Work Loyalty Issues/Uncertainty

[Tazz]

I apologize for my overuse of pronouns in this post, but I am tryng to be vague.

I am a big fish in a small pond. Anywhere else, I would just be a fish. Our company is driven by the economy and relies on banks making loans, which they are not doing at a great pace right now.

A lot of our problems are the result of one-half of our ownership/management duo. My co-worker and I have both had discussions with the half that actually still appears to care about the company, and he has mentioned buying the other half out. We both want to stick with him through this, as we both have decided that if his partner does not go, we will. He seems to understand that as well.

I figure I will attempt to give him six months. If he doesn't appear to be trying to get rid of his partner, so to speak, then I will leave. Is this dumb of me to wait? Is loyalty in business ignorant?

[CountryBob]

Go with your gut - even if it dosent work out you have stayed true to yourself.

[Suspect Chin]

Wait it out, but stick to your time line. 6 months seems fair. If the hated partner does end up leaving, who knows how great your opportunities will be with this company.

[Furtherman]

Loyality is hard to come by in business, but stick it out anyway. 6 months goes by quick, and you'll have a better grasp on the situation then.

[sailor]

If the bad owner goes, will you be better off than if you decided to jump ship? That's the only question that matters.

[opie's twisted balls]

At the end of the day unless you're an owner of the business you're expendable and there's no corporate loyalty. I don't care if its your first day or you've been with the same company for 35 years ALWAYS have an exit plan that puts you first. Keep your resume current (shouldn't be more then 3 months out of date) and always be looking.

[Suspect Chin]

At the end of the day unless you're an owner of the business you're expendable and there's no corporate loyalty. I don't care if its your first day or you've been with the same company for 35 years ALWAYS have an exit plan that puts you first. Keep your resume current (shouldn't be more then 3 months out of date) and always be looking.

Why do people always say to keep your resume current? Couldn't anyone update their resume in like 3-4 hours if they were unexpectedly fired? I doubt those couple hours will cost anyone a replacement job.

[opie's twisted balls]

Why do people always say to keep your resume current? Couldn't anyone update their resume in like 3-4 hours if they were unexpectedly fired? I doubt those couple hours will cost anyone a replacement job.
Its less about if you're fired and more about being ready when an opportunity presents itself. I keep mine current because its much easier to update with successes, important events, changes in responsibility, etc. when they happen and details are fresh in your mind vs. trying to recall months or years after the fact.

[TripleSkeet]

I dont see this as being loyal to your company as I see it more being loyal to yourself. I mean, I dont see it mentioned anywhere that by staying with this company, you are giving up some great employment oppurtunity elsewhere. Youre really not sacrificing anything by giving it 6 months, especially considering you like this job and just need that one guy gone for you to be back in a job you love again.