OT: Explaining why I'm leaving the company

[Jaybee]

Originally Posted by djg21

Don’t burn bridges. It’s always best to try to leave on better terms than you started. I’d suggest simply saying that you’ve been presented with another opportunity that you want pursue. If you give notice and then take a counteroffer, your loyalty to your employer will always be a question. I’d say once you pull the trigger, it’s done.

Agree with all this. I've never burned a bridge, but I have been pretty shocked at how someone I never thought I'd work with in my industry again after they left a project or company pops up. Having those prior relationships is invaluable.

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by Red Tornado

On a different note, they hired a new manager for my department who will replace the current guy - the one we all want to see leave. He's moving on to bigger things. New guy has lots of relevant experience and seems to be reasonable, but who know how it will work out once the higher-ups here get ahold of him. I might stick it out a few more months to see how he does and then decide.

That sounds positive. It sounded like the biggest complaint was this person. Hopefully their replacement will be better and everyone will be happier.

I sincerely wish you the best. I had a job for a while that was quite toxic and miserable. I loved the actual work, but the working environment was terrible, and I eventually realized it just wasnt worth the stress. We spend too much time at our jobs to have them be miserable.