Should I start following my coworkers on social media?

Here’s the situation. I developed a close bond with my coworkers during the past 3 months working as an intern. They are the closest friends I’ve made in years. However, I’m leaving the company by the end of this week. The thing is, I lied heavily about why I’m leaving. I made up bogus reasons about my work visa, which weren’t 100% false, I still had problems there. But again I lied like I can’t believe I could. The reason I’m lying is that I got a new, better position. I couldn’t leave voluntarily on time because my internship here is on a contract. The only reason I could leave was to lie about reasons “out of my control”. The new job pays like 4x & is in a better city. 

Now even though we’re close, I can’t help but think they’ll be resentful when they find out I lied and it’ll be awkward if i follow them on social media or interact w them irl. My fear is that they’ll think I wanted to leave them and basically I don’t respect them enough. Should I just move on? Or take the leap and follow them? They’ve asked about my socials a lot before but I had none.

I really want to maintain a good relationship with them, I’ve been lonely and socially inept for way too long. Thoughts?

4 Comments
 

Congratulations on your new, highly lucrative position. While maintaining a positive relationship with your coworkers is important, strategic decisions sometimes come into play. Consider privately explaining the circumstances surrounding your departure to address any potential resentment.And also remember that they would have done the same thing if they were in your position . success in finance often requires tough choices and adaptability. Proceed with caution, embrace your achievements, and may the markets forever favor you.

 

Here’s the situation. I developed a close bond with my coworkers during the past 3 months working as an intern. They are the closest friends I’ve made in years. However, I’m leaving the company by the end of this week. The thing is, I lied heavily about why I’m leaving. I made up bogus reasons about my work visa, which weren’t 100% false, I still had problems there. But again I lied like I can’t believe I could. The reason I’m lying is that I got a new, better position. I couldn’t leave voluntarily on time because my internship here is on a contract. The only reason I could leave was to lie about reasons “out of my control”. The new job pays like 4x & is in a better city. 

Now even though we’re close, I can’t help but think they’ll be resentful when they find out I lied and it’ll be awkward if i follow them on social media or interact w them irl. My fear is that they’ll think I wanted to leave them and basically I don’t respect them enough. Should I just move on? Or take the leap and follow them? They’ve asked about my socials a lot before but I had none.

I really want to maintain a good relationship with them, I’ve been lonely and socially inept for way too long. Thoughts?

Never Happened.

 

Perferendis et est minus officia aut dolores sed. Quam et at qui id esse excepturi similique deleniti. Est sed qui tenetur minima.

Nihil nesciunt sunt suscipit necessitatibus molestias sit mollitia. Culpa voluptates laboriosam dignissimos doloribus distinctio. Alias rem est harum ullam occaecati magnam cum.

Nisi ad quas at eligendi ratione. Ea rem delectus odio saepe non voluptate.

Illum sint unde modi optio voluptatibus. At aut eum distinctio quas consequatur suscipit qui.

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.2%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (48) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (83) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (75) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
3
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
4
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
5
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
6
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
7
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
8
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
9
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
10
bolo up's picture
bolo up
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”