What to do - Help !
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Hi Everyone - Unsurprisingly this is a covert account to protect the innocent 
Just over a year ago I started a new role in a different company after a decade in my previous one. It's going well, I'm happy, etc. No thoughts of moving.
About a week ago I was contacted by a recruiter saying I was a perfect fit for a unique role. I know this is the usual spiel, but something attracted my attention, so I asked for further details.
I got in touch, and the role was actually unique. Really genuinely amazing - I'm not going to post details - but suffice to say, its what my career thus far has been leading to, and its for an incredible company that would offer me a superb set of opportunities and a great future.
I chucked my CV in - no tweaking, just as it was - and ended up being the only CV that got through the sift. I believe 3 other candidates got to initial interview from other recruitment agencies.
I met the CTO last week and one of his other directors and I felt it went well. Lots of positive messages, but over analysing I think I put the emphasis on my questions in the wrong space, I digress.
I always go into these things promising myself I won't fall in love with the role, but after speaking with them I'm hugely excited. I'll do that dangerous thing of saying that I think they liked me and would be keen to work with me. I should get a call today to advise if I cut the mustard.
My problem is - I have this terrible "quality" that I hate letting people down.
My current employer isn't going to be skipping around the playground if I am successful, but on a personal level I hope those around me can understand my reasoning for going if I am successful.
And this is why I've posted the thread. I am not stupid, no one is indispensable, but my current employer seems to be delighted with me and my performance, and the 20 odd guys I manage seem to love the fact they have a real manager who fights their corner and is turning things round.
I guess I am just wondering how others have coped in similar situations. I absolutely do not want to burn bridges - I'd actually recommend my new company considers my current one for service provision should I be successful - but I just wonder how best to handle things.
Suggestions?
Just over a year ago I started a new role in a different company after a decade in my previous one. It's going well, I'm happy, etc. No thoughts of moving.
About a week ago I was contacted by a recruiter saying I was a perfect fit for a unique role. I know this is the usual spiel, but something attracted my attention, so I asked for further details.
I got in touch, and the role was actually unique. Really genuinely amazing - I'm not going to post details - but suffice to say, its what my career thus far has been leading to, and its for an incredible company that would offer me a superb set of opportunities and a great future.
I chucked my CV in - no tweaking, just as it was - and ended up being the only CV that got through the sift. I believe 3 other candidates got to initial interview from other recruitment agencies.
I met the CTO last week and one of his other directors and I felt it went well. Lots of positive messages, but over analysing I think I put the emphasis on my questions in the wrong space, I digress.
I always go into these things promising myself I won't fall in love with the role, but after speaking with them I'm hugely excited. I'll do that dangerous thing of saying that I think they liked me and would be keen to work with me. I should get a call today to advise if I cut the mustard.
My problem is - I have this terrible "quality" that I hate letting people down.
My current employer isn't going to be skipping around the playground if I am successful, but on a personal level I hope those around me can understand my reasoning for going if I am successful.
And this is why I've posted the thread. I am not stupid, no one is indispensable, but my current employer seems to be delighted with me and my performance, and the 20 odd guys I manage seem to love the fact they have a real manager who fights their corner and is turning things round.
I guess I am just wondering how others have coped in similar situations. I absolutely do not want to burn bridges - I'd actually recommend my new company considers my current one for service provision should I be successful - but I just wonder how best to handle things.
Suggestions?
Thanks for all the replies - its always good to get some cold hard facts and views off people to reassure yourself.
Will see how things go and keep the thread updated
Jasandjules said:
Sorry, what is the problem? If you get a much better job, you hand in your notice informing your current employer it was wonderful working for them and you wish them all the best but there is a job you simply can't turn down.
That is the intention, I simply don't want to provoke any unrequired upset as its a small world and you never know etc. Will see how things go and keep the thread updated
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