I had an interesting discussion with a mentor and she knows I'm looking for another job. She works in a different department from me but she asked me if I was going to tell my boss about me job hunting. She gave an interesting viewpoint that she has known about her reports applying to other jobs (word gets around if you apply locally) and she would like it as a manager to know about things like this. She said she could potentially try hard to keep you, help with your job search, or take in consideration your work load.

I personally am afraid that my boss could let me go earlier. Although, I just had mid review and my boss was really happy with what I've done this year. So I don't think she would do anything to retaliate. She kept asking me if there was anything else. I was being really short with my answers but I had to keep my mouth shut. If I tell her, I will at least wait til I start getting interviews.