Should I stay at my job if I’m offered a higher position at the last minute?
June 2nd, 2008 admini pretty much gave my 2 weeks today at a restaurant (i was getting bored being stuck in the same position), & the boss suddenly tried to talk me out of it, promising me a managerial position if i stayed. the thing is, i’ve been working for him for over 3 years, and he’s never offered me anything like that before. in the past, i’ve seen at least four less-experienced people get promoted above me. and now all of a sudden he starts telling me how good i am & that he needs me to stay.
i’ve been wanting this position for a while, but now it doesn’t feel good knowing the only reason i was offered it was as part of a bribe to keep me from leaving altogether. i don’t think i’d be as proud or comfortable if i became a manager that way.
whaddya guys think? (p.s. i do have another job lined up, it’s less pay but alot less travel time too) if i do decide to reject his offer, what should i say? i mean, i like my boss a lot, he’s great fun, but i’m having trouble believing what he’s saying.
Amery

