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Hi guys. I've been naughty and need help. The current company I work for was terminated by the company we serviced, because we were charging to much for our services. I know the boss of that company that fired us, so he's wanting to talk to me (secretly) tomorrow. I have a strong indication he may ask me to join his company to help out with the transition. I could see myself as manager and running things. How can I prepare for this informal meeting, and what are tips for me to persuade this company to hire me and on top of prove that I can be a senior manager?
Highest priority, check your contract/employment terms. You need to know if you're even allowed to legally accept the position. There are LOTS of service companies that make you sign an agreement when you sign on that prohibits direct hiring by clients(which would essentially cut them out as the middle man). Make sure you didn't sign anything like that.
Follow up. I never signed any contracts with my employer. He wants to hire me for good money, but says he won't hire me unless I am laid off from my current employer because it would be unethical for him to hire me behind my bosses back.
Some of my fellow employees who are also accepting better job offers (in other companies) advised me to just lie to him. Tell him I am now laid off, and take the job offer quickly. The reason why I am pushing this is because I am hearing the job pay is freaking awesome. HELP!
Last edited by RedWildberry7; 08-28-2014 at 02:09 PM..
I would be up front with him and tell him that you're going to quit your job to work for him. If he gives you the sign that that's cool, then do it. It's risky but better than lying to him.
Your two companies worked closely for a time. He will surely find out at some point that you lied, putting him in a situation where he appears to be unethical, a concern he has already voiced.
YOU obviously think it's worth it - so do it. Just know the price you pay may be steep.
Tell him you will give a 2week notice to your employer after he gives you an offer letter. Dont get yourself fired but submit a proper resignation after a written offer. Stay loyal to your current employer while you are there & quit the right way. Sometimes a company has policy restricting their employees from joining their previous customer or competition. Cant remember whats it called but one of my previous employer had this in the job contract. Since you didnt sign anything with your current job, it might not apply to you.
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