[BigRedChief]

In my field at my level the tech has leverage. I've offered many jobs to techs the last two years, they accepted and later backed out. Members of the current team have recieved job offers from other companies and they were bribed to stay.

I dont think this situation is normal. But, in my field at the upper levels, its the norm. We are contractors. Expendable but essential at the same time. It's defintly a screwy system.

If you are not happy and your employer thinks you are doing a good job, you have a history of verifiable success at other jobs, you can write your own ticket.

I dont know what field your in, but I'd say you sought another job because you wernt happy. If the other place says we can give you the things that will make you happy, cool. Just dont stray from the grass is always greener mantra.