Ever found yourself at a crossroads, torn between loyalty and opportunity? That’s exactly where I found myself after 6 years at my first job. They trained me from the ground up, and my salary doubled thanks to a great boss who fought for my promotions. But then, a once-in-a-lifetime offer came knocking – double the salary and better growth opportunities. What would you do? ♂️ Buckle up, because this story is about to get heated!
From Zero to Hero: My 6-Year Journey

An Offer I Couldn’t Refuse: Doubling My Salary!

Respectfully Parting Ways: My Transition Plan

Boss’s Devastation and Anger: Questioning My Loyalty

⚖️ My View: Hard Work Paid Off, We’re Even

Handling It Differently? Cold and Calculating? ❄️

Showing Loyalty: Did I Give Enough in Return?

Pink Slips and No Tears: The Reality of Business

Loyalty vs. Opportunity: The Ultimate Showdown!
So, I took the leap and quit my job for greener pastures. But my boss? He was devastated and questioned my loyalty. I argued that my hard work paid them back, and they got a bargain deal. But my wife and friends think I’m being cold and calculating. ❄️ Should I have shown more loyalty? I mean, I’ve seen people get the boot after 20 years without a second thought. What does “loyalty to your job” even mean in this day and age? ♂️ Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy dilemma!
NTA – Being honest about a better job offer is not disloyalty

NTA: Boss would have done the same. Double salary justified.

Math correction leads to justified decision. NTA.

Handling a job offer with grace vs. old boomer mentality ♂️

You don’t owe your employer loyalty, take that big opportunity!

Manager advises honesty with boss, but you don’t owe loyalty.

Congrats on the new job! You’re NTA for leaving.

Loyalty is outdated, NTA breaks it down

Congrats on the new job and knowing your worth!

Valued employees leaving for better opportunities, and the importance of graciousness.

Boss mentored well but taking 50% pay cut is silly

Being businesslike during resignation isn’t cold, NTA for looking out for self

Congrats on the new job! Your former boss is hypocritical.

NTA for leaving a job after doing Y for X

American employee leaves job amicably after 15 years for better pay

One-way loyalty expectations? NTA says hell with that!

Loyalty to companies is a thing of the past

Bosses taking resignations personally is not professional. NTA

Loyalty as a career concept is a guilt trip mechanism. #NTA

NTA. Loyalty ends at a reasonable notice period.

Former employee shares boss’s lack of loyalty and legal threats.

Leaving without burning bridges – a lesson in professionalism

Heartfelt note could mend the emotional rift. ❤

NTA for taking a life-changing job opportunity. Loyalty goes both ways.

No shame in seeking newer pastures . Let it simmer.

No loyalty with corporations anymore, sell your labor at cost

Leaving for better pay is logical, not lack of loyalty

Leaving a job? Choose your words carefully to secure good reference

Loyalty is a two-way street, and companies need to fix it.

Don’t fall for the loyalty trap. You deserve fair compensation

Employee rightfully left imbalanced exchange, loyalty should go both ways.

Loyalty is a two-way street

Loyalty vs. Capitalism: The Employee’s Dilemma

Taking a better opportunity? NTA! ♂️

Loyalty to yourself and family, not to the company. NTA

Jumping ship pays off: Employee’s adventure after taking a 30% raise

Do what’s best for your career , not for your boss’s ego .

Employee loyalty should be earned, not expected by employers.

NTA prioritizes self-preservation over loyalty in job relationships.

Loyalty is often seen as a weakness, modern business works differently

NTA, prioritize your career and earning ability over loyalty

No loyalty to a company that wouldn’t hesitate to fire you ❌
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/697c15c8-fa35-4855-8322-17946bbb4dc9.png)
Generational gap in job loyalty. Boss invested but understand your move

No need to be loyal to a job that has no place for you. NTA

Boss can’t handle losing a valuable employee. NTA wins.

Loyalty doesn’t mean sh*t. Look for better opportunities. NTA
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/5e3127d5-acc1-4d91-8d3e-ae628a0f3d20.png)
NTA frees himself from boss’s toxic loyalty expectations.

It’s okay to move on, just be grateful for opportunities

Don’t feel guilty, you made the right choice!

A baffled commenter questions absurd pay gap in society.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/80effdf5-cbdf-4de4-80ec-c17c64b87140.png)
Company loyalty is a two-way street

Taking the high road and doing well at work
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/1cfeaa53-d928-41ab-be66-a4e157321e91.png)
The meaning of loyalty in the workplace has changed over time

Professionalism prevails amid boss’ lack of loyalty meltdown

No need to feel guilty. You don’t owe them loyalty

Loyalty applies only while you’re working there.

Loyalty is overrated. We all have a right to grow

NTA. Business is business. Boss should invest in employees’ growth

Making a business decision isn’t being cold or calculating

NTA: Loyalty applies to humans, not corporate overlords.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/660143f0-e0a7-4bda-8131-2cc9e8000ebe.png)
Company loyalty is a two-way street

Prioritizing personal happiness over company loyalty

Job loyalty is overrated. You’re only valuable until replaceable. NTA

Boss upset with ‘lack of loyalty’ after employee takes offer – NTA.

Boss demands loyalty, but is it fair when he can’t match salary? NAH
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/b6e156cc-7821-4920-afa2-1a988403ff4f.png)
Loyalty is a one-way street in business, don’t be a sucker

Boss tries to guilt-trip employee for taking a better job. NTA

Money talks loyalty walks ♂️

Leaving for a higher salary is normal, but boss is upset

Loyalty is a two-way street

Employee stands up to boss’s ‘lack of loyalty’ demands

Your loyalty belongs to yourself and family, not a company

Employee not in the wrong for leaving underpaid job

Putting yourself and your family first is not disloyalty. NTA

Being loyal to a company is overrated . Money talks louder.

Loyalty works both ways: NTA for taking the job offer

Value lies in loyalty to people, not companies. NTA.

NTA and company loyalty is a myth. Toxic mindset alert
