And you hope they do not find out. Every Founder and VP of People dreads this moment during a growth spurt. You find the perfect candidate. They are a game-changer. But the market price for their role has jumped 20% since you hired your current team. To land them, you must break your own pay band. You sign the offer letter, but your instincts tell you it is a mistake.    Because you know the clock is ticking. Eventually, people talk. And when your loyal high-performer finds o