Comment hmm (Score 2, Insightful) 1048
I think it depends on what kind of relationship you have with your current boss. If you can talk openly about wanting to leave, and there's no bullshit politics about loyalty, etc. then you should stay.
If there are going to be problems generated by the fact that you thought about leaving, then don't stay.
I know I could tell my boss "hey, this sucks, I want out." and he would understand, and we could talk about it, but I've had jobs that the fact that I even THOUGHT about leaving would cause problems.
The bigger the company, the easier it is to stay I think, too. Since there's generally more of a personal stake for managers, and people feel closer to the company.
That's my take on it. It's all about how it will affect your boss's relationship with you.
If there are going to be problems generated by the fact that you thought about leaving, then don't stay.
I know I could tell my boss "hey, this sucks, I want out." and he would understand, and we could talk about it, but I've had jobs that the fact that I even THOUGHT about leaving would cause problems.
The bigger the company, the easier it is to stay I think, too. Since there's generally more of a personal stake for managers, and people feel closer to the company.
That's my take on it. It's all about how it will affect your boss's relationship with you.
