In an interview with a competitor, how do you justify making a move if they do the same work?

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Better culture, better comp, better growth potential- any or all of the above.

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You really have to reflect on why you want to leave. If it’s anything thing about the work it’s probably going to be the same. If you are being offered a different type of role or industry focus then that will be different.

The culture may seem different, but it rarely is unless you are going to a very differently sized company, or partnership vs not a partnership. I’m not sure where you work but all the big 4s in the long run are the same when it comes to culture.

If comp is changing and that is your biggest driver, unless it’s a significant change and everything is basically the same, I would sit back and think about your decision more. Large comp changes are worth it but if going to the same ish role then the comp will end up being basically the same. Competitions nowadays try to align very closely. So any numb if minor is just to get you in the door.

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OP if it's a culture thing as you say, try to frame it as a positive culture change towards the competitor, not a culture issue you're having at the current place.

You never know who they might know in your current org, and if they have friends there they might therefore decide it's a you problem, whether or not that's actually fair.

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A lot of it comes down to the culture and the leader. If all else is equal and you are happy with the culture and your direct leader where you are at it might not make sense to make the move.

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Why do you want to move?

Got it. Might be worth switching groups or leads at current? Sorry, that sucks. People can be really immature and close minded

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