yeah, they are too late but do ask if they can beat the pay and benefits of your current position and dont tell your boss anything. Companies dont tell you when they downsize and give ya the pink slip do they?
I was thinking that, but a small part of me feels like that would come across poorly. I mean I know I am supposed to be looking for the best that is available to me, but I don't wanna turn them off by asking so bluntly.
Hey, you didnt sign on the dotted line or anything while being employed with current employer. You were in touch with them BEFORE you joined Com#2 and are they contacted you now so are just exploring options. Its not wrong. When you look at it this way you wont feel like a heel for leaving if the first company makes a good offer :P