Has anyone been told they can not leave a project? If so, what did you do?

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This is the default state.

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Good god

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Worse. Was told by the partner that I could leave at the end of the phase. A month later I was extended another phase for 6 months without a word from the Partner. Unfortunately, I’m quitting next week. It’s a tough position to be in. Goodluck OP!

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Wow “you can leave now”. Sounds like that was not done tactfully

Leave the firm

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Nice. I’m getting there

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Argument I have made in the past: If you’re a strong performer on a single engagement, allowing you to get new experiences in the long term is in the best interest for your firm. Pigeonholing skilled employees into a single role not only drives them away, but also stifles their opportunity to grow into even stronger performers for a broader set of engagements in the future

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What if management is ok with that as long as they don’t lose you?

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same here, joined for multiple experiences and clients. I think that model has died, and all partners care about is short term rev, not the negative posturing that results from PMO and staff aug.

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^^ yes

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I said okay, sucked it up, and networked like hell for the next opportunity. Also got stuck into firm building initiatives so that I got better visibility, then used that as a springboard for new roles. And afterwards was crazy cautious and refused some staffing because I knew the partners never let you off the account.

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That’s a great idea. And minus the bad Partner, that sounds like it could have been pretty interesting working with Russian clients.

You quit the firm

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