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Bill Branstetter
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Director of Recruiting, 9th Way Insignia

If a teammate confided in you about wanting to quit, would you encourage them to stay or help them move on?

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Kathy Rogers
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I would listen first and then have them go to management. Sometimes people just need to be heard.

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Matthew Rinehart
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Facilities Maintenance Manager at Bowlwero

I'd tell them I will miss them and help them rewrite their resume. Most times people quit because of bad management and there's no changing that. The only thing I would add is that we all need money, so think twice about quitting a job without a backup.

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Eileen Mayhue
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I would listen as to why. Are they really wanting to leave or just venting. Is it a workable situation that can be addressed with their superior to find a resolution. Or is it a time to move on. I found when coworkers came to me most times it was to vent. Suggestions needed made to change maybe a different route to find a positive outcome to continue in their current position. Very extreme cases end of the road move on.

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Leslie Czarny
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Director Of Communications at BaySport, Inc.

I would connect with the Manager and show your worth. Most manager's don't want to lose a great employee.

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Alicia Julieta Ciriani
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Administrator at Victorious Children Ffa Chula Vista

Ask about the reasons and go from there

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Bill Branstetter
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Director of Recruiting, 9th Way Insignia

I’d listen first to understand why they’re thinking of leaving. If it seemed like something that could be resolved — like burnout, conflict, or feeling undervalued — I’d encourage them to talk to someone and consider staying. But if they’ve clearly outgrown the role or found a better opportunity, I’d support them in moving on. Either way, I’d want them to feel heard and not judged.

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Wilma Bush
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I'm available for a job before I go back to work with the kids .

I would say that I'm not going to quit because of what I'm doing but I have to think about what it means to pay bills and other things that are important to you.

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Richard Leal
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Security Guard at G 4 S Secure Solutions

Listen to what the person has to say. If the move is better for them either money wise or benefit wise; then, we go deeper. If that person has a wife and kids; then, have him talk it over with her. Still not sure; then, talk to upper management. Don't rush into something because mistakes can be made.

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Bill Hartwick
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Same here

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Harryson Nicholas
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Safety Director at Honolulu Disposal Service

The teammate's needs are not given; so, depending on why he is considering the move, will determine my response. This is not a question that can be answered by a stay or go response, given the vagueness of the one-sentence question.

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