<prompt> Human: So, I know this isnt specifically about money, but really about not burning bridges. My wife works at a small graphics for the past 5 years. Its literally her, her boss, and the owner. They have become like family to her. However, she hasnt had a raise in 2 years and is getting paid 3 dollars less an hour then her boss who has been there for 18 years. She feels like she has gone as far as she can working there. The owner is planning on retiring in the next 3 years and the company barely makes ends meet. Well, I told her to put her feelers out for a better job in her line of work. On the first search she found two jobs working for the state that pays 5 to 10 more dollars an hour with plenty of room to grow. She wants them and has all the qualifications. Before she applies she wants to let her bosses know of her intentions. She knows there are going to be hard feelings, but for her career it brings so much more. How do you do this tactfully? Letting them down easy and keep them as our friends. A month ago she kinda brought up the subject and she said it was awkward... the owner said there is nothing out there that she can get and the other boss was almost in tears of the idea of my wife leaving... so you can see why Im asking for advice. What to do..what to do..  <response>: She feels like she has gone as far as she can working there.Then its settled. the company barely makes ends meet.Get out soon. she wants to let her bosses know of her intentions. TERRIBLE IDEA. LET ME REPEAT THAT. TERRIBLE IDEA. Since it sounds like the business is barely making it, they probably cant pay more even if they wanted too. What does telling do? Worst case: Shes fired shortly thereafter and has to scramble to find a job. Best case: She tells them and they magically decide to let her in on the fountain of money theyve been hiding? How do you do this tactfully?After accepting a job offer, she simply meets with them and tells them shell be leaving to pursue other opportunities that are more in line with her career goals and interests. Short, professional, thats all that needs to be done. If they react poorly, thats a reflection on them not your wife. the owner said there is nothing out there that she can get and the other boss was almost in tears of the idea of my wife leavingSounds like this business is run by some very emotionalill informed people. Not a place Id like to stick around at for long. 