Without looking, I was recently offered a role at another company for about 30% more salary and 10x the amount of stock options, but I have only been at my current employer for less than a year and feel really guilty about leaving so soon into my tenure. My current employer might match salary, but there's no chance the options get matched.

I'm wondering if I should take the new position, even after less than a year at my company? I can't shake my guilt even though it seems like a no-brainer.

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I just gave notice after 7 months for a better role. I felt sick and was so nervous giving my resignation but knew it was the best decision for me. I know it’s hard leaving people in what you think is a bad spot, but the company will move on very quickly and life will go on for all. If it’s a role you’re really excited about, do it!

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Thank you! I hope you are really excited about the new role and that it goes great for you!

Sounds like a no brainer. Don’t feel guilty for doing what’s best for you

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Think about how quickly they'd replace you if something happened. At the end of the day, it's business and you have to do what's best for you and your future.

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So true!!!

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Go for it!

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Go for it

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They’ll have a job posting up before you leave and not think twice about the search for your backfill, it’s just business. Don’t worry about and do what you need for you

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That same company you’re worried about will literally replace you in 4 weeks or less…

Do what is best for you and yours. This is just business

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Go for it! Your loyalty is to yourself!

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They won’t feel guilty about letting you go. They’ll call it business. So do what’s better for you.

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If it made financial sense for your current company, they would fire you tomorrow without a second thought. I don’t believe loyalty is owed to any employer.

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If the increases is what is most important, go for it. Do what makes you happy regardless of what your current employer thinks.

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Would your current employer feel guilty for letting you go if it were best for their bottom line? Absolutely not. Do what’s best for you.

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Thank you all very much! This was exactly what I was hoping/needed to hear. I know my current company won't miss a beat without me, but couldn't get past the guilt of leaving coworkers. Thank you again.

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Don’t feel guilty. If the job is one you want go for it!

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Go for it.

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The grass isn’t always greener! Follow your gut. Company loyalty is not a thing. If it’s going to be a great opportunity then do it! Don’t take a job for the money. The highest paying job I’ve ever had was ridiculously stressful and the culture was atrocious. Good luck!

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Take the new job, loyalty means nothing these days, I would commit at least 2 years at new company if you can to balance out work history

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Do what is best for you! At the end of the day, you can't feel bad for that. I would see if they will match and if not, go to the new company.

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Ask yourself: what would a college football coach do?

There’s your answer.

Yes, take it

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