In keeping with my observations going back to the beginnings of time, when you give notice of leaving a place, many people want to tell you how much they also want to leave. I had some of that including one woman who pulled me aside and very earnestly asked me to let her know if anything opened up where I will be working - and put in a good word. She asked me to keep her request confidential - just between the two of us - and I said of course.
And I said I would keep her request in mind.
But I probably won't.