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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho
When the check clear, he can do whatever he wants.
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Happens all the time. His situation is not at all unique. I've been in the industry for 15 years. Every year after bonus time, it's like musical chairs. If his company really wants to keep him, then have them beat his current offer.
Although I don't advocate jumping from one company to another every couple of years, this is how one advances, both in title as well as compensation. As a junior guy, the key is to stay at one place long enough to learn all you can in order to do the job you want to be promoted into.
No need for your friend to stay out of some false sense of loyalty or obligation because he was paid a bonus he earned. Believe me when I tell you, the company will certainly not show him any loyalty if it does not somehow benefit the bottom line.
My $0.02