You'll want to consult a lawyer about the contract (perhaps the other company can offer a buy-out or the like). That said, I made a similar decision just over

You'll want to consult a lawyer about the contract (perhaps the other company can offer a buy-out or the like). That said, I made a similar decision just over a year ago and, even though I lost the new job I took, I would do it again. Research shows that your long-term and short-term satisfaction with life depends on a willingness to take risks and care for yourself. And, if your employer is someone likely to get angry at you for taking your career into your own hands, then what are the chances that they'll ever promote you again?