Resigning Employees After Claiming Bonuses

I do not see why an employee should not be able to escalate in his/her career even if it means with the competitor. As if the company values the employees hard dedication they would make the employee an offer he/she cannot refuse and perhaps not leave after resigning. As for the bonus that counts for performance already done, so it is earned and I do not see a problem with the person taking the earn bonus. As for the squealer that would be horrid as the squealer should look at it that the employee moving on is valuable and must do what is right for him as if the employee was to suddenly get ill perhaps he would be replace instantly, so in my opinion it would be wrong for the squealer to do such a thing.

I personally believe that there is nothing wrong in claiming for your bonus before you leave the company. As it is, a bonus is given for the hard work and the contribution that you have done for the company. I don't think there are any companies who gives bonus for your future good work. So I say, it is definitely okay to get what is due for you. I have a lot of teammates who have left the company to find a better paying job, and most of them do leave after payment of bonus, I don't mind, I say let them be. They did deserve the bonus, so I don't see anything wrong with it.

it's only about CONSCIENCE. i know that there are professional ethics and one is you are not allowed to move or you shouldn't be hire by another business firm of the same line of business. and that's PIRACY of manpower. it should be stated in the terms when you resign that you are not going to the competitor. but who knows? and in your example, if one squeals, you cannot do something about it but to face any legal action, in this case, coke will file against you and/or pepsi. i won't squeal if he's my friend but if i love my company, i probably will.

Bonuses are given as a result of good performance. You've earned it and resigning after receiving it should not be an issue at all, but be sure to serve the required no. of days (like 30-days notice) prior to your resignation date to ensure proper turn-over. Unless your contract with the company says you can't join a competitor (usually within a certain period from separation date), I see no reason why you shouldn't go to the other fence, specially if grass is greener, as they say. What pisses me off is when resigning employees come up with a lot rubbish as reason for resignation instead of just telling the truth. Just last December I've had a number of resignations and they all seem to have a uniform reason for leaving - they all found a position in the government. Later I found out that they were all offered to join a company doing the same business...so annoying. About the co-employee who squealed, I guess you just have to live with it, some people just can't keep secrets.

Do you have a non-compete clause in your employment contract? If none, then moving to another company, albeit a direct competitor, is no one's business but yours. It is your career that you have to care about, and the fact that the present company is not offering enough to "someone who is so wanted in the industry," then it is your prerogative to accept another offer. A bonus is a reward for a job done in the past and not conditioned on your stay. It would be different if it were a loyalty bonus contingent on your staying, but that is rarely the case. By the way, why are you hiding your transfer? Can they legally stop you? Who knows, your present company might want to match the offer. If I were the OWKYS, it depends on how mean you have been to me and what I think would be the result if management knew of your intention. If I feel that you are too valuable to management so much that they might make a counter-offer and I think that I can do a better job than you, then I would keep the knowledge to myself and then apply for your position. But if your management is the type to hold a grudge, then yes, I would happily report you, especially if you have been mean to me. But if you're my friend, then I would wish you luck.

Well, first, bonuses or incentives are given to those who performed well on their task. I don't thing that it is wrong to get that bonus because you worked for it, regardless if you received that before you are about to resign. It doesn't mean you don't honor you employer, let's face it, one major fact why we work is about the money, you earned the bonus so get it, maybe not for you but for your family. Abt this OWKYS co worker of yours, its just normal for people who have this crab mentality. If they see someone advancing on their career, they'll pull you down. So just focus to what you wanted to do, hold tight on it so you won't fall no matter how people try to pull you down.

If the bonus is earned, I'd have no problems taking it - let's say, if it's for past performances, the results of the previous year, and so on. And generally, these bonuses are earned, few employers offer preemptive bonuses for future performances Just as well, I would not rat out on a co-worker. After all, the company should be prepared for a situation like this, employees come and go all the time. You know how it goes - if they want loyalty, they should get a dog What I would not accept, if were just about to hand in my resignation, is for the company to send me to new training courses - seems unfair to have them invest in my professional development, when it won't be for their profit.