Smart or idiotic to tell coach and/or partner that I'm interviewing? assuming I have a good relationship with both and the objective is to see if they can convince me to stay

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I wouldn't tell them you are actively interviewing, but if you have a good relationship it's probably worth mentioning you are having a tough time and considering other career options. Let them guide the convo from there.

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But be prepared with specific examples of why, and how you'd like your experience to be improved. Ambiguity won't help you. Tell them specifically what you are looking for.

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Ya, if you're interviewing you already have one foot out the door. Will be a completely different discussion if you lead into with "I'm interviewing" as opposed to "I'm not happy with my career trajectory and think we need an adjustment"

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A former boss of mine who is now one of my mentors encouraged me to make it known I was looking in an effort to either get the promotion I wanted or them to help me leave. They helped me leave...

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