Changing Jobs Quickly
Q&A Radio: 8 February 2015, Question 2
I answered a question on changing jobs quickly on 8 February 2015. You can listen to or download the podcast of just this question below – or check out the whole episode of Philosophy in Action Radio.
Is it immoral or unwise to accept a better job soon after starting a different one? I am ready to change jobs. I could probably move to another role within my company pretty quickly and easily and continue to move my career forward, but I could make more money and get better experience outside of my company. Outside job hunts can be lengthy and full of disappointments and all the while I would have to work at a job that is, frankly, killing my soul. I think it's pretty clear that – if I accept a new job in my company and immediately turn around and give notice to go somewhere else – I run a high risk of burning bridges with key contacts at my current company. But would it be unethical in some way to do that? When you accept a job are you making a tacit promise to work there for some period of time? If so, what's the minimum amount of time?
My Answer, In Brief: When you take a job, you should not do so under false pretenses, including any pretense that you'll stay for longer than you actually plan to do. That way, you're providing genuine value in exchange for your salary, and you won't burning bridges.
Tags: Business, Ethics, Fraud, Honesty, Integrity, Trader Principle
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