I’m joining Company A (industry) knowing well that I’ll join Company B (consulting) after a month when some paperwork gets done. How do I resign from company A so I don’t burn bridges (min damage)

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at
Highlighted IconHIGHLIGHTED

I’m going to guess you’re doing this because of financial reasons. Unfortunately, no matter what you do, it won’t be taken well. I’d recommend finding an alternative route. Unless you specifically let folks know what your issue is, it’s going to be hard getting help. Few options below....

- ask your consulting firm if you can start earlier
- borrow some money if this is financial related (friends, family, credit card, personal loan)
- if this is immigration related, inform your consulting firm and ask for advice. A big consulting firm usually will do whatever they can to help employees

like

I thank you P1 for at least staying on point instead of discussing the ethics where I know I’m in the wrong anyway

like

I agree w others saying this isn’t the best idea but also heard you above saying you didn’t want advice if you should do it, but how to do it. My advice is to be as kind as possible, be apologetic and say you really didn’t want to do this but couldn’t turn the other offer down, and just accept that it won’t be received well. If you’re going through w it, just do it, be kind and don’t waste your time sweating how people who you will never work with again or see again will perceive you.

Recent IconRecent

When I was in the industry, a soon to be consultant did the same to me - quit within a month of mining my team. He made his lack of trustworthiness very very clear. Mine was a smaller industry, and I decided I was going to be vindictive. His firm didn’t really get much traction with us after - and I made it clear that he was the reason.
What you’re doing is unprofessional, unethical and it’s hard to exit without bribing bridges. People aren’t stupid, friend.

like

I'm with D6. It's business not personal. Don't fall for that double standard. Deloitte leadership will fire you because you are not a favorite or even if you have better client relationships...very personal and subjective reasons. The promotions and bonuses are often based primarily on favoritism. Now you definitely should stay for longer than two weeks especially if they are nice folks but the great resignation is happening and companies are just going to have to get used to people seeing themselves as commodities who can come and go to their preference just as managers and companies hire, fire, promote employees as commodities to their own preferences.

You don’t. I’m not gonna tell you what to do, but when you do this know full well that the bridge to company A will be burnt to a crisp.

like

You won't burn bridges unless you literally take a dump on their floor. Just stay cordial and let them know you're leaving as this wasn't what you expected

likehelpful

If you don’t see a future there, don’t join. One month is too short. Don’t do it

like

Why would you join company a at all?

like

Agree with D3, context is everything in this situation and to think that you’d want to get advice on developing an approach is asinine

like

If you leave a month in, you’re going to burn bridges. I’d blackball you from my firm if you pulled that on me.

like

If you really need the money just Uber for a month, don’t waste your time or their time

like

Ha....whoever you are....that employer will take a long hard look at your profile and it will become a RED FLAG for future hires. essentially....burning multiple bridges with one stone.

A2 you are missing the point. I’m not looking for an answer to “should I do it?”
I’m looking for an answer to “how should I do it”
If you have an answer to that, please let me know. If not, I’m not interested in discussing ethics

like

Why on earth don’t you just extended your final day at current company. Then skip company A altogether.

I begged them to keep me on payroll and not pay me the severance but just keep me on bench for half the time. They said “No”. I said I’ll give up all access to the laptop and all material but it would help me to just be laid off a bit later and I will give up the severance that they offered saving them more money but they did not help

like

Related Posts

For those who have to report on financial performance regularly to either the CFO or related execs: how do you get past the nerves? Honestly my work culture is super chill but I still get anxiety.

like

Lifted from r/. Who is your archenemy at work? Manager, sales, marketing?

like
likefunny

Heated hotel bathroom floor = one feature I wish every hotel would adopt. What's yours?

like

I have been thinking about furthering my career is an NP master's program really worth it?

like

What does the onboarding process involve at Accenture UK?

like

Hello- I’m interviewing for a change of position at my current employer. It would be my first true sales role, I’ve been in sales support as a product BDM for about 5 years, but never had my own accounts and dedicated quota. Any advice for the interview process? What questions should I ask? Anything you wish you did before accepting a sales job?

like
like

Interested in a role at Day One agency. Welcome any intel...

like

Please can anyone from Disney assist with a referral

like

My joining in cts on day after tomorrow(20-oct-2021) ,I received loi from Deloitte last week and also informed Deloitte Hr that if I receive offer letter before 20th Oct then only I can join Deloitte but till now not received OL and no response from HR also.
Shall I go with CTS or wait for D offer .

D Is offering more than Cts

like

Now that most drafts are over, how are you feeling about your teams? Any draft regrets or steals?

like

If your on the new app Clubhouse - drop your @ or dm it! Lot of meaningful entertainment industry discussions going on!!!

like

Considering moving to London to freelance until I find fulltime, how’s freelance currently looking?

like

Hi All,
Approximately, how long does it take for final Results from HR after the Behavioural Round?

like

Has someone ever questioned your decision to join the military? I always argue about it with my father. He believes you must be a little crazy to join the forces and withstand the things you see while deployed. I always tell him he must be crazy too for being a dentist. Why would you want to put your hands inside someone's mouth all day?

like

Thought on coaching as a viable side gig? Who has done it?

like

what difference does 109% vs. 100% utilization make at Year End? Latter basically means you took your PTO, former means you worked every minute of the year (Consulting, S&O)

DM me for referral on below position.@ amdocs

Post Photo

How easy it's to move to Switzerland with UK passport ? Domain: IT Audit and Risk Manager. What are the pros and cons.

Additional Posts in Consulting

Do recruiters see your internal reviews? / would they request them?

like

Why do people hate checking in their bag? I can reach the gate about 15 minutes before departure since I don’t have to fight for space and I can carry any amount of liquids in it. Feels like a win

like

Anyway to change expenses after they have been submitted and deposited in your account. Submitted some to the wrong client code

like

Is this a fair offer?
Accenture Strategy - SW region
Consultant A
110k base
11k sign on bonus

like

Was feeling interior seeing all the partners' LinkedIn profile pictures showing a bunch of people my age until I realized they just haven't updated it since they started

likefunny

Looking for some best practices to stay warm while traveling this upcoming fall/winter.
Traveling to Northeast clients, there has to be some 101 tips regarding what/how to pack/travel.

likefunny

Book recommendations for new executives?

like

What is the salary range for Deloitte consultants?

like

How much does senior analyst/level 10 make at ACN? Specifically Tech/Digital.

like

Going into Senior Associate offer negotiation with PwC London UK, what is the normal base salary expectation? Or even total salary expectation?

I was going to ask for 56k

like

what does the bonus range look like for a new band 4 at bank of america?

like

With so much stress in our day-to-day, what makes you happy?

likehelpful

When do you know you should quit without anything lined up?

like

Heated hotel bathroom floor = one feature I wish every hotel would adopt. What's yours?

like

what difference does 109% vs. 100% utilization make at Year End? Latter basically means you took your PTO, former means you worked every minute of the year (Consulting, S&O)

Not drinking alcohol in consulting puts 1 at a significant disadvantage. Especially with partners.

like

Does failing a client drug test -> getting fired from firm?

like

That time when the biggest decision of the day is where to continue sleeping- in your room or pool or on the beach. #problemsolver

like

Anyone get their mortgage through SoFi? Any feedback?

like

I've been working on a startup, at what point do I quit this consulting life?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal