<prompt> Human: Ive been at my current job for nearly 3 years. I work from home, and its pretty nice, but the industry is dying, and I feel like I will be laid off sometime in the near future, so I started searching for something else secretly. I ended up interviewing and landing a job with another company who is offering me 75k plus commission. Ill still be working remotely, plus I get healthcare benefits. Im very close with my current boss, and Im afraid to tell him that I have been secretly job searching, as he will find it really offensive, and sneaky of me to do that to him. He likes me, and likes my work, but I know he will be really hurt, and disappointed that Im leaving. Also I would like to keep the door open some how, just in case it doesnt work out with the other company. Is there anything that I can say, that will help me not burn any bridges?? Ive never been in this situation before. Also, what if the new job makes an offer that is contingent on them contacting your current employer??? I wouldnt want this, because you technically dont have a job offer until they contact your current employer... which is obviously really bad in case they rescind their offer, your screwed with your current job. Located in Texas  <response>: You dont have to tell him that you were actively looking. Just that an opportunity came up that includes a 50 raise plus commission and benefits. He will understand that position you are in. 