Just asked to name my salary to leave current job.......

[TheGrey]

Someone willing to poach you from your current job- where they once worked (is it right to assume that they are now a competitor to your current job?) doesn't display much in the integrity department. What's to say he's not going to lay you off a few months down the line? If you're happy and have great retirement benefits, I'd politely decline. Then again, I think very highly of loyalty.

[Irving]

Someone willing to poach you from your current job- where they once worked (is it right to assume that they are now a competitor to your current job?) doesn't display much in the integrity department. What's to say he's not going to lay you off a few months down the line? If you're happy and have great retirement benefits, I'd politely decline. Then again, I think very highly of loyalty.

Depends on the industry and level of position I think. In my line of work, it's just a matter of where you fee like being shit on at the moment.

[Wulf202]

Depends on the industry and level of position I think. In my line of work, it's just a matter of where you fee like being shit on at the moment.

I didn't think we were in the exact same job. Maybe we are.

[Guylee]

Go to your employer and tell them you've had another offer. Maybe they'll offer you some incentive to stay.

[Aloha_Shooter]

Go to your employer and tell them you've had another offer. Maybe they'll offer you some incentive to stay.

I'd be right up front with your current employer and tell them you're going to give him a crazy number like triple your current salary and better benefits just because he's demanding an answer but that you like where you are. If the other company gives you a counter then let the your current employer know because the other company's counter gives both you and your current employer a better feel for your worth in the market.

If the other company agrees to your crazy number then ask them for 1) some details about their company so you can assess their ability to pay that long-term and 2) a moment to think about the ramifications of leaving. Be upfront and tell them you never really expected them to agree to that number so you really need to discuss with the family.

[Bunny]

My thought is...... Stay where your at now. No lay offs, and what's more important than money is that they treat you good.

[sniper7]

I have a crystal ball that let's you see into the future. For just $10000 I will let you use it for an hour and see what your correct decision is.

[Guylee]

Also make sure you poop on everyone's desk, just so they know who really holds the power here.

[newracer]

Stability is very valuable.

[PugnacAutMortem]

Double your current salary and better benefits. If they are serious, they will begin negotiations.

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

That was my initial reaction as well. You already told the guy you are completely happy where you are and you don't want to leave. But as others have said, keep your current employer in the loop at all times on this. Good luck with your decision.