friend possibly leaving

My friend here at work is possibly going to be leaving. I heard through the grapevine that he had an interview a few weeks ago, which he confirmed when he and I got back from our (respective and separate) vacations. It's good for him, because there really isn't much future here. But always sad to potentially lose a friend.

He came into my office today to let me know that he had got a second round interview, and we discussed the merits of it all. Cons: potentially less money. Pros: potentially more money in the future than here, a larger company, probably (probably not) have there birds all in a row (thats not the saying I know), and closer to his home. He is about 37.

I gave him some fatherly advice, to see out this opportunity until a decision must be made, and then make a decision - don't waste time worrying about making a decision that you can't even make yet. On top of things, having an existing job puts you in a advantageous place when it comes to discussing the discrepancy in pay (theoretically). Ill keep you guys posted...