“I’ve been qualified a couple of years now and the opportunity to join a client on secondment – for six months to start with, possibly longer if things work out – has just arisen. Previously I had thought I would jump at the chance but now I am a bit worried about being away from my (City) firm for so long.
One or two colleagues have said they struggled to get back into the swing of things after taking similar opportunities and felt they didn’t get much support from the firm on their return. What can I do to avoid being marginalised?”
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