Re: Ethics in Job Change

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On 7/16/07, Pete wrote:
> just started a new job with a small plaintiff's firm a
> month ago. Like the people and the work. The money isn't
> the greatest, but I can support my family. Out of the
> blue -- and unsolicited -- I get contacted by a comparable
> firm wanting to know if I have any interest in joining it.
> I blew off the initial inquiry, but the firm has been
> persistent and I took a meeting. They're willing to offer
> a salary increase of 40&37; over what I'm making now. Plus
a
> percentage of the fees I generate.
>
> If this opportunity had reared its head before I took my
> current job, I would have jumped on it. However, I feel
> that if I pursue the opportunity now, I am betraying my
> current employer.
>
> Ultimately, my duty is to my family, but at what cost?

Tough Decision. Been there.

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