(In)trepid conversations between Onesome, Anycomp and Tarmek

a typical rampant "reality influenced" scene, between 3 players, shown in a different light (words have been jumbled to protect their identities)

Scene 1:

Tarmek: Hey, WTH are you doing here, why don't you get the F out and see what you are missing?

Onesome: oh ok, what am i missing and where should i go?

Tarmek: Just hit the "i accept" button, we will take care of everything else, as we always do (--devious grin--). Here's what you are worth: Brand new role + $$$

Onesome: Jumpin' Geehosofat! For real?

Tarmek: (thinking - hook-line-sinker...and a dunk) Yessssss.

<scenario has long changed from an employer driven market to a candidate driven one>

Scene 2:

Onesome: Hey Anycomp, i am taking my A out the door

Anycomp: Hey, wait a minute. This is not what you signed up for!

Onesome: Yes and that's exactly why i am leaving (-- grins --)

Anycomp: Hold on, we had such fantastic year(s) and run(s). You are an integral part of this success. You cannot just go.

Onesome: Hmm, yes, i thought so too. But then did not feel the love! until Tarmek showed me some.

<negotiations - some successful, some not - what remains is a shaken feeling on both sides>

Scene 3:

Onesome: Tarmek, here i am as promised.

Anycomp1: Tarmek, get me someone, and am ready to pay 2x-3x more than what i normally do

Anycomp2: Tarmek, get me anyone, and am ready to pay 2x-3x more than what i normally do

Tarmek: I am loving this....

Onesome1, Onesome2, Onesome3..., Anycomp - WTH just happened with Onesome...

<and the saga continues, moretimes painful to atleast 2 of the stakeholders...>

bottomline:

1. none of the 3 stakeholders have prior experience, social awareness and skills needed to navigate this cornucopia^ of events / opportunities that have opened up
2. each actor has a responsibility in understanding and doing "something", to be relevant and survive this phenomena
3. long term vision backed by intent, is important - for one and all
4. who will bell this "cat"

^sounds corny but delivers the right tone

pic courtesy: Jason Leung, from Unsplash