Leaving Vindictive Employer
I'm currently in a role where management team is not only not a good fit for me, but has a history of being vindictive towards employees found to be searching.
They unjustly ruined a coworkers chance of any other position in the company by lying in her termination letter when they found out she was interviewing for another team. Corporate is backing my manager, as he brings in millions in sales.
I want out, but am afraid of being blacklisted in the industry. How can I cirmuvent them repeating their history with me ?
User deleted comment on 08/07/20 at 3:20PM UTC
Anonymous
08/05/20 at 4:39PM UTC
It is standard protocol to request on application to not contact current employer. Most people are jobsearching discreetly so they won't lose their current job until a new one is found. I have known a few who were terminated because this was discovered. It would be very unusual for a prospective employer to inquire why you don't want your current employer to be contacted. If so, simply state they do not know you are seeking a better opportunity.
Anonymous
08/04/20 at 4:03AM UTC
I've been in my current position for a year, after a two month gap.
I'm just really afraid to be hostility fired during the current employment situation. I am checking do not contact current employer on applications and have a note "Do not contact current employer. I will be happy to explain when you call me." On my cover letters. How do I make this less like a red flag? Please fairies give me confidence. Anyone been thru this before?
Crystal Cummings
119
08/14/20 at 2:01AM UTC
Leave out the part offering an explanation, just "do not contact". I believe anyone who has ever worked will understand there is always as least one and it looks weird if you wish to explain it. Like you're defensive.
Oh and it was actually a boss of mine who said "if you're taking time to go to interviews, no one needs to know, not even me, you just have "an appointment" and leave it at that."
Anonymous
08/04/20 at 3:56AM UTC
I agree with the above post— line up references (colleagues, business partners, clients— who will vouch for you.
Once those references are in place, employer will not be able to smear you.
Anonymous
08/04/20 at 3:38AM UTC
Be discreet.
First, line up references (peers, business partners, clients) who will not alert management.
Second, reach out to new companies.
Third, use accrued leave for interviews. If insufficient annual leave, use sick leave if you must.
