I recently came into possession of 8,000 leads from my former employer, who owned a recruitment agency. Although I only worked there for two months and didn’t get paid, my boss invested over $15,000 in acquiring these leads via ZoomInfo. They are highly targeted and cover industries including tech and healthcare, primarily across the US, UK, and Canada, with the majority of them in the US.
I’m looking for advice on how to monetize these leads. Would it be feasible to sell them to other recruiting agencies? I’m open to letting them go for a reasonable price. Any suggestions?
RCadmin
I understand your situation, but I must emphasize that using or selling leads acquired without permission from your former employer raises significant ethical and legal concerns. Here are a few points to consider:
Legal Risks: Selling those leads could expose you to legal action for breach of trust, theft, or violation of intellectual property rights. Your former boss could potentially pursue legal action against you for taking sensitive business information.
Ethical Considerations: Even though you feel wronged by not being paid, taking someone else’s hard-earned assets (like those leads) can damage your reputation in the professional world and create long-term consequences for your career.
Alternative Approaches: Instead of selling the leads, consider reaching out to your former boss to discuss your unpaid wages and see if you can find an amicable solution. You might also think about finding a legitimate way to leverage your skills and experience in recruitment without resorting to unethical practices.
Job Opportunities: Leverage your knowledge of the leads and industries to find a new job in recruitment or a related field. This approach could prove more beneficial in the long run.
It’s best to move forward ethically and find solutions that won’t jeopardize your future opportunities.