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Was just scrolling through the sub feeling some righteous joy at the stories of people telling their bosses to “get f***ed”, and felt the urge to share mine. 6 years ago I was working for a company and made an internal move to a new role, definitely a promotion though. Did the role for a year and a half and was doing a good job. I found out I was on significantly less than the rest of the team. I spoke with my boss and MD about market rates and what the rest of the team was on and got told that it would be reviewed and next year. A few months go past and I get an offer from a ex colleague who is at another company, I take the job offer and resign. MD asks for a meeting and explains that I’m really valued and they want me…


Was just scrolling through the sub feeling some righteous joy at the stories of people telling their bosses to “get f***ed”, and felt the urge to share mine.

6 years ago I was working for a company and made an internal move to a new role, definitely a promotion though. Did the role for a year and a half and was doing a good job. I found out I was on significantly less than the rest of the team. I spoke with my boss and MD about market rates and what the rest of the team was on and got told that it would be reviewed and next year.

A few months go past and I get an offer from a ex colleague who is at another company, I take the job offer and resign. MD asks for a meeting and explains that I’m really valued and they want me to stay.

MD – “ it’s not all about money, what else is important to you, do you want to work in a different team or do something else ?”

Me – “ it is about money, if somebody offered me 200k to sweep the streets I’d take it “

MD – “okay, what will it take for you to stay?”

Me – “I told you that 6 months ago and you didn’t listen then, if you want me to stay why don’t you make me an offer, how much do you want me to stay?”

MD – “that’s not how it works”

Me – “okay, I’m leaving then”

Probably not the most exciting story but the look on his face when I told him to make me an offer will stay with me forever.

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