Leaving a job in the middle of a project

[LBJMVP]

what are you opinions on this?

I've been working for a big IT consulting company for 8 months now right out of college. I knew like 4 months in that it just wasn't the right fit, and I needed to get out. obviously in consulting you will almost always be on a project, but is it that bad to leave right in the middle of one?

[iamgine]

Will your boss write a good recommendation letter?

If not then yeah it's bad.

[Akrazotile]

Best to just finish it out then resign obviously. But if you feel strongly about leaving now, just tell them you don't feel suited to the job and it would be best for them to just relieve you immediately.

Also, when you go into the office to talk with them about this, don't hesitate to whip your package out. I'm not sure exactly what purpose it would serve in this particular instance, but still... don't hesitate to just do it if you sense the moment is right.

[highwhey]

why not talk to your boss about leaving at the end of this project's completion? that appears to be the most reasonable and honorable exit.

[warriorfan]

Best to just finish it out then resign obviously. But if you feel strongly about leaving now, just tell them you don't feel suited to the job and it would be best for them to just relieve you immediately.

Also, when you go into the office to talk with them about this, don't hesitate to whip your package out. I'm not sure exactly what purpose it would serve in this particular instance, but still... don't hesitate to just do it if you sense the moment is right.
Yes. The term used for this is "comparing". It usually is highly effective under the right situation, depending largely on the constitution of your member.

[iamgine]

You need to be pleasuring yourself first though so it's big and ready for action.

[LBJMVP]

why not talk to your boss about leaving at the end of this project's completion? that appears to be the most reasonable and honorable exit.

I've talked to a guy who got hired to years ago and is pretty much doing the same project as me except for another line of business. he said the project basically just keeps getting extended, and since he is at the associate level he always has last choice on if he gets to roll off the project to he been doing it for 2 years.

and this guy is quitting pretty soon.

plus if I'm gonna tell anyone I'm leaving I want to be prepared to have a job already lined up in my back pocket.

[Jasper]

I've talked to a guy who got hired to years ago and is pretty much doing the same project as me except for another line of business. he said the project basically just keeps getting extended, and since he is at the associate level he always has last choice on if he gets to roll off the project to he been doing it for 2 years.

and this guy is quitting pretty soon.

plus if I'm gonna tell anyone I'm leaving I want to be prepared to have a job already lined up in my back pocket.
You can say on your job interview you were on this big project...
just don't say you did not complete it.
Most people interviewing take it for granted it was your baby.

[nathanjizzle]

its indicative of the person you are. always give fair warning when you want to leave just like they give fair warning when you will be let go. its the right way to do business.

[knickballer]

I think what will hurt you the most is how relatively new you're to the place, some employers may see that as a sign of character.

But in general there's nothing wrong with leaving in the middle of a project. Obviously in a perfect world you'll try to coordinate or give your employer notice so they can adequately replace you but at the end of the day the project will continue with or without you.

It will probably be best if you leave on good terms for future references and possibly in another role with the company. Don't burn your bridges as you may need to cross them again.

[highwhey]

I've talked to a guy who got hired to years ago and is pretty much doing the same project as me except for another line of business. he said the project basically just keeps getting extended, and since he is at the associate level he always has last choice on if he gets to roll off the project to he been doing it for 2 years.

and this guy is quitting pretty soon.

plus if I'm gonna tell anyone I'm leaving I want to be prepared to have a job already lined up in my back pocket.
So the project will continue for a while? How about searching for a job now and trying to coordinate your exit with the nearest phase completion? That's as honorable as an exit that you can have given the circumstances.

[FillJackson]

what are you opinions on this?

I've been working for a big IT consulting company for 8 months now right out of college. I knew like 4 months in that it just wasn't the right fit, and I needed to get out. obviously in consulting you will almost always be on a project, but is it that bad to leave right in the middle of one?

It's not unusual to be interviewing for jobs while working at a job.

You're going to burn a bridge with that company/people, but if you find a better place it may not matter at all.

If I was interviewing someone and saw a short time at one job, but no gap in work, I don't think it would raise a red flag, especially if the person could explain it well. If you have a lot of short stints on your resume, say 5 years from now, it would give an interview pause.

When we interview we want people who can do the job, but also are the right fit. Being aware of a situation that is not right for you might be a good thing in an employee coworker.

If you have other options, it's on the company to do right by you. If they keep losing people, maybe they will learn they need to change things.

Have you made any promises?

[oarabbus]

I've done a lot of contracting, and been in similar situations.

Businesses don't give a FU.CK about you and will quickly replace you. They have zero loyalty to their employees. If you are contracting, you owe them 2 weeks notice the right way - that's what I've always done - but I've seen others who don't give the 2 weeks.

If you find another job and it's a good fit, take it. Only stay on this job if you are absolutely sure you want to go back to this company, OR if you have a good relationship with your boss and can see yourself working with him in the future. Your first goal is to get an offer from another company, though. Obviously you keep truckin' on the project until you have a confirmed offer elsewhere.

[FillJackson]

Your first goal is to get an offer from another company, though. Obviously you keep truckin' on the project until you have a confirmed offer elsewhere.

Also if a company is looking to hire you permanently, they will understand if you can't immediate begin work. If they want you long term, waiting a month is not a big deal.

[LBJMVP]

I've done a lot of contracting, and been in similar situations.

Businesses don't give a FU.CK about you and will quickly replace you. They have zero loyalty to their employees. If you are contracting, you owe them 2 weeks notice the right way - that's what I've always done - but I've seen others who don't give the 2 weeks.

If you find another job and it's a good fit, take it. Only stay on this job if you are absolutely sure you want to go back to this company, OR if you have a good relationship with your boss and can see yourself working with him in the future. Your first goal is to get an offer from another company, though. Obviously you keep truckin' on the project until you have a confirmed offer elsewhere.


I have a 2nd interview with a company next week and after the first interview I was called again and was told that the first women who interviewed me thought I would be a perfect fit... I just haven't coordinated to my boss yet, and don't want to until there is an actual confirmation and I make sure that if I am offered this position it is a good fit because the last thing I want to do is move places just to not like it again.

the new position is more analytical in a specialized field as appose to consulting and currently not learning any new technical skills.

[Bosnian Sajo]

What is your pay at this consulting company right now compared to when you just graduated?

[Meticode]

If you can't afford it, stay on the current job and look for another job. It's easier to get hired if you have a current job. Whenever you get hired then you can leave whenever you want or give your 2 week notice. If you can't afford it do that versus just up and leaving without having anything to fall back on.

[LBJMVP]

What is your pay at this consulting company right now compared to when you just graduated?
I'm in the mid $50s

I started in January and was suppose to get a raises effective September 1st.
but this year they just told us no one at the associate level will get a raise until October 2017... because of new overtime laws. and on my project it is looked down upon to charge the client overtime hours.

[I know you are]

Sometimes people need to leave jobs. Get something lined up, and then put in your notice. You wouldn't be the first to do that.

[Hawker]

Do what's best to progress your career and give you more stability. You're young so you need to be getting experience and that may mean working at a large company that can be shitty at times to be able to work at the small company that is less shitty.

I don't see why it's looked down upon to leave at any point. If your IT consulting company starts to lose bids/contracts on projects, you're going to get laid off at some point and you may be blindsided or see it coming.

At the same time, I think it may be a bit difficult to really gauge a job 8 months out but hey, if you got something else set up then go for it. As you said, you're not learning new technical skills.

[Bosnian Sajo]

I'm in the mid $50s

I started in January and was suppose to get a raises effective September 1st.
but this year they just told us no one at the associate level will get a raise until October 2017... because of new overtime laws. and on my project it is looked down upon to charge the client overtime hours.


Mid 50's as in 55k/year or $55/hour? If it's the latter, you getting me excited asf. Have you obtained your masters or just bachelors?


Tell me, you must work with people with various degrees....what do the employers think when they look at people with "Information Systems" degrees?

[Kvnzhangyay]

Mid 50's as in 55k/year or $55/hour? If it's the latter, you getting me excited asf. Have you obtained your masters or just bachelors?


Tell me, you must work with people with various degrees....what do the employers think when they look at people with "Information Systems" degrees?

Good for tech consulting, has a friend with a similar degree @ a big 4 in it

As you all know though, Big 4 has shitty ass pay and benefits, but places well into top 20 mbas, and after getting you're first job with that degree, you're degree won't matter anymore

[nightprowler10]

Sometimes people need to leave jobs. Get something lined up, and then put in your notice. You wouldn't be the first to do that.
Yeah exactly. This shit happens all the time. It's a little annoying for the manager but do what you gotta do. Give him as much forewarning as you can, but don't screw yourself over either. Tell the manager only when your next job is secured.

[highwhey]

Good for tech consulting, has a friend with a similar degree @ a big 4 in it

As you all know though, Big 4 has shitty ass pay and benefits, but places well into top 20 mbas, and after getting you're first job with that degree, you're degree won't matter anymore
What are the big 4 players if you don't mind me asking?

[Kvnzhangyay]

What are the big 4 players if you don't mind me asking?

Do you mean the big 4 companies?

If so pwc, deloitte, kpmg, EY

I actually don't know anyone in consulting at KPMG personally, but I know forsure the other 3 have it

[highwhey]

Do you mean the big 4 companies?

If so pwc, deloitte, kpmg, EY

I actually don't know anyone in consulting at KPMG personally, but I know forsure the other 3 have it
Thanks. Interesting, I used to work in the same building as a KMPG office here in Phoenix, I'm not in tech though.