Agree, with not burning bridges, and there is a technique called 'leaving on good terms'. This takes a bit of skill to achieve. In my experience it is better not to say that you are going to another job as they (if they are treating you as an employee rather than a business) may be offended at this audacity. A personal crisis or some other similar bull works wonders, creates sympathy and keeps doors open. I've used this technique to jump into new opportunities quickly when they've come up. Gone from support assistant to senior SAP Consultant in a few years. This has allowed me to say thanks, but no thanks when old clients have called with new work.
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So far I have managed to leave a contract (always at the end of a term, never part-way) on good terms.
I try to let the client know at the start of an extension that this will be the last one, so they have plenty of time to find someone else.
I never look for another role until the current gig is up (I found I just get frustraited and its not worth it)Comment
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