| Topic Name: |
Going Gracefully to Competitor? |
| Message Name: |
No Mutiny on The Bounty |
| Date Posted: |
04/20/2001 |
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Looking for suggestions...
I have a job at a nonprofit organization (A) where I have worked for almost one year. The person who previously held my position has moved to another organization (B) and is interested in hiring me (I approached him about a vacancy, not vice versa). While I may well turn out to be the most qualified candidate and I really want the job, there is some reluctance on the part of employer B to hire me due to concerns about how it will be perceived by
employer A (stealing employees, etc.). We all work together on a regular basis in a fairly small field.
I am looking for suggestions about how to minimize these issues to my new employers' satisfaction and get hired! I've offered to make clear that I was not recruited by B, but pursued this on my own initiative. I'm willing to stay with A until they find someone to replace me to make the transition smoother or work part time in each place for a while. I've thought about quitting my job at A, waiting a couple of months and then going to B, but that seems somewhat contrived (and risky). Any advice/ideas?
Thanks!
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| Message: |
Remember that this is not "Mutiny on the Bounty". Joining competitors can become a way of life (particularly in the field of consulting, where I work). Please understand that your organization will eventually (and probably quickly) recover from the loss. What's most important is that you fulfill your personal and professional goals, and that you communicate in an clear and honest fashion. You are being more than considerate in this instance by offering to stay on until your current position is filled. However, I would not advocate working part-time until the transition is completed. It is best to convince your future employer that there will be no hard feelings at your current place of employment and to have a frank discussion with your manager about your desire to leave. By keeping the lines of communication open, you may be able to avoid awkward feelings and/or incidents once you are at your new job.
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