Why would my boss need to know this information?

[Anonymous]

I work in a normal hardware retail store. I told a coworker over a year ago i was leaving as soon as i graduate. The word got to him and a few other coworkers and im always getting asked when am I graduating. He's the main person in the store that has talked about my degree non stop to others. Recently he wants to know the exact date I graduate from school and told me it serious information he needs to know. He's been asking what semester, the month. Do I have to tell him this?

[Anonymous]

He wants to know because he needs to organise a replacement for you but that isn't your problem or in your interests.

If you tell them then they may well replace you before you want to be replaced.

You should check your contract for details of the notification period.

It is probably at least a week before, but I had thought a rule of thumb was that it was equal to your pay interval, e. g. if you are paid monthly you should give a months notice.

Personally I think the guy is a total asshole, he should learn some fucking respect and the difference between want and need, he is not entitled to the information and asking repeatedly has a somewhat rapey vibe to it, he doesn't take no for an answer apparently.

So in my opinion you should find out exactly what the minimum legal requirement is and give that much notice plus 1 day for safety.

In future don't tell other people your business, ever, these people are not your friends and they do not have your best interests at heart.

People can turn on you in a heartbeat too, even people you think are close to you, that is not permenant, never give away information which could be used against you.

[abc3643]

You should tell him that.
What he's really trying to learn is "When is your last day with us?"
Telling him is a courtesy because he needs to replace you and put out ads and all that.
NOT telling him may ruin any job reference you want from him.

[Anonymous]

He could be worried that you’ll just up and leave and wants to be prepared. There can be many reasons for this, like if you’re good at your job and he wants to be sure someone new knows it the same, getting a new person in general to fill your position especially if your short staffed, maybe you work the shifts others don’t want (like opening or closing), and the list goes on. But to be more direct, I’d say to look at the paperwork you signed when finalizing the job and see if there’s anything about this in the TOA. You could even ask HR or another coworker you trust who won’t spread that you asked this question. To my knowledge though, you’re not obligated to tell your boss the info he seeks.

[genericname85]

i would say that if you graduating within a certain time wasn't part of your employment contract, it's none of his business. so was there an agreement about your employment and your graduation? like sometimes contracts have your timely graduation as a part of the agreement.

[Asker]

no no contracts no agreements. no one knew i was in college until years later. I've been working there for 4 years and they didn't know i was in school until i said something 3rd year.

[genericname85]

so my guess is that he's trying to find a replacement cause he's assuming you're gonna leave once you got your degree. but that's none of his business.

[Adam1978]

If you actually planning to leave the company you need to give them a chance to find a replacement. Otherwise no.

[Anonymous]

Maybe he's looking to land you in a corporate position when you get your degree?