Career dilemma - put up with 9 months of torture for $3 million?

[Anonymous]

I can't imagine that $3m is still on the table.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think you know what dilemma means

Or torture.

[Anonymous]

"We need to fire you for your incompetence, but we're willing to let you orchestrate a graceful exit so that you can help us by going to work for a competitor and slow them down."

"Can I hang out and annoy everyone for a year so I can get $2M from you?"

"Yeah OK that sounds fair."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think you know what dilemma means

Or torture.

I bow to your dry wit...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't imagine that $3m is still on the table.

This. I think this is the reality you need to confront

[Anonymous]

I will wear a maga hat for 9 month if you pay me 3mm!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I will wear a maga hat for 9 month if you pay me 3mm!

***but would you vote for Trump for 3M***

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't even believe this is a real question. Woe is me, how will I ever survive in my white collar office job for 9 months for the paltry sum of $3 million?

Right? My job is abusive, belittling, and demeaning. I have advanced degrees and will never make more than $150K, let alone $3 mil.

What a problem to have.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I will wear a maga hat for 9 month if you pay me 3mm!

***but would you vote for Trump for 3M***

I did it twice for free!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can't even believe this is a real question. Woe is me, how will I ever survive in my white collar office job for 9 months for the paltry sum of $3 million?

Right? My job is abusive, belittling, and demeaning. I have advanced degrees and will never make more than $150K, let alone $3 mil.

What a problem to have.

I know! I believe that this is the OP’s situation, but they live in a reality that’s vastly separated from most of us.

Signed,
professional where the day you find out they want to get rid of you is your last day.

[Anonymous]

Just draw upon your inner George Costanza

[Anonymous]

I would stick it out. Things can happen over that time. You’ll be kicking yourself if boss gets fired or has to take leave or even (sadly) dies. Statistical Probability is above zero for them leaving.

[Anonymous]

I am sure you’ve talked to an executive oriented employment lawyer. They make stuff like this happen literally everyday.

[Anonymous]

The fact that you posted here tells me you should take severance and run, but cautionary tale, have it be lump sum payment. Know your worth. Toxic work not worth any price if have luxury to make that statement and sounds like you do.

[Anonymous]

I think the economics at stake here are worth a $1k consult with an experienced employment attorney. You could create a record that makes it hard for them to can you at 8 months given the vesting. I would think there’s something in employment law or legal precedent protects you from that. Unless you are in some terrible state like Louisiana or Alabama.