You glance at the lead developer updating their LinkedIn profile. Suddenly, clarity strikes.
That evening, you discreetly update your own profile. You add "Digital Transformation" and "Agile Leadership" to your skills. You set your status to "Open to opportunities."
Within 48 hours, your inbox explodes. Fifteen recruiters message you. You interview at five different companies over the next two weeks while Project Phoenix spirals in the background.
Every company promises the same things:
"We're REALLY Agile here - not like those other places."
"Realistic timelines, no death marches."
"Leadership that actually values PM expertise."
"Healthy work-life balance."
You accept the best offer: 20% raise, fancy title with "Strategic" in it, equity, remote work, unlimited PTO. The dream.
You give your two weeks notice. The CEO looks disappointed but accepts. Project Phoenix gets reassigned to someone else. Not your problem anymore.
Day 1 at your new company: You log into the all-hands meeting. The CEO stands at the front of the virtual room, radiating confidence.
"We're launching a critical transformation initiative that will revolutionize how we do business. Timeline is aggressive but absolutely achievable. We're going full Agile."
Your new CTO sends you a private message: "Vendor says 18 months minimum. CEO wants it in 6."
A Scrum Master you've never met appears in your DMs: "So excited to work with you! Should I schedule sprint planning?"
You notice the lead developer in the participant list. Their status says "away." You check LinkedIn. They're updating their profile.
What do you do?