Is it worth it to leave a good network for a better opportunity (consulting) if there will potentially be a recession within the next couple years and layoffs are becoming more regular across firms?

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No one can predict the future so I wouldn’t have that impact your decision to progress your career to a better opportunity. Just have an emergency fund in case the time comes.

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Networks don’t directly save your job - they help you get chances to perform.

If there’s a better opportunity then you should take it. Start building a new network to maximize the opportunity once you land. Living in fear of a hypothetical recession leads to sub-optimal career planning.

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