Hey everyone, I'm in a difficult situation after spending 13 years at my current job. I started as a repair technician and eventually moved into a sysadmin role handling business support for car dealerships and various small businesses. Although I've grown into this small MSP and do a lot of the hands-on work, I'm feeling burnt out and underappreciated, especially financially. My boss is a good guy, and we've developed a friendship over the years, but I'm finding it tough to keep up, especially as I'm trying to buy a house while he owns multiple properties. Recently, the car dealership group offered me an in-house position, but the offer process is slow. I'm also considering going independent to reduce my hours while increasing my income. My wife thinks I should take the leap. I'm looking for advice on how to approach my boss about leaving, as I know this change will impact him greatly. I plan to take some clients with me since I built those relationships myself. Has anyone been in a similar spot? How did you handle it?
4 Answers
About taking clients, you need to check if there are any contracts that tie you to them. If there aren’t any signed agreements, then legally, they're free to go anywhere. But I’d definitely recommend talking to a lawyer if you're seriously considering that route!
Totally agree with that approach! It cements your importance, but you’re also showing you value your work. Just be prepared for the fallout if you do stay, since bosses can change how they treat you after knowing you looked for other jobs.
Make sure to understand the legal implications before deciding anything about clients. If clients contact you first, there's generally no issue with that.
Have you had a direct talk with your boss about your situation? You could tell him you have another job offer (just don’t specify where) and see how he reacts. It’ll help you gauge whether he values you more as a friend or just an employee. If he wants to know why you’d leave, being honest about the money is the way to go. If you do mention staying, ask for more than you'd actually accept, so you have room to negotiate. If he can't match what you need, be ready to walk away. And if he needs you to train someone new, you might want to negotiate a consulting fee for that time. Otherwise, you could find yourself being called for help for a long time after leaving!
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