I'd totally disregard feeling like a marked man. In fact keep in contact with as many people as you can. You always need references, and you never know when they come across a good oppourtunity and have an opening for you. Make sure you get everyone together for lunch on your last day too.

And congrats on the new job.

> Easy, professional discussion. They tried to counter offer but they couldn't
> match. They expressed their sadness at my leaving and even gave me an open door
> if I decided to come back. I agree with Eon with the fact that even if I did
> stay or came back later I'd be a marked man. You have to be loyal and the first
> second that you aren't you've implanted doubt that can never be removed.
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