I'm following mine to a new company because she left mine.

Knowing how plentiful terrible bosses are, I am very loyal to terrific bosses and would stay put if I were you. My last boss was so wonderful in every way you described in your first paragraph that I started job hunting the minute he told me he was interviewing for positions. I lined it up and timed it so well that we departed the same month.

Super, super loyal. I stayed at my last job until my mentor retired. Then I got another boss who didn't really care and was too overwhelmed with her own stuff. That was fine (she left me alone) but I didn't feel bad about leaving.

Landed at current job. I am paid pretty well, I am remote, and my boss is amazing. The company overall, however, is pretty terrible, the other people in the company are pretty crappy, and I'm pretty much at a dead end. But I stick around for my boss, mostly.

I’d do anything to stay with a good boss, except move several hours away. There is no greater joy than a good boss.

A boss is close to the top factor that can make your job enjoyable to a living nightmare. I would stay. I had a wonderful boss for 10 years who supported me and the team. After they retired, I ended up with five different bosses in five years, most of whom were more concerned about promoting their own careers than supporting me. It makes all the difference.

Yes, I would risk everything we have for a measly 20% raise.
However. 40% raise? I am gone.

You’re not describing loyalty. You’re describing trade offs. The answer is going to be highly individual for everyone.

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think it’s loyalty for the sake of loyalty (ie passing up truly better opportunities because you don’t want your boss to be sad) but more recognizing when you have a good thing going and knowing that having a good boss is a huge factor in liking your job.

+1, I've passed up "better" opportunities to stay with a good boss, and I've left good jobs because of a bad boss. Boss and commute/flexibility are the two things that most influence whether I can be happy in my day-to-day.

But it's not a personal loyalty, even if we're friends - given two jobs with good bosses, I'd consider other factors. Plus, a good boss wants you to grow and take better opportunities.

Super loyal. I work for minimum wage. He saves a lot of money just because I show up. He doesn't have to hire a 3rd manage just because I come by.
Why do I do it? I don't need to work for money anymore. I used to work for some horrible people below minimum wage for years. They all should be in jail for that. I figured if I could do it for some bad people, why can't I do it for a nice guy.
He is a lucky, lucky guy and he knows it. Hope he remembers me in his will though I don't need money.

Money is not always the most important thing. Sometimes it is, but not always. Sometimes it's a calm work environment with people you like.

If you like your job and boss then I personally think that’s worth the most. It depends on your goals though. I prioritize my happiness.

Do remember though, good bosses/coworkers CAN leave so always ask yourself “would I feel regret if I stayed and then they quit?”

I don’t think it’s loyalty for the sake of loyalty (ie passing up truly better opportunities because you don’t want your boss to be sad) but more recognizing when you have a good thing going and knowing that having a good boss is a huge factor in liking your job.

Ive stuck it out with a boss that is similar to what you described. Probably lost out on 200k in a 5 year timeframe for one opportunity I specifically turned down, but the amount of flexibility and trust I have is well worth that price. If I switched, I know I wouldn’t be getting evenings and weekends with my kids sans interruptions.

Ride or die. Huge respect

If you have a wonderful boss who is happy with your work, is a great communicator, who supports your growth, who you see eye to eye with when it comes to projects, and to top it all off is a good person you respect and would be happy to work for for as long as they stay in their role, would you stick with them and decline opportunities to move around or even take a whole new job elsewhere (even give up a possible raise)?

I work for someone I’m very happy working for. I don’t want to leave their team until they retire, probably in 2-3 years. While I foresee a few opportunities to transfer and take on interesting work on the horizon, I don’t necessarily believe the grass is greener and feel I should stick with this person until they go because I may regret leaving and find myself in a position I’m not happy with.

What are your thoughts on loyalty? Where do you draw the line? I have known of people who are very loyal to certain bosses— in one case, the boss landed a big job at another org and invited a few of his former employees to join him. And I guess they liked him so much they moved to a new state to work with him again.