Using current boss as reference for new job?

Re: Using current boss as reference for new job?

• srgw member

  

  November 2011

  Why not? He/she knows you're getting married and relocating yes? If so I see no problem with it. I also moved once I got married and I told my boss a few months beforehand so I could use her as a reference while job hunting. She was nothing but happy for me and understanding of my situation though which I knew she would be going into the conversation so it wasn't an issue for me.
  

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• LittleLady77 member

  

  November 2011

  I think it depends on your relationship with your boss, but like pp said- it shouldn't be a problem if you play it right. GL

  
  

  
  

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• KatePlusNate04

  November 2011

  They would be a good reference to use; most jobs will want to hear from your most recent or current boss. However, I would give him/her a heads up first before listing them as a reference. You don't want a prospective employer calling them for a reference and your current boss having no idea they were even put down as one. And obviously, you would probably want to let them know you were relocating/moving/leaving your job. They shouldn't hear about that when a prospective employer calls them to tell them.
  

  
  
  

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• Mel_23

  November 2011

  Like others said, if you have a good relationship with your boss and have let them know it should be fine.  If you haven't already, you could also note that you will help train your replacement (if appropriate for your position).  This has been a huge help to me when I've had employees leaving and new ones starting.
  

  

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