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

[Hotchef181818]

For me in that situation I would give them my crazy number. If they accept, your happy no matter what. It could just be the beginning of a negotiation, which could lead to almost being the crazy number. Benefits play a huge part, if they aren't on par that needs to be made up in pay. Toss the crazy number at them to see how they respond, worse case scenario they shoot it down. My reply would simply be " you asked for a number to get me to leave a job I wasn't interested in leaving, I wanted to see how serious you were". If it backfires you just go back to the job you are already happy at. Win win!

[mackbamf]

I would be part of that competent and strong management team and this is part of that management level people. I guess I am just wondering if I even bother giving them my "magic number". Yes we all have our price. I guess I am worried if they say, "When can you start?" after I give them my crazy number.

If you believe in the others around you and what it is this company is providing/selling then maybe it deserves some real consideration. I would now ask myself would you really like what it is that you would be doing at this new job? Good pay is obviously great but not liking your job, adding too much additional stress, etc. may not be worth it. Would you like working with the people around you, under you and especially above you? Again, this is something that may not be worth the money if it adds too much stress. When you say not as stable do you mean the company as a whole might not be around in 5-10 years or possibly this new expansion might not work and you would be let go? You have to weigh out the risk vs reward. You are being wise in not immediately chasing the money but sounds like it may have some real potential...

[cstone]

To me, this is a question similar to: You like your current house. Someone out of the blue walks up, knocks on your door and pulls out a suitcase full of money and says, name your price. If you start at a ridiculous number, you smoke out the fools and those who are not serious. No harm done because the worst thing that happens is you stay where you are already satisfied. If they come back at a number well above your current salary and the other terms are acceptable, you have a serious offer to consider.

I would never throw away a good, stable thing for anything less. Loyalty is extremely important to me. I don't give it easily and try never to break it.

[sniper7]

Look at your total benefit package including retirement and healthcare etc. ask the new company what they offer. Then come up with a percentage above that number which makes the jump/risk worth it to move jobs.

50% or more would not be out of line IMO.

[KevDen2005]

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

I have no idea what that means...

I just thought I would be the guy to say it

[colorider]

Stability is a major factor for me. No use switching to a new company for more $$$$$ only to get the boot in a year or so. Maybe sooner.

[cstone]

Well, if you were tasked with catching birds, which is worth more? But you can just let your imagination take you where you were going anyway

[Wulf202]

Stability is a major factor for me. No use switching to a new company for more $$$$$ only to get the boot in a year or so. Maybe sooner.

I did this for a %25 raise, they paid me for 4 months and worked me 5. Then 9 months of Obama funds before I found a job at the old rate.

Politely decline if you're happy.

[Stevensje]

You really need to find out what monetary value you can bring to the business. That should help you come up with the magic number. You obviously will need to carry your weight and make it a sustainable long term deal.

Unless you want to gouge for an extra 50% and be out in a year or two contract.

[rondog]

Hell, if either co. pays more than Home Depot, let me know if they're hiring!