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StripedCat6 · 06/01/2019 15:00

I have felt stressed with life lately, so I decided to do something positive with my free time rather than sit around moping. I work full time, and thought the volunteering would be good to do at weekends.

I applied for a volunteer position, for a charity I've long been interested in. I went to meet the manager, and he asked me lots of questions about my current job, and if I wanted a career change. I felt this was odd to ask, as the volunteering would be on weekends and lots of people do this on the side while having very different careers, but I was honest and said in the future I would like to work in the sector as I'm very interested in it, etc etc.

I then looked him up on social media, and we have mutual friends, including past and present colleagues of mine. I'm worried he has also made the connection, and that's why he was digging, and he's now going to tell these people I hate my job and want another one? He is quite good friends with one of them Confused

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Thesmallthings · 06/01/2019 15:02

I wouldn't worry. If they mention any thing just tell them the truth.

You wanted to do some volunteering

redexpat · 06/01/2019 15:33

I would like to work in the sector in the future is not the same as I hate my job. I think youre overthinking this one.

youarenotkiddingme · 06/01/2019 15:33

If they say anything I'd mention you are volunteering for this charity. And they may find they get less volunteers in future if they start spreading untrue rumours about volunteers or breaking confidences.

Say no more. They may just relay that back to him

Strongmummy · 06/01/2019 15:35

Agree with others, you’re overthinking. Plus you’ve said nothing wrong. You’re allowed to have professional ambitions outside your current job.

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