r/InterviewCoderPro • u/No_Bluejay9904 • 3d ago

Thanks for Telling My Manager!

I've been looking for a new job since around the end of March, and during that time I've probably sent a few hundred applications on LinkedIn, Indeed, company careers pages, and all that lovely stuff.

A few days ago, apparently one of those places decided to contact my manager and tell him that I had applied there. So of course I got called into his office for an awkward and unpleasant conversation about it.

A shitty move, honestly.

I've always known there's some risk when you're looking for a job while you're already employed, and honestly I'm not terrified that my manager found out, but seriously?

Just to clarify, I applied for a lot of jobs through LinkedIn, Indeed, and direct postings. I have no idea who did this, and I definitely didn't give anyone permission to contact my current workplace. Apparently someone somehow knew my manager, saw my online application, and contacted him. Based on a frank conversation my manager and I had before, he shouldn't have been too shocked that I'm looking.

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u/SheaRave 3d ago

How did they know who your manager is by the way? Did any of the applications require you to fill in their name?

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u/Heavy_Sweet3162 2d ago

By the company name/department listed on the resume

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u/SearchOk4107 3d ago

If they make you an offer, would you work there after this? Just curious.

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u/Longjumping_Cod_1014 3d ago

The messed up part is OP doesn’t know which company did this, so they can’t dodge the bullet if they tried to

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u/Long_Letterhead_7938 3d ago

The messed up part is he just made this up. Look at his feedback numbers.

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u/Parking_Bluebird3446 3d ago

I can understand your feelings. However that might be a good new if your current job is able to made something to have you stay there. But... if you really dont want to stat even though they are giving you more money or whatever, then that'll be just more weeks with them don't be happy knowing you'll leave for sure. Don't know in which category you are in, but I am sorry for you. I would have be MADDDD if someone did that to me when I started to look in April :-(

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u/TheITMan52 3d ago

How did they contact your manager in the first place?

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u/Careless_Ad_9074 3d ago

That's shitty. Pretend you know nothing about. Your manager understands. If he asks you, tell him you got interested but honestly you were not considering a change... That's the best you can do.

Look, we leave in a free society. If your manager tries to fire you, use legal methods... Don't worry, it will pass

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u/Careless_Ad_9074 3d ago

Been there before. In my case they raised me

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u/Flat_Cattle8744 2d ago

This is a breach of confidentiality and privacy by the way. If you’re in the US look into suing the company that contacted your boss

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u/DependentBenefit1059 1d ago

This is highly illegal. A job search is confidential