Summary
An employee shared on Reddit that their manager asked for the name of their next employer after they handed in their resignation. This request sparked a debate online about whether such information should be disclosed. Many people supported the employee's decision to keep this information private, arguing it was unnecessary for their manager to know.
Key Facts
- An employee posted on Reddit about a manager's request for details on their next job after they resigned.
- The post gained over 7,600 upvotes and many comments, mostly criticizing the manager's request.
- The employee refused to share the information, citing it as personal business.
- HR expert Taylor Bradley commented that such demands are often due to deeper workplace issues like lack of trust.
- Bradley emphasized the importance of respectful transitions rather than seeking irrelevant information.
- Many Reddit users supported the idea that informing a new employer is not typically necessary.
- Concerns were raised that the manager might misuse the information about the new employer.
- Bradley suggested setting boundaries if faced with similar situations and seeking any relevant documents if pressure persists.
