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March 1,2024 at 5:05PM UTC

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Hello! I have a moral quandary I'd love some insight on. I spent all fall legally breaking my company into entities. Recently, my small company divested of one of those entities, and that entity wants me to come work for them. There is nothing against it in the inter-company agreement. I feel a great loyalty to my boss, but don't have much confidence in Senior Leadership and this new offer is infinitely more fun (although along the same lines) as my current job. So, we'd haveto handle the transition carefully so as not to damage relationships. What would you do? Are there any other factors I'm omitting to consider? Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and expertise.

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AnonymousMarch 1,2024 at 6:30PM UTC
I essentially work for me. So while loyalty and personal relationships are great. I understand that my responsibility is to my career and what's best for me, just as my boss and coworkers should always do what's best for them personally. I would never expect anything less.
Jonna Ferguson, ACCMarch 3,2024 at 1:31PM UTC
Growth and opportunity rarely occur when you're comfortable. Great things can happen if you take a risk.
Have a genuine conversation with your current leader and exit with appreciation, kindness and grace. They'll likely support you based on all that you've done for them, and if they don't, you should feel confident you're making the right choice to spread your wings and find something new.
Joyce Breitweiser HallMarch 3,2024 at 2:59PM UTC
Always do what’s best for you and your career.
In your resignation letter, say thank you for the opportunity, I enjoyed working for the company, but I am looking forward to the new challenges.
I hope this opportunity ends up being even better than you expect!
AnonymousMarch 4,2024 at 5:20PM UTC
If you feel the culture, role content and the compensation are fair whats to consider. Let all the parties know your decision was tough but new challenges and the prospect of helping to grow the company that separated is what draws you to it. Take the leap if it is in the direction of your career aspiration and desires.