Anyone been in the situation of just starting a new job and having a much more compelling offer come in? How did you tell the new place?

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Yes. I was honest. I had to take the $$ and run. They were all understanding of that

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Yes - I screwed it up, but I survived in the long run - may even be better off. Recommend not screwing it up though

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I took the better offer and learned a new skill set there. But I prefer my former manager, though.

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