Dear Dr. Mimi: Difficult Departure

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Dear Dr. Mimi,
I will be starting a new job next month. I enjoy working at my current job, and I know that I have done a good job, but there is no room for advancement. When people have left this place before, they are talked about as if they are dirt. How can I prevent that from happening to me?
—Scared of the talk

Dear Scared,
Ask your supervisor for a letter of recommendation for your file. Have it addressed to “to whom it may concern.” That way, you can use it later when you need it. In addition, when you give your notice, ask if you can use them as a reference … and tell them that you have enjoyed your tenure there and hope that the separation will be a positive one with no ill feelings.
—Dr. Mimi

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