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Jane S.
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01/31/19 at 5:15PM UTC
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when is it OK to share info about colleagues that others don't know?

Someone on my team recently told me she's been interviewing for a new job at a new company. I also happen to know that she is about to get a big promotion and raise (I'm pretty close with the person who's promoting her). I wish I weren't privy to all this information, but since I am, should I be doing anything about it? (Should I tell her she's about to get promoted? / should I tell the person promoting her that she's actively looking for a new role?) Or do I just stay out of it?

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Anonymous
01/31/19 at 7:23PM UTC
Do you know why she's looking for another opportunity? If it's culture related and you feel she wouldn't be happy staying at the company, I'd recommend not saying anything. If it's growth related maybe try to have a more in-depth conversation about whether she's communicated her development goals with her leaders.
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cmgiusti
01/31/19 at 5:35PM UTC
I would ask if she has reached out to her manager about her career progression before looking for a new job. Is her reason for looking lack of career growth?
Anonymous
01/31/19 at 11:59PM UTC
But what would you do with the answer if it was no? The reason is that Jane's colleagues shared information with her in confidence and I also am assuming that basically once the person gives her resignation, her manager will tell her about the fact that she would have gotten a promotion. The person can always change their mind. It really depends on how close you are to these people and whether you think your duty of friendship outweighs your professional duty to keep things in confidence. Not knowing more about this situation, I'd be inclined to stay out of it.

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