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I have a dilemma at work and need help deciding what to do?

I have been working at my present company for over five years. A few months ago I was told by the new owner the place was moving. The new location is 100 miles away. When I told him I can't move for two years he said to commute. So, I found another job with slightly higher pay and better benefits.

The dilemma... he asked if I was seriously leaving? I said yes. He than asked me what would change my mind? I said leave me here for two years then I will move to wherever he needs me to go. He said no to that. Then he asked me what is keeping me from moving now? I told him it's financial. My car will be paid off in about a year and a half. Another large personal loan in two years. I will still have my house payment but it's less than $400 a month so, not a big deal. I told him that if I didn't have the car payment and the other loan (the two are about $1200 a month) I could rent something or buy another house. Understand, this guy is kind of cheap. He cut out our Christmas bonuses, took away all overtime, won't hire anyone else and has not given me a raise in three years. BUT, he offered to pay off my house and the personal loan if I move to the new place early next year when our current lease is up. Not as a loan, but as a gift. The new job I think is a better opportunity. But, how do you say no to someone that is that surprisingly generous?

Please help me to decide?

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  • 4 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Be honest. Say, "I appreciate your generous offer and I have enjoyed working with and for you, but I believe my new job is a better opportunity." Wouldn't you feel indebted to him for his financial offer?

    Source(s): had an employer offer to pay my way my last 2 years of college, then was offered a scholarship from the university, hated leaving the job, but knew I would feel indebted to the man
  • 4 years ago

    You should have written "He then asked me" not "he THAN asked me"... Than is used while comparing things. Learn to spell. :)

  • Eddy
    Lv 6
    4 years ago

    Obviously, he wants YOU to work his company. If he pays off your loan and pays off your house, why not move? Because it is easier to just stay in your house? I would take him up on his generous offer. He has just given you a giant raise by paying off your loan and your house. But, then again, if your new job is delicious and you love it to death, you might as well stay where you are and pay off your loan and your house by yourself. You are right. This is a decision that needs to be made by a third party. Ha ha. It is a real baffling question.

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