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How Do I Train My Team to Do My Job without Making It Obvious I’m Planning to Leave?

An employee at a fast‑growing, under‑staffed firm is overwhelmed doing the work of three roles and is actively job‑searching. The employee worries that coworkers lack the skills to cover their duties and wonders how to train them without revealing the intent to leave. The advice emphasizes that cross‑training is an employer responsibility; the employee should flag the risk, offer brief documentation, and let management decide on next steps. Ultimately, the employee need not shoulder the transition alone, especially when the company provides no dedicated time for knowledge transfer.