Re:Ask HN: Quitting my job tomorrow, advice?
by brudgers on Monday January 24, 2011 @12:43AM
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>"However, I'd like to try to convert them into a paying client for a product that we'd discussed nearly 2 years ago but haven't implemented (it's been effectively killed)."
Cross that bridge when you have a working version 1.0. A heads up might just cause the project to revive. And if you pivot after telling them your plans, you may leave them hanging.
Most importantly, don't make your business model dependent on having your former company as a customer. The most sincere intentions to funnel business towards you may go unfulfilled, even when the benefits of working with you appear obvious. Don't kid yourself, you are a potential competitor.
My advice is to leave on the best terms possible and consider your former employers as part of your business network. Call and go to lunch once a month or so. It's the social relationship that will have the largest payoff in the long haul.
Cross that bridge when you have a working version 1.0. A heads up might just cause the project to revive. And if you pivot after telling them your plans, you may leave them hanging.
Most importantly, don't make your business model dependent on having your former company as a customer. The most sincere intentions to funnel business towards you may go unfulfilled, even when the benefits of working with you appear obvious. Don't kid yourself, you are a potential competitor.
My advice is to leave on the best terms possible and consider your former employers as part of your business network. Call and go to lunch once a month or so. It's the social relationship that will have the largest payoff in the long haul.
Good luck.