RE: When you hear the Axe in the dark...

["Michael L. Wyland" <michael -at- sumptionandwyland -dot- com>]

John:

No and yes.  I've heard of what you're describing.  I also agree with 
Al that such a situation causes trust problems that will affect 
long-term job security.

On the other hand, expressing dissatisfaction with stagnation or lack 
of advancement in a current position might result in an offer or a 
counteroffer involving a different job description (reassignment, new 
projects, promotion, etc.), with compensation to match.  In this 
case, the distrust factor is mitigated or eliminated because the 
basis for the job dissatisfaction/job search isn't cash, it's 
responsibilities.

I'm a big believer in the adage that true job security isn't having a 
good job; it's having two offers on the table.  Doing what it takes 
to keep one's options open is a great way to achieve career (and 
personal) satisfaction.  The most miserable employees are usually 
those who feel trapped.


Michael L. Wyland
Sumption & Wyland
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