My Project lead is furious with me because I put in my notice in the middle of a big project. I started looking for a job because of how terrible he is. Now he’s telling everyone how awful I am. This sucks. He was an advocate for my promotion this year. I feel bad leaving the team, but efff... is my rep doomed?

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He’s just a blip on the radar.

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Are you suggesting a drone strike?

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Sounds like you made the right call, tbh.

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Concur

You can’t control how unprofessional other people are. Just be professional and move on.

When I gave notice at my first consulting firm, I offered to stay for 3-4 weeks (I was on an internal project) if they wanted so they could find a replacement. My team lead was very appreciative.

Then the partner tried to talk me out of leaving, and when it was obvious that wouldn’t work, things changed. The next day I was told just two weeks. The following day it was finish out the week. The next day it was pack your shit and get out.

I stayed professional throughout. Nothing bad happened to my reputation, and I even interviewed with them to return years later and got an offer but it wasn’t high enough so I rejected it.

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Yes, they paid the standard two weeks. My resource manager was also baffled about the project team’s behavior. He offered to try to get me a higher counteroffer but I told him not to bother because it wouldn’t change my decision.

I didn’t really care about the timing, my new firm had several start dates I could choose from, I was just trying to be nice to my project team because I hate leaving projects midstream and I knew it would take them time to find someone.

All water under the bridge.

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Who cares? You can always come back and the lead wont be there

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If the lead is a jerk, his attempts at poisoning will solidify everyone's opinion of him.

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Bye felicia

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You’re good. If he truly cared, he would be happy for you, instead he’s upset for his own selfish reasons (losing a team member). Do you, and leave on good terms- don’t bad mouth the firm or anyone on your way out. Best of luck with the new gig!

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Why is he terrible if he was an advocate for your promotion? Sounds like he didn’t hate you.

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God that sounds awful. What happened A4?

You have time now to push through it and make it clear he isn’t right about you. Don’t let someone else handicap your choices — especially a bad manager. Congrats on the new gig!

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Congrats!! Where’s your new role?

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F$$$ em

I hate to say it. And hope this doesn't apply to you. But depending how senior and influential this person is..i have seen SEVERAL instances where a bad reputation follows the Individual arround for years. In some cases up until they left the firm

Who cares. Thats business. Hes lucky you gave him notice.

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