My firm has become very short staffed in recent months with work increasing. A partner called to tell me they are depending on me this year, but I also have a few 2nd round interviews lined up this week. Should I feel guilty for leaving the firm during this time?

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Heck no. Do what’s best for you. They will replace you in a heartbeat.

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That partner is guilting you in hopes that you make his life easier... there is no reason to feel bad!!

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What's the reason for leaving you current firm? Are you getting a bump in salary at new firm, going to industry? If it's salary-motivated, you have some leverage and could use your interviews and your firms current position to get you a bump at your current firm.

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Hands down leave when to need to. If you wait around there will Always be something else that they are depending on you for. It’s how high performers get stuck in the burn out track. Make the move if it’s right!

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No

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Jump ship and don't look back brother!

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Your first loyalty is to yourself.

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That call should make you want to leave more. Sounds like you’re about to be in a world of pain.

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Do what’s best for you, but agree ensure a smooth transition.

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The firm’s not going to think two seconds when it’s going to be time to lay you off. You shouldn’t think two seconds if you see a good opportunity either. Do what’s best for you and your family. Not what’s best for BDO.

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Hell no! OP - these firms have no issue firing your ass the second they don’t need you. I’ve seen so many tax people get fired April 16 and October 16. Turn about is fair play. If you want this job, go for it and don’t look back. That ploy is a tactic to stroke your ego. Everyone is replaceable. Remember that

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Goodbyes are always tough but you gotta follow what’s best for you!

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No. You’re an employee and not an owner. There are many reasons to stay most of the time, but you shouldn’t feel any guilt.

At the end of the day it’s a business and you should optimize for the returns that matter to you most.

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Absolutely not, dont feel guilty

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Go for the I terviews

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Don't feel guilty about leaving but make sure you're transparent with your teams before putting in your two weeks notice. If you put in your two weeks notice without any warning you'll burn bridges.

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Unless they are compensating you with a higher salary for the work you are doing to cover the people they laid off, you should do what is best for yourself with 0 guilt.

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No, not at all. You will probably be saving yourself some stress. Gotta think about yourself first!!!

Short answer, hell no.

It’s really hard but you got a career to build too

No gotta do what best for you

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