boss caught me printing off new resumes so i can get another job what’s a good excuse?

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pretty much it. how do i play it off?

Comments

  1. peakpenguins Avatar

    “Well see, I decided to print these off so I’d have them on hand in case you fire me for printing them off”

  2. Mami-always-on-top Avatar

    On his dime too. Ouch. I would just prepare to be let go in all honesty. You will probably get the “you obviously don’t want to be here what’s the issue?” interrogation.

  3. Junior-Towel-202 Avatar

    Oh man, rule 1 is don’t use company time or equipment for new jobs

  4. Firm-Wolf1948 Avatar

    “I was thinking of asking for a raise and thought it might be a good idea…:)

  5. Gray_Bush74 Avatar

    Preparing to interview for the next promotion opportunity with this company

  6. Imaginary-Peak6489 Avatar

    Personally I would be honest and tell him that you’re looking for another job If he’s a decent boss he’ll want to know why and maybe fix some of the issues? I always believe honesty is best.

  7. MoreWishbone7339 Avatar

    I’ve unfortunately been in this same situation. I was at a toxic job with bad upper managment/no HR and was looking around. I told my then boss I was updating it in case of new positions in the company for promotions.

  8. Tip_Top12 Avatar

    Simply smile

  9. Puzzled_Ad2088 Avatar

    just say with all the issues in the market i thought i would be ready in case of any layoffs. then apologise about doing it on company time you’re just really anxious about potential lay offs.

  10. istartedin2025 Avatar

    None.
    You know what you wanna do, just let everything payout. Never live life with excuses. He might give you a raise to stay if you are upfront and honest, if he asked