Submitting my resignation and two week notice tomorrow. Curently on beach and hope to cruise through next two weeks..

What should I focus my time on?

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If you’re on the bench why would they keep you for two weeks?

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@P1 - Unless you are off to a competitor, they don't just push you out. Have seen couple such scenarios play out in past few years with friends.
And I am going to work for one of a good client of Deloitte.. so both sides would like the bridge to be intact :)

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Yup I did something similar and was not forced out (also industry exit). Have conversations with people you want to keep relationships with, take the trainings you weren't able to but will help in your next role, etc

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D2 - Tech sector

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Netflix

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What industry is your industry exit?

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Me too!

Which firms are considered competitors other than the big 4s?

@SC1- MBB, Atk, OW..
Had a colleague leave for BCG..firm wasn't super kind to his exit

Same, had a few EY/DLT/ACN/McK/AP, they definitely did not get a chill couple weeks

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