Hacker News Reader

Comment by zaat | Hacker News Reader

I had a few terrible bosses as an example of what not to do.

Honestly, I wasn't really happy with the guy performance. I do need him now, but if he wouldn't be quitting I probably would let him go, sooner or later, when I found someone with better attitude and skills. I would feel terrible with myself if I he would pass an opportunity being loyal to the company only to be shown the door few months after. I prefer to work with happy people who want to work where they do, and to achieve these you have to take care of your employees.

View on HN

> I told him that I would be very happy if he stay

But,

> Honestly, I wasn't really happy with the guy performance.

Honestly, I feel like this is the neuroses most companies operate under. They want you there, unless they find someone just slightly better. Then they'll immediately show you the door. Kids, this is a prime example why you should show absolutely no loyalty. If there is a better offer on deck absolutely take it. The guilt washes away once you turn in your access card.

Eh this thinking is way too one-sided. Assume your boss is right and your performance is not as good as what would be expected of someone earning your salary... you might manage to jump ship to another company earning more money but that does not mean you will be able to keep your higher paying job for a particularly long time.

If there is a better offer on deck, and you know your skillset well enough to really know that you're worth it, then absolutely go for it. But if there's a better offer on deck and you have performance issues, then you may be trading in long term benefit for a short term benefit and substantially increasing your risk.

It's not as simple as you're making it seem, where an offer for more money comes up and you should just jump on it as if the only factor to consider is guilt.

Did you let him know his performance was not good?

I'm always paranoid that my bosses think that way and hate to think they might be unhappy but not saying anything.

It's worth asking. They might tell you a white lie, but most bosses are willing to discuss the things that they like and don't like about your performance.

> when I found someone with better attitude and skills.

With the same price tag or a better deal, I presume.

> I had a few terrible bosses as an example of what not to do

For this reason, I think the best leaders come from below.

You hiring man??

Reply on news.ycombinator.com