I have been working with my current boss for the last eight years. During this time he has seen me through some very tough times in my life and has given me solid support and understanding. At one time he even gave me 3 months leave with my job still open at the end of it. I could not ask for a better boss. He has also not so long ago advanced me a large amount of cash to get myself out of crap. If it were any other boss I would no doubt be down the road. However, I have recently been offered another job which is paying more than $8 dollars more an hour than what im getting now along with less hours. Im very much confused to what I should do. I feel very loyal to my boss after eveything he has done for me. But I also have a family to support and the extra money would definatly come in handy. I dont know what I should do and some advice certainly wouldnt go astray. Thanks very much.
2007-03-14 14:22:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Have an open discussion with your boss about this opportunity. If he's as good as he's been in the past, he'll show a lot of understanding for your situation and motivation. He may even offer some more money for you to stay.
Here's a question for you to think about - what he offered you a little more to stay but not as much as the other offer? Would you stay? Finding a great boss is a hard thing to do (I believe one of the top 3 reasons why people leave a job is because of their boss).
If he can't give you any additional money, then at least you've put everything on the table, and I don't think anyone can fault someone for trying to provide for their family. And more than likely you won't burn any bridges this way either.
2007-03-14 14:52:08 · answer #1 · answered by blurredmemory 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a tough one - you have a boss who is really also a friend. But, you can't hold back your professional growth because you're loyal to a friend. The trick is to sever the work relationship while not damaging the friendship. Explain to him everything you said above - that he's a great boss, that he's been incredibly helpful to you at difficult points in your life, and that he's done a great job preparing you to take on more responsibility. Tell him that you've been offered an opportunity to use those skills.
He'll probably be upset at first but if you continue to reassure him that you think of him as a mentor and want to pass along the skills he helped you to build, hopefully he'll come around. Giving him a longer-than-usual notice period would be nice, too.
2007-03-14 14:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have felt this loyalty thing also. But you need to think of a few things: will you be happy at this new job?, are they as flexable for family? insurance? My dad always told me money is the goal, but makeing money will mean nothing if you don't like getting up and going to work. The place your at seems nice. Yet it is only a job and maybe once your boss sees your leaving he may make an offer thats worth staying for. Best advice be honest to yourself, your family, and your boss. Good luck and you'll be fine either way.
2007-03-14 14:41:50 · answer #3 · answered by jeff w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the new job,but be carefull. dont burn your bridges. your old boss will understand if you break it down to him just like you did. tell him you appreciate all he has done,and explain that the money and hours are very important to you. ask him how much notice he wants from you, and give it to him. when it comes to work, do whats best for you. ask yourself, would he leave the job to be a ceo for microsoft,you bet he would,just talk to him,hell understand.
2007-03-14 14:28:41 · answer #4 · answered by i tell it like it is 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask for more money .If he ain't got it don't just leave him dry. Maby he expects this. Be stable dont F the ones you love over.
2007-03-14 14:37:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Huh??
Take the cash and write him a Thank you note
2007-03-14 14:25:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋