I fell in love, and with an Austrian. It really sparked, and now I want to move. A new home means a new job, too. But how do I find out whether it's the right employer for me?

working on vacation for another employer

Working on Vacation for Another Employer - It Takes Courage

I'm actually happy with my current employer, but love changes everything. My new partner found me a job at a logistics company. But I'd like to try out the new employer first. How do I do that without giving up my current job at the same time?

My partner, Alex, and I first decided not to tell anyone about my plan. I decided to take 14 days of vacation to work for my new employer. I do have an uneasy feeling about it. But I have no other choice than working on vacation for another employer. My new employer is fine with it and understands my caution. He himself moved to Austria from Switzerland back then. His start looked exactly like this: working on vacation for another employer.

I decided to be brave.

Working on Vacation for Another Employer Is a Success

I was pretty nervous and I'm glad I decided this way. The two weeks went brilliantly. This is my new employer, and I've now made up my mind. I'm quitting at home and starting a whole new life in Austria. My approach paid off. I still feel a bit uneasy, but who would have found out? Nobody! Because I won't tell anyone back home afterwards either. Stranger things have happened.

I live by the motto: what my enemy must not know, I don't tell my friend either. Friendships can tip over so quickly. Especially among women. It's very emotional and shot through with envy.

  • Caution is advised
  • When in doubt, tell your employer about your plan

Working on Vacation for Another Employer and a Strange Situation

Monday came, and I walked into my office back home again. I felt my colleagues were looking at me strangely. After a few hours at the office I felt more and more uncomfortable. Something just wasn't right. At some point I asked my colleague Jessica: "What's going on here? Do you guys have a problem with me?" She cleared her throat and said, let the boss explain it to you. She wouldn't say more.

An hour later I was called in to see the boss. He put on a grim face and told me. "I'm sorry, Ms. Miller, but we have to let go of one in five employees, and you're one of them. We have, however, put together a generous severance program." I cheered inwardly and really had to do my best to suppress it. It was the perfect timing, and now I could head off to Austria. To my new home, and I'm moving in straight with my partner!