What will you do in this situation?

I think the wise decision is that if the company surely hired you and give you more than your current jobs. Be a practical enough and accept the offer but let your friend boss to know about it and said how much they offer and you more because you have plan in the future...so that if he knows about your future plan give the same salary. You stick for your friend but not go to a good offer that you know will help you a lot in the future...I hope my suggestion and views will help a little to make a wise decision in this situation...have a nice day!

I would go for the extra money myself. If the current boss is a friend then they will surely understand the need for the extra income! They will hopefully leave the door open for you to return if it does not work out too!

My husband and I aren't in this situation right yet. We don't have bills to pay so don't need to worry about our income except for when it comes to our wants, savings and bit of practice budgeting that my husband's mother is helping us with. However, if this situation was to arise when we did have major bills to pay I would most likely try to seek another side job a long with the job that I've made a friend out of the boss. I would maybe work on mylot more, or sale some things, maybe brush up on html and sale websites etc. I wouldn't want to jepordize the friendship. Right now my husband and I are secure with what we have, we will be in the future as we plan to implement many ideas we have, though I know even with the most amount of money bumps in the road can occur and unexpected bills can show up such as for a broken down car. My husband is the only child of my husband's parents, though his father has another child with another woman. The other child won't be getting the house most likely so we would have to deal with that, and possibly my mother's if my sister doesn't take it over... Neither of us want our parents to go to a nursing home so we would do our darndest to make sure that our parents are comfortable in their own home. Since we will be living behind my husband's parents this task will be easier with his parents then with mine.

I would say family first job is second. You can explain the situation to your persent employer. Im sure he will see whats up. If you have developed friendships at that job you can still maintain them.

At first glance I say, go for the money. Friendship and business are different. If he is your friend, he will still be your friend. Business is what you live on, and you cannot afford to do otherwise. Be sure you check everything though. For example, if your friend only pays 600 but also provides insurance, wehre the higher paying job does not, then you may want to stay. Also, if the new job looks fly-by-night, you might want to stay with the job that is more secure. 1000 a month is no good if you are looking for work a month from now. If you decide to move, make sure you give your boos plenty of notice. Insist on giving a two week notice before changing. This is only fair to the one you are leaving, so he can replace you and have your help training a new person if needed. The new job should accept that as fair. If they don't, then maybe you don't want to work for them after all. You will be giving them the same courtesy if you ever move from them to a new job, so fair is fair.

Honestly andy555, I will accept the $1000 a month job offer. I am sure that your present boss whom you also considered your friend will be matured enough to understand your reasons and situation. We all work for livelihood. That is our main purpose why we are working. Just do your work well with your present job and don't leave them hanging. Turn over your work properly to the person who will replace you. Have everything written as well. Advice your present job about your plans 1 month ahead to give them enough time to look for your replacement. Assure them that incase there will be questions or confusions on the work you left they can always contact you for clarifications. I think that is fair enough andy555. Best luck! PS: Opportunity knocks only once... so better grab it. Don't waste your chance.

I think I'd do some research before making a decision I might later regret. What is the history and reputation of both companies? Is the new company a flash in the pan or does it appear it's a company that's going somewhere? Has the old company out lived its usefulness? Do you like the job you're doing now? Are you sure you'll like the job you'll be doing at the other company? Can you work comfortably with either company's employees? Don't make a decision based on salary only. Enjoying your job is so much more important.

Hi andy555, Do you even have to think about this one, its a no brainer. Leave for the higher income. If he is a friend he will understand and wish you well and still be a friend. I am sure he would leave for a higher income if the chance arose. Go for it and good luck

I would leave for the higher income. Be gracious to your current boss as to not burn the bridge, but you need to do what's best for yourself. If the boss is truly a friend, they will understand. Sometimes it doesn't matter how much you like a person, it's just time to embark on separate paths. Good luck to you!

It depends on the kind of person you may be. Some people feel compaled to be faithful to the boss who cant raise your salary just because the boss is kind and because you probably have been working for a while.. while the others would pick a higher income job. So, its really what you know, vs with what is new. I actually know some people who left jobs that they liked for bigger income jobs that they ended up hating. Only stayed there for 5 or 6 months and returned to their prior job. It never happened like that to me. Once I left my prior job I went with another one, and since they keep raising the salaries to avoid situations like that, I´ve never had that problem.

This is just me but I would stay where I'm at. I tend to be overly loyal and I'd be wondering what if it doesn't work out...and you can't go back to your old job? I mean it sounds like you're happy where you're at-if you ask me..that's all that counts. Money isn't everything-it pays the bills true...but it sure isn't the same if you hate your job.

400 hundred dollars is a big difference, if you resign I'm sure your boss will understand. I don't think resigning would ruin your friendship either since you're just being practical and realistic. Cheers!

well! for me think practical what you are looking for is to have high salary not his kindness,everyone is looking to have salary specially this days, if he cannot give big salary find another jobs, the best thing you can there are lot of big companies hiring.

Hello andy555 I think you should stay at the current job because your boss is your friend and he needs people like you. It can be very hard to find a friend in your boss.If his company is not big you should use your valuable skills and try to make the company big if you trust yourself . You should do something to help your boss/friend pay you more. Be satisfied in what you already have with you. Good luck. Happy mylotting.

Whatever the friendship, I think I would think of the future and go to the other company, if friendship is strong enough then he will surely understand, infact he must also recommend that advise....

It all depends. It seems youre still young, I suggest that you stay at least two years in a company and look for another. It is not good for someone to change work every other month or even every six months. It is not always the pay that you have to look for when looking for a job. The environment is one, the people you work with, human relationship is one thing you must always consider.

just the fact that you're doubting in staying in your job means that your relationship with your good boss is in jeopardy and it would only take time for the relationship to be affected due to monetary reasons. proof to that is you're asking whether you should stay or you should go. true frienships withstand the test of time so they say. so much so that true kindness doesn't go away.

if i were you, i would like to considered more, and only the salaries. i would like to have a talk with my boss who is very kindly person,so if this chance which was gave by his real friends, the boss will be think clearly in your side and give you a good suggestion.such as if this is a good chance for you,he will give you support,and told you to go ahead,if not,considered you situation, he will give you help or others.i think communication is a good way to solve those problem,it is better than jump job behind you boss to his friend's company.good luck and have a nice day!

I would take the job with the company that if offering $1000. I am young and the extra money will come in handy for the future and helping out my parents. I would hate to quit my old job as my boss is a friend but I would have to think of myself and family first.

i just think u stay in a place, or for a job, there must be a most important reason for it. such as for the money, or for the environment, or for the boss' kindness, or for the future there, etc. after careful thinking, i believe then u can decide how to choose it.