I just started at my firm a month ago, but just got an offer that is a once in a lifetime opportunity (think high growth startup, sizable equity, interesting work). What should I do? I should clarify that I was not applying actively after signing on my new job, this fell in my lap through my network.

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If you are at Accenture you are too new for anyone to care and the no one will remember you. Not trying to mean- but take the gig if it’s your dream job- consulting jobs will always be there if it doesn’t work out and you need to boomerang.

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Take it

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Once in a lifetime = take it
If this opportunity never came up again, will you have regretted it if you passed?

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You got the exit people dream about it, take it

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You should talk openly with the team that is bringing you on board about the opportunity. You should take the opportunity, but let everyone know why you are taking it. You will likely be surprised by how supportive everyone is if this is really that great of an opportunity.

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J-U-M-P

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If anyone here tells you to stay, they're just trying to be different, thought provoking, and cool, of which they are none. Tell them to F off and take the role 😂

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Take it.

Take it.

Take it

Leave

If the new offer is truly better, then don’t even hesitate to take it.

You’re not doing you and your family any justice by declining.

Do it!

Take it

Take it

Take it

Take it.

Take it

Take it and let your team know how hard it is to leave but couldn’t let this meant-to-be opportunity go by. And congrats! Very exciting.

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