What would it take to buy you off?

[Goooh]

I'm playing devil's advocate - the other side is "hey, you shoulda been paying me that - why am I all of a sudden worth double?". And gone

[Msucowpoke51]

Originally Posted by Goooh

I'm playing devil's advocate - the other side is "hey, you shoulda been paying me that - why am I all of a sudden worth double?". And gone

yea .. even though i would be happy to make double and the bonuses, there would be a part of me that would be insulted to know that he thought that highly of me all along and never reciprocated with pay until he had to

[simplepeddler]

Originally Posted by Goooh

I'm playing devil's advocate - the other side is "hey, you shoulda been paying me that - why am I all of a sudden worth double?". And gone

Winner winner chicken dinner

[Natural Light Kid]

Originally Posted by Goooh

I'm playing devil's advocate - the other side is "hey, you shoulda been paying me that - why am I all of a sudden worth double?". And gone

Ditto. In a previous life I worked as an executive recruiter (head hunter). Almost every time someone leaves a counter is made. It's a double whammy. The employer now knows that the employee has a wondering eye and the employee wonders why he wasn't compensated this way before. Usually when an employee excepts a counter offer, the relationship doesn't last much longer. They are throwing some strong figures at these people, but the trust is already broken. My opinion, it's up to them to make the decision. I would focus more on my opportunity coming up with my new company instead of the downfalls of the old company (integrity) with them. Get however many you can out of the 17 and hire the rest elsewhere. Sounds like you have a good opportunity coming up and should be able to find quality people. Good luck!