The Devil You Know...

...Is Better Than The Devil You Don't.

Those are the words of wisdom a good friend parted on me today.

And it does create a sliver of doubt as to whether or not my choice will be a good one.

Granted, my friend does work for the company I work for. Currently. But he's also the only one who wanted my succession to be at my current position. There is a little part of me that still believes in loyalty and making sacrifices for a greater good in the long haul. But there is also a part of me that sees why I should be making this choice right now.

Why I Should Stay:
1) My current managers love me. This is because I get along with all of them great. No qualms. They love that I produce. They love that I take initiative. And don't complain. And despite my tendency to challenge, I have received no problem feedback. So far.
2) Another associate just quit. And he's established. That's almost given business to me. More opportunity to succeed beyond what I planned.
3) I'm on a roll. I finished 4th in the company last week. That is huge! Especially for a new associate. And that was despite a slow week. Within a month of being there.
4) I'm building relationships. A little of my business so far has been with corporate employees. And they love me. I am willing to work for them and call them until they get annoyed. As long as they get what they want. Right?
5) I can shine. I know where I stand with my current staff. I can still succeed with the current staff in place. I have all the skills to make the extra dollar. It doesn't bother me that they don't like me. Who gives a fuck? Really?

Why I Should Go:
1) I was passed over. I really wanted a job at my old store. Granted, it's another division in the company, and I was definitely qualified, but I was passed up. Three times. Then I was told I was not qualified.
2) Boss has too much influence. And if he's able to affect my old GM's decision to keep me from working there, then I wouldn't want to work with him, anyway. Fuck that.
3) Volume. Just on volume alone, I can succeed at this new position.
4) Message. The underlying reason is to send a message to the people that matter: Fuck You!
5) Success. While I still have yet to determine my level of success with the new company, the only way I feel I can get the other party to take me seriously is to make a statement now.

Does that make any sense? It isn't about money as much as it is about respect.

Respect.

Doesn't anyone know the meaning of the word today?