[FelixP]

> Bridges. You'll burn them.

As a manager, this is definitely not always the case. If someone is leaving for the "right" reasons (namely, they have an awesome opportunity somewhere else), then that's great. While it may be an operational disruption, one of my goals as a manager is always to want the best for the people on my team - even if that means leaving.

[GrinningFool]

I've always wished I could be comfortable having a frank discussion about this with my management (previous jobs - actually quite happy where I am for the moment).

It would be great to be able to say "hey I'm thinking it's time to move on" and have a reasonable discussion about it (exploring other things in the company, etc) instead of being concerned that they now consider me a flight risk and will start trying to find a replacement.

[toomuchtodo]

You are rare, but good people.

[gaius]

Sounds like the Cravath System http://thedailywtf.com/Articles/Up-or-Out-Solving-the-IT-Tur...