What is the best way to gracefully exit a small firm where the senior partner is very high-profile, knows everyone, and is likely to be personally offended by my departure? This partner has also begun their term in a very public-facing and time-consuming position - 1 year term. I can’t do it anymore but I know it’s bad timing and I don’t want to burn this bridge. Help!

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If you already have a role, I would start by stroking his/her ego. Have a catch-up and say you’re thinking about your next steps and you know you’ve wanted to do x thing for a while. Ask for advice. Treating them like a valued mentor instead of your boss that you’re giving two weeks notice to

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All of the advice you’ve been given so far is good. My one piece of advice is you can’t really make decisions based on what others will do. Just because this person is high-profile and knows people doesn’t mean he or she is well-liked.

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I left a firm 25 years ago under similar circumstances. Just focus on your future and make the move. I developed my own niche and gained a reputation for getting it done. That partner and I are good friends now and his firm sends me business.

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