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Should I stick with a failing business out of loyalty to my boss?
I could jump ship, but it doesn't quite feel right.
By Cary Tennis [2007-01-16]
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  • Save yourself -- AND your boss

    If your current company is sinking, maybe you can do your boss a favor by leaving and helping the new company to grow to the point that they can offer your soon-to-be-unemployed ex-boss a job?

    -- peacelove
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    Tuesday, January 16, 2007 04:27 PM

  • You Would Be Surprised

    ... how quickly your boss will probably get over it. And, if he's really that cool, will understand.

    Two times I have left a company where I was a major contributor and REALLY STRESSED about telling them I was going. I gave two months notice in one instance. Doesn't make a difference. The company keeps going under a new set of circumstances and most people will not spend too much time being angry with you, they'll just move on. Especially if the place you are leaving for demonstrably improves your life. Only the most miserable rats will resent you for going.

    -- Lester
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    Tuesday, January 16, 2007 05:40 PM

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