https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-5464531.html
So, I now may face this situation. Yes, I’m new on Tech Rep.
I have been miserable since August of 2004 and started looking “for real” that December.
I resigned yesterday for a new position and got a verbal counter from my current boss. I turned that down.
However, this morning a former boss I used to hold in the highest regard (more on that in a bit) spent an hour with me this morning asking if “anything could be done” because “I’m too valuable to lose”. I took that opportunity to unload (professionally of course) about what really needs to change to make me happy (money is only a tiny part of it).
He said he was going to “ponder” my issues.
Now, about why I lost respect for this person. A co-worker who is unhappy as me went to him in confidenct for a reference. The former boss agrees then proceeds to tell the owner and board of directors (this person is a Senior VP) about my co-worker’s request.
Word has leaked back to the co-worker that he may be a target for firing over the request.
Should I even consider a counter if they put it in writing or just keep running?