Don't put all your eggs in a basket. Both of those can be overcome. My mother worked all through her cancer treatments, as did a few other ladies I know who had it. Unless the company has said something about replacing her, don't bet on it yet.
I agree with the other two. Until something is said, keep it quiet. When/if they announce, then go in.
Are you friends with her already? She's probably going through some pretty serious emotional stuff right now. See where you can help out. See if you can help out with some of her work load or even personal issues.
Honestly, until the company opens the position, you can not do anything. However, from personal experience, the persons opinion of who is replacing them if they leave is FAR more important than anything else. Make sure you are there to help out (and get to learn the job as well) and she will appreciate it and probably keep you in mind for the position. However, be sure the be genuine! If you offer to help, be there to help. People can tell a fake.
Yeah. It wouldn't be right to even hint that you want her job unless she has formerly resigned and they are posting her position as an opening. She very likely will go on medical leave and return when she has BEAT THAT CANCER'S ASS.
Quoting deccaf:I agree with the other two. Until something is said, keep it quiet. When/if they announce, then go in.
OK, I wasn't going to but I just have to say it. Your co-worker was just diagnosed with TWO forms of CANCER. And all you can think about is snagging her job before someone else does??? It seems so...crass. selfish. shallow. pathetic. Sorry...I'm typically not into any kind of drama, but your post just really bothered me.
definitely do not bring it up. it's incredibly tacky. i understand wanting a position, but to address it so quickly in those circumstances is completely inappropriate.
Similiar situation happend a while back when one of my co-workers was diagnosed with lung cancer. hope she beats it and becomes healthy but no matter the situation, they will take a significant time off. Just like the everyone else said, be respectful and wait. Just start working harder and you'll know when the time is right
Does any one go around in person to look for a job anymore vs only applying online?
- laylolilah
on Oct. 4, 2012 at 7:20 AM