Jeanine “J.T.” Tanner O’Donnell is a career coach and the founder of the leading career site www.workitdaily.com. Dale Dauten is founder of The Innovators’ Lab and author of a novel about H.R., “The Weary Optimist.” Dear J.T. & Dale: I work in a co-working space that my employer pays for. I met someone there who works for a competitor. He came to me to let me know his company was hiring and that I’d be a great fit. I feel guilty even considering it, but the job pays more, with better benefits. I don’t have a non-compete, but something about it feels off. Not sure what to do. — Nicki J.T.: One concern with switching is whether someday you’ll need your current employer as a reference — leaving them for a competitor will likely make them not want to say anything nice about you. So, if you do switch, make sure the competitor is some place where you can stay and grow your career. Moreover, you may wonder whether you should tell your current boss and try to get a counteroffer. I wouldn’t recommend it. Employers don’t like being backed into a corner like that. They’ll likely meet your […]
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Invest The Invisible Impact
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Invest The Invisible Impact
