My team just sold a next phase of work to the client (small team, so I’m main person to deliver the work), but I just got a written offer for a dream job. I’m definitely going to accept the offer, but feeling guilty since this phase was just sold (the client knows me and has said positive things about my work). I guess just looking for reassurance, since I’m dreading letting them know.

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Don’t take this the wrong way- you’re not as valuable as you think you are. Take care of yourself. Your team will be fine.

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This is true. Exact same situation OP. I ran an engagement for 2 years, felt bad leaving but everything can be transitioned

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No better time to ask for a raise!

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Oh honey, they’ll find another BA in a day. And don’t feel the need to give ‘extra notice period’. Accept the offer first.

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Lool yea accept the offer before feeling bad.

Bruh look here. If the situation were reversed, your team wouldn’t feel bad at all giving you the pink slip. Be a professional but at the end of the day, people understand this is all part of the bid-ne$$.

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Take the dream job. You shouldn’t think twice about this just because you feel bad at all!

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You’re fine. Coordinate reasonable notice/transition time. 2 weeks minimum. 3 weeks totally reasonable. Anything more than that is crazy generous and not required.

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Projects depending on a single person are bounded to fail plus we think we are critical and it won’t take much time to replace us . Lot of talent in the market . The only exception is the institutional knowledge we bring to the table

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Feeling guilty? It’s business. You are literally exchanging your time and expertise for money. Don’t feel guilty. If you can make it easier for your team (transition, documentation etc) do it. Go to your dream job.

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Nah man just go for it with no regrets - I won a new client and did all the work myself for two months being the only one at the firm who had in-depth knowledge of them and had met all stakeholders - when I handed in my notice the partner suggested I do some handover sessions with other managers to facilitate the transition and they never even set them up 🤷🏻‍♂️ if they don’t care, why should you? Consulting is making it up on the spot half the time and googling the other half of the time at the end of the day, whatever the client

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If it is your dream job, get your money and don’t look back.

Congrats! Go after your dreams! These companies would not hesitate one second to drop you, don’t think twice about it.

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