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mr.mcsalesy

Enterprise Account Executive

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Do you tell your boss you are looking at offers?

I have great relationships with my leadership, and at my company i've heard that leaders are typically open and help you with career advice.


My concern is that I tell him and he gives me the slip because he knows i'm not committed to my work right now and am flight risk. Take of the band aid quick.


Any advice?

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Big Shot
14
Enterprise Account Executive
Are you trying to get fired?
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
6
SaaS Eater
Whats the goal here? If you're out and looking for advice then sure. If it's anything other than that, don't let the door hit you on the way out. 
InQ5WeTrust
Arsonist
5
No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL
If you tell him you have offers then you're begging to be fired. 

If you want genuine advice then structure the conversation and where you want to get to and ask for their advice. 

If it's clear that you're miles away from each other then the conversation will move to other opportunities. 
Biznasty
Opinionated
4
Lead Business Development Manager
I would not. Your boss has to have his back over yours in that situation. 
poweredbycaffeine
WR Lieutenant
4
☕️
Your concerns are valid. Besides, you'd only do this if you were trying to garner a counter-offer, and we don't take those.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
3
🦊
Yes. Don't do it.
DungeonsNDemos
Big Shot
2
Rolling 20's all day
Only tell them if you want to have MUCH more free time to look for a new job.
Kinonez
Celebrated Contributor
2
War Room Enthusiast
I have done this, once I had a deal on the table, let him know, he matched the price and I stayed with the company. It really depends on the relationship you have with your boss, you need to anticipate his/her reaction before doing this. 
FamilyTruckster
Politicker
1
Exec Director, Major Accounts
You know your boss better than any of us. 

I’ve spoken to 1 about company changes. The rest was a hard no. 
FormerStartupJobHopper
Tycoon
1
AE
No way. If layoffs come, you'll be first to go. And he'll be looking at you sideways at all times. I wouldn't
hh456
Celebrated Contributor
1
sales
don't tell him.
CaneWolf
Politicker
1
Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract
FUUUUUUUCK NO
AnchorPoint
Politicker
1
Business Coach
Yep... and then tell your wife or girlfriend you are looking at other women... and let us know how that works out for you.
dwightyouignorantsale
Politicker
0
Account Executive
It depends what you’re looking to get out of the conversation. Are you looking for a higher salary in which you could use that as your negotiation power? Are you on your way out regardless, but want some career advice? If you’re looking just to look with no clear intentions of leaving, I wouldn’t say anything. If it’s the scenarios above, then you can approach the topic, but I would delve into too many details until you have a better idea of what your next step is.
thesecretsauce
Politicker
0
Business Development
If you are close friends or have prior relationship then sure, otherwise nah But it’s ok to give more than 2 weeks notice If you really like and care about your team
Mobi85
Politicker
0
Regional Sales Manager
It’s going to be a no from me dawg - in my Randy jackson American idol voice
Diablo
Politicker
0
Sr. AE
No matter how good relationships I have with them, I will never tell I have an offer unless I am actively looking for a new role. It might/might not backlash you if you are using this from negotiation point. All the best!
LordBusiness
Politicker
0
Chief Revenue Officer
Unless the goal is to stay and get a pay bump, I wouldn't mention it.  If that is the goal, I wouldn't mention it THAT way.  I'd say something casually like "the market is very strong right now, my inbox on LI is FULL of offers, I'd like to chat about my compensation going into the new year" 
Justatitle
Big Shot
0
Account Executive
For the first time I did in my current role and it worked out great, found out my current boss is also looking 
SiliconBBQ
Politicker
0
The Metal Rooster
Trust no one. Your boss is only ever looking out for number one. You should do the fucking same.  

I have taken a counter after resigning and firing my director internally - but that's a whole different can of worms. 
ultraman
Tycoon
0
Shepherd
Seek career advice elsewhere. Regardless of how swell your boss is, it’s in his interest to keep great people, so how good is that advice really going to be?
Jewcan_Sam81
Politicker
0
Account Executive
If something comes up and an offer looks good and would be an awesome fit, but you're semi-hesitant to leave your current job, have a sit down with your boss and let him know this is happening. He'll either fight to keep you by giving you a raise or some kind of bonus, or he'll tell you to get bent and then you know how valuable you are to him.


Or, in a twist, he'll be sad because your company might be super corporate and he can't actually do anything and he really doesn't wanna lose you...then it'll be really awkward forever and you'll probably need to leave...
Njanack
Good Citizen
0
SDR
Yes and no, depending on the situation
Flippinghubs
Opinionated
0
Account Executive
This is a joke right? 

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