That might not be bad, as long as your bosses, coworkers and direct-reports are reasonable, agreeable people. Maybe you'll still get that going-away party after all. This kind of office pettiness happens all too often. It can make you feel like a powerless, lame-duck employee, and turn your otherwise exciting and short notice period into a miserable eternity. It might bite you down the road when you need references.
Some employers conduct reference checks as far back as ten years or more.
But, that doesn't mean you have to just sit back and let it happen, as though you are the powerless, lame-duck employee they think you are. There are some things you can do to try to head off this lame-duck syndrome. Go to the chat room or bulletin board , both open 24 hours daily. Copyright 2000, J. Steven Niznik. All Rights Reserved.