to restructure a lot of things and to re-prioritize projects that are more geared toward updated company objectives and the bottom line. Just because you were doing more work and aren't now doesn't mean that something drastic is in the works. It could take time to prepare the new plans to make that possible. Being busy isn't always an indicator of the success of the work. Even in companies with great reputations. Boeing is a great example of this - 737 Max's cost-over-safety approach and the delays and cost overruns with their aerospace projects. Lots of work - not a lot of positive results. Idling things can be a sign that more positive changes are coming that will ramp up the workforce again.

   Having stated that, ALWAYS have your resume updated. Always. This was an attempt to look at the other side of the coin, but I don't think that it hurts to look. Even when things are perceived as going well.

3. AnonymousApril 4,2022 at 10:50PM UTC

   You're kidding right? You should have been looking for awhile now.

   This is not going to suddenly right itself. You are among those still standing on the Titanic. Get out as fast as you can while there is still a company left to call to verify employment.

4. Echo SchneiderApril 4,2022 at 11:06PM UTC

   Don't feel the need to stay if this company or position isn't providing you the opportunity to thrive. Your career and talents are too precious to waste. I would suggest actively seeking out alternatives.

   Also, always have your resume up to date, no matter what.

5. AnonymousApril 4,2022 at 11:18PM UTC

   Listen to your gut!
   You are not reading too much into it and the data points are showing that this is not a good environment. You can look into opportunities in another group or outside the company.

6. AnonymousApril 5,2022 at 12:36AM UTC

   Run fast. And don't take a job with a company with bad reviews.

7. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistApril 5,2022 at 8:14AM UTC

   No one wants to be the last rat on a sinking ship.

   What are you waiting for?

   Not sure why you're reading Glassdoor reviews about a company you're already working at.

   Fire up that resume and get cracking.

8. Michelle S.April 6,2022 at 4:46PM UTC

   I constantly look at glassdoor whenever I’m a part of a larger company. This often gives insight into sentiment from other departments that you had no idea about, especially if you’re remote.

9. AnonymousApril 5,2022 at 7:11PM UTC

   If you aren't looking you need to start right away. While I would not have been in motion just by my boss leaving, but with all the other context something is shifting in the organization.

   I see a warning sign that so many have bailed and the current conversation is about stock prices.

   Good luck

10. AnonymousApril 6,2022 at 12:40PM UTC

    When management is leaving in droves take it as a sign. they probably know something you are not being told.

11. AnonymousApril 6,2022 at 12:55PM UTC

    Time to start looking for a new job.

12. AnonymousApril 6,2022 at 2:21PM UTC

    Advice a former manager gave me: run to something, not from something. Absolutely look for a new position but don't settle for something just to leave if your day-to-day work is going okay.

13. AnonymousApril 6,2022 at 2:42PM UTC

    Definitely time to go.

14. Nancy AntonApril 6,2022 at 2:54PM UTC

    Don't leave without another job to go to. Start looking and only take a role that is better than what you currently have. Taking any job will only compound the problem. Having no job is the worst situation you can be in. Wait for your manager to get settled and the others, they may have an opportunity for you. Take your time, and look, seriously, but don't leave till you have better. Worst case, you will be given a package to leave, or be able to collect unemployment if you are laid off. Don't hurt yourself more.

15. Julie Chatman, MBA, CISMApril 6,2022 at 2:58PM UTC

    It looks like you have plenty of environmental signals and data points, plus your intuition is telling you that something isn't right, however, you have to do what's best for you.

    Nancy Anton's suggestions seem to be spot on.

16. AnonymousApril 7,2022 at 4:39PM UTC

    My boss left a job without another one lined up. She had the bandwidth to be able to do so. This is something we could never afford to do, so when I left, I had been unhappy already and spent another 3 months looking for a job. It sucks, but I would say stick it out if you can and find another job. But if you are unhappy and can afford to do so, leave and look for a new job.