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Originally Posted by Souk
Mike- the subject had a conscience conflict and decided that leaving a week after the payout was a bit shady. Although the new emplyer was willing to wait, the subject negotiated for more if the subject left before bonus payout. It was a good ploy and will have better returns in the coming years at the new job.
Subject is now having another conscience conflict..and would like to see a little of the bonus from the departed company.
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Staying an extra week to collect a bonus based on the PREVIOUS years performance is not shady in my book. Especially since new employer was willing to wait. It was earned so it was deserved.
Since new employer has conceded to make good for the loss of income then subject has what he has coming to him.
Getting a deal from new employer that compensates for lost income from old employer and then still trying to get something from old employer rubs me the wrong way. If I was new employer and got wind of it I'd seriously rethink the hire.
Subject sounds like they are being greedy.
Sorry, just the way I see it.
Was working for a company in bad financial shape.
Was basically counseling my staff to find new employment ASAP.
One guy gets a great new gig, lot more money, more prestigious etc...
He wanted to stay for 3 weeks instead of 2 so he could qualify for an additional 2 weeks vacation pay. The company had no cap on accrued time so the guy was looking at 5-6 weeks vacation pay.
I told him "don't be stupid, it's not worth it, do the two weeks and go."
He did not listen, stayed 3 weeks, on Friday of the 3rd week (his last day) the company announced bankruptcy.
The guy lost ALL the vacation pay PLUS the last 2 weeks pay.
Bulls and Bears make money.
Pigs get slaughtered.