A recent workplace incident has drawn attention on Reddit, where an employee shared the experience of leaving a job just two weeks after joining due to a significantly better offer elsewhere. The story has sparked discussions about salary negotiations, remote work perks, and employee retention strategies.
From $50K to $70K: Why the Employee Left
The employee had initially negotiated a starting salary of $55,000 but was offered $50,000 instead, which was accepted reluctantly due to lack of other offers. Two weeks later, a 100% remote job offer with a starting salary of $70,000 was received. “Of course I took it!” the employee said, highlighting the appeal of both higher pay and the flexibility of remote work.
Boss Tries to Retain, But Employee Stands Firm
When the resignation was communicated to the in-person employer, the manager attempted to retain the employee by offering to “see if I can get approval for a $55K salary for you.” Laughing, the employee responded, “I know it would be impossible for them to offer me that.” The new role’s $20,000 higher salary and remote nature made staying unrealistic.
The user added,”She said, you’re right, we can’t match that. Then she gets all upset and starts lecturing me about how they invested so much time and training into me and now I’m leaving them in a bind.”
The employee also noted unusual behavior following the departure, stating, “A month later I see her stalking my LinkedIn profile (because I didn’t mention the new company name when I quit).” The situation was described as exasperating, adding, “Lol can you believe the nerve of these people? Absolutely clueless!”
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