A friend of mine does something like this to test the waters. This approach seems to help prepare to be prepared. But then he sometimes has to face the dilemma- whether to accept the next opportunity. :-)
I can't imagine doing this without actively thinking about leaving my current job for whatever company I'm interviewing with.
Which is maybe not a bad idea, say once or twice a year? Even a loyal and supportive manager has certainly run the numbers on life with or without you on the team, and will be told to do so again at some point.
Which is maybe not a bad idea, say once or twice a year? Even a loyal and supportive manager has certainly run the numbers on life with or without you on the team, and will be told to do so again at some point.