“If you were offered more money to go to another job. Would you go?” It honestly shell shocked me. I thought it was a trick question. I'm still not convinced it wasn't. I looked him in the eye and said “yeah… I would, I honestly think it would be dumb not to… this place isn't close to where I live, I have a family to start… ” considering this guy hasn't engaged in any small talk / friendly conversation. I may have talked myself out of my job. Once he told me why he asked such a question “he was talking to the board members (read: his family) they were brainstorming ways to keep turnover low. So I just talked to him my own ideas about keeping staff.
- actually being involved in the business. (Helping us with the grunt work when its overwhelming or were understaffed)
- more money
- benifits
- setting employees up for success
- genuine appreciation for employees going above and beyond.
- no micromanagement
- better training
Still a weird ass thing to ask someone that doesn't have any stake in the property… but I gave my honest opinion.