What should be my next step/ mindset if this happens?

Question

I have a pretty good feeling on what I should do but incase I missed anything I would like to know.

I work a court and have my boss and another coworker. Things are okay here however, my coworker informed me that as soon as another job opens up she's out of here.

This is fine, it's life I know. BUT how do I deal with taking on the extra work being that i am still in training and my boss doesn't know squat? Not to mention, I was planning on leaving before her and now it looks like that won't happen. If i do leave, I am leaving my boss out in the cold.

So summary:

How to handle coworker leaving (realistically it will be months before this happens)?

What to do when I plan on leaving in another year or so when something opens up?

Am I obligated to be truthful and loyal to a boss who ranks low on the scale?

Thanks.

P.S. I wanted to mention that I had it planed that when I got this job I was going to work for a year or two then move out. I am only here because it's the only job I can find right now.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

1. Make sure if you intend to leave, hand in your notice before her. Or convince her there is opportunity for a promotion if she stays (obviously there isn't but you want her to stay don't you?)

2. Leave, just because your boss is weak willed / unorganized, doesn't mean it should hold you back from your career. Remember who's more important you or your boss in your eyes?

3. No. There is no law saying you must tell the truth to your boss. 

Go for the job you want! And I hope you get it!

sw · Answer

1) If it will be months before she leaves lets hope your out of training by then. 2) If you're still in training how do you know how competent your boss is? 3)Why not get your head out of the future and into the present, you'll probably end up being a much better employee. 4) You have an obligation to be truthful with everyone you come in contact with, regardless of your opinion of them. 5) If what you're really worried about is the extra work think of it as payback for what she's had to do while you're in "training". 6) I wouldn't plan to leave too quickly, it sounds like you have some major maturing to do before people are going to throw potential jobs your way.

Anonymous · Answer

2 points!!!

What should be my next step/ mindset if this happens?

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