I just got a new part-time job, not related to me field AT ALL. I am wondering how do I tell my supervisors and manager--is an email acceptable? I just want them to know so they are not surprised if they hear about it from someone else, and want to also let them know that my part-time job will in no way interfere with my regular job. I don't really want to sit down with them to tell them because that makes it seem so serious, but I am wondering if an email is ok?
Personally I wouldn't say anything. But if you want to tell them anyway, I think an FYI email would be acceptable.
Why do you want to tell them if it's not going to affect your current work in any way? It doesn't sound like you have a close relationship with them ... ?
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Actually, LMonet, the reason I want to tell them is because I do have a fairly close relationship with them. I work in a lab that is open 24 hours, so there are three different supervisors who work directly next to us and then the "big boss," the lab manager. I don't want any of them to feel slighted, personally or professionally, when they hear it from someone else. And, they will probably see me at my other job anyway...I will be working at the Starbucks located in the hospital we work at.
I agree with beachgirl then, casually mention it in a conversation when you have the opportunity. Kind of a 'Oh! Did I tell you I got a side job at Starbucks? You'll have to come in when I'm working sometime!'
Unless of course you guys don't associate with each other casually, and then I would still send an email. But I would word it informally, and keep it light with the 'you should come in sometime when I'm working'.
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