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Loyalty is outdated, NTA breaks it down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 h**l 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 ❌
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 s**t. Look for better opportunities. NTA
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.
Company loyalty is a two-way street
Taking the high road and doing well at work
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.
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
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
Last Updated on May 6, 2024 by Diply Social Team