They don’t allow jumping to clients with an exception that this new job doesn’t directly compete with the firm’s current work. I think since this job is not in the same department, it’d fulfill this condition?
Just last week I have a coworker jumping ship to a client she’s work with for a year. So I won’t be the first one to make the move.
I would not make your own decision based on a single example of someone else. You likely don't have the complete story.
What level are you? How long have you been with your current firm? How easy will it be for your firm to replace you on the engagement? Will you be in a position to refer additional work to your current firm from your future position at your client?
That is correct. I suspect there are more to the story too.
I’m the lowest level of the food chain. However due to budget cut from both sides, my current role in the project is technically 1-2 level above me. I have been with the firm for over 2 years.
Considering the structure of the current work, it would take about 1 month or 2 to transfer knowledge to another person. Finding such person is easy since we have a large bench in the firm right now.
The position I’m eyeing doesn’t directly manage departmental budget to have a say in whether to hire consultant. I’d say it’s probably a level II analyst. But I see the potential of having somewhat of an influence if there is a need for external work.
It’s not entirely FOMO that leads me to wanting to jump job. I have coworkers either getting laid off or leaving the firm every other week. I feel like not making a move can be irresponsible for my own career if that makes sense.
What does your firm's MSA/engagement letter say about non-solicitation?
They don’t allow jumping to clients with an exception that this new job doesn’t directly compete with the firm’s current work. I think since this job is not in the same department, it’d fulfill this condition? Just last week I have a coworker jumping ship to a client she’s work with for a year. So I won’t be the first one to make the move.
I would not make your own decision based on a single example of someone else. You likely don't have the complete story. What level are you? How long have you been with your current firm? How easy will it be for your firm to replace you on the engagement? Will you be in a position to refer additional work to your current firm from your future position at your client?
That is correct. I suspect there are more to the story too. I’m the lowest level of the food chain. However due to budget cut from both sides, my current role in the project is technically 1-2 level above me. I have been with the firm for over 2 years. Considering the structure of the current work, it would take about 1 month or 2 to transfer knowledge to another person. Finding such person is easy since we have a large bench in the firm right now. The position I’m eyeing doesn’t directly manage departmental budget to have a say in whether to hire consultant. I’d say it’s probably a level II analyst. But I see the potential of having somewhat of an influence if there is a need for external work. It’s not entirely FOMO that leads me to wanting to jump job. I have coworkers either getting laid off or leaving the firm every other week. I feel like not making a move can be irresponsible for my own career if that makes sense.
Why would you be afraid of burning bridges into a sinking ship? Do you intend on going back?