Competitor poaching

So had an interesting convo with a coworker on our support team today. They've been with the company for a while and just got reached out to by a recruiter of a direct competitor (who we're beating) for twice what they're getting paid here. Should they entertain it, or does it sound like the competitor is just trying to research the competition?

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oldcloser

Arsonist

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If the competitor is stable. he should negotiate another 10%, then take that deal immediately, if not sooner. Sure, they may be sniffing around, but if the offer shows up he just doubled his income by going across the street. Who wouldn't?

jefe

Arsonist

🍁

Loyalty isn't a thing when income is being doubled.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE FOLKS IN THE BACK

pirate

Big Shot

Account Executive

Fpr double the money I would leave. But then again if it's toxic workplace... I'd probably come back

Pachacuti

Politicker

They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy

Lots of “it depends “ here. Money isn’t everything.

SalesBeast

Politicker

Sales Leader

Double?!! Give me the pen and show me where to sign. FTS -go for it

Gasty

Notable Contributor

War Room Community Manager

Give them a nudge to jump in, and once they're on board, remind them to drop your name! A paycheck twice as hefty is twice as sweet, anywhere on the map.

TheHypnotist

Executive

I'd have a real good look at the new contract before jumping ship - make sure that shit is iron clad for a specific time period, or you could find you've been used for something you knew nothing about, and out on your arse in under a year. I had this happen to me about 10 years ago.