Leaving a corporate job after a month?

My first thought was “go for it”. As others have said, just don’t make a habit of it. You need to establish a track record of dependability.

HR is paid to play mind games with employees. They have no qualms about laying someone off when they’re told to but they pretend it’s a personal affront when an employee makes a move that is in his own best interest.

The people you need to care about are your immediate supervisors and coworkers. They’re the ones who will play a significant role in shaping your reputation in the industry in years to come. Genuine regret and setting up your departure in a way that minimizes the inconvenience to your peers and bosses is key.

One comment on the ‘celebrity’ thing: if your potential new boss is a singer/performer, do not be tempted to ease the departure from your current job with promises of show tickets. People will (jokingly or not) ask for tickets or autographs when you tell them about your big opportunity. Take it from someone with real world experience in this area: respond with an earnest “I have no idea if I can do that but I will if I can.” …or something along those lines. Then, after you are settled at your new job, remember to follow up with something nice if the opportunity presents itself.

I have read some of your other posts before. I would stay with your current employer.

That was the guy who wanted the OP to quit his or her job and work for the millionaire for free. I’ve actually participated in White House summits (they have these in lots of policy areas and often aren’t even at the White House) and they are not a substitute for a paid job.

Personally I would go for it but only after interviewing with several people on the “idol’s” team, including the guy leaving. During the interviews I’d focus on making sure that they’re happy working there, and I’d make a note of how long each of them has been there. If several were there for fewer than a couple years, that would raise a big red flag. But if things were actually as rosy as OP thinks they are, and he anticipated sticking with this new oppty for at least 2 years, then go for it.