Over the last few months, my supervisor has been cancelling one-on-one meetings or making them very brief, spends more time working from home, has stopped spontaneous check-ins with me, and is taking a day or two PTO on a regular basis.

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September 21,2023 at 4:22PM UTC

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Over the last few months, my supervisor has been cancelling one-on-one meetings or making them very brief, spends more time working from home, has stopped spontaneous check-ins with me, and is taking a day or two PTO on a regular basis. Two days ago, I found a reply email in a shared inbox thanking them for applying for a position. Since it looks like they're getting ready to resign, how do I prepare myself for what seems the inevitable change headed my way?

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AnonymousSeptember 21,2023 at 7:21PM UTC
Clean up everything.
Get your supervisor to sign off on any critical documents. Finally prepare your job description, status on all projects and list of critical reoccurring meetings so your new boss can get acclimated quickly.
Julie WozniakSeptember 25,2023 at 7:58PM UTC
Yes! This advice could not be better. Set boundaries and expectations early and quickly so no misunderstandings.
AnonymousSeptember 21,2023 at 7:21PM UTC
It was a "thank you for applying" email, not an offer letter. Nothing is inevitable, but it does look like they're looking and possibly interviewing. I agree that you must keep your head down and do your job to the best of your ability. If and when a change occurs, do your best to make an excellent first impression. Since they seem to have "checked out," you may need to ensure you have clear directions for everything that needs to be done and be diligent about documenting progress on any ongoing projects.
AnonymousSeptember 27,2023 at 6:45PM UTC
Well, it happened! They gave 3 months' notice today. I'll be documenting processes, doing my best at my job, and getting ready to welcome a new manager.