Careers and pay
Pursuing other opportunities
The phrase in a leaving announcement that says nothing about why someone left. Sometimes it's true. Often they were pushed. "Exciting new challenge" is its cousin.
You'll hear it as
Sam is leaving to pursue other opportunities. We wish him well.
Why it matters to you.
Don't read too much into it either way. If the person was senior and the announcement was sudden, expect changes in their area.
Also called Exciting new challenge.
Related terms.
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