Putty Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 The job I have now is by far the best I could ask for. I love what I do, pays great and I have freedom you wouldn't believe. I was approached about another job, same company, that would be much more work, a lot better exposure and maybe a 5k raise. I think i'd be giving up my freedom as well. Would you take it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 If I'm only gaining 5k a year and potentially will hate it, no thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Depends on youe future goals. 5k isnt a lot if you will hate your new job. I am in a similar position. Thinking about moving downtown for long term career growth and it is depressing thinking about the drive to and from, and the corresponding time ot will add. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 If I'm only gaining 5k a year and potentially will hate it, no thanks. This. Being more comfortable and happy at what you do is worth alot more than $5K, unless that's just in the beginning and there will be more advancement opportunity in the new position that may make it worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 If I'm only gaining 5k a year and potentially will hate it, no thanks. This is my problem/concern. I won't know unless I take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 seeing as though we work in the same organization and I get exposure to other groups on a daily baiss that maybe you don't interact with as much...may I ask what position? Might be able to give you my $.02 Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 5k is NOTHING over a year for potential Pain & Suffering. Pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 5k is NOTHING over a year for potential Pain & Suffering. Pass Depends on the opportunity though. My wife took a job about 18 months ago with no guaranteed raise in salary and they screwed her with no pay increase at all when she got there. The hours are grueling, she works her tail off, BUT in the 18 months since she's been promoted twice (likely just sleeping her way to the top ) and doors have opened for her future that would have never happend in the old position. Sometimes it's not the opportunity up front but where that opportunity can take you that matters more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Go ahead and take that job.. and Ill take your old job.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 If you have a lot of freedom currently, you could make much more than 5k/year in your free time pursuing other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Depends on the opportunity though. My wife took a job about 18 months ago with no guaranteed raise in salary and they screwed her with no pay increase at all when she got there. The hours are grueling, she works her tail off, BUT in the 18 months since she's been promoted twice (likely just sleeping her way to the top ) and doors have opened for her future that would have never happend in the old position. Sometimes it's not the opportunity up front but where that opportunity can take you that matters more. I agree, sometimes it's worth the long term returns, but Charles seems vague at best on that aspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Pass for sure. 5k is not worth a bunch of what if's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hahn Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Stay where your at unless theres a possibility to transfer back to your old job if you dont like the new one. If you can do that then go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Depends on the opportunity though. My wife took a job about 18 months ago with no guaranteed raise in salary and they screwed her with no pay increase at all when she got there. The hours are grueling, she works her tail off, BUT in the 18 months since she's been promoted twice (likely just sleeping her way to the top ) and doors have opened for her future that would have never happend in the old position. Sometimes it's not the opportunity up front but where that opportunity can take you that matters more. I think this would be the situation I would encounter. I wouldn't be taking the job for the money, but more so what the job would yield later on down the road. I was asked if I was interested months ago and I declined because I was on a high visibility project. Now here they are again asking me. I think I should give it a shot. I agree, sometimes it's worth the long term returns, but Charles seems vague at best on that aspect. ..... Stay where your at unless theres a possibility to transfer back to your old job if you dont like the new one. If you can do that then go for it. I'm willing to say it's not possible to test drive the job...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I would ask for more then 5K. The worst they could do is say no. Is this the same pay band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 5k is NOTHING over a year for potential Pain & Suffering. Pass This is the smartest thing Jones has said. Ever. :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 This is the smartest thing Jones has said. Ever. :nod: Don't you have kids to raise or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Enjoying what you do with ample amount of autonomy is priceless. IMO, money shouldn't ever be the top reason you make a move. It's in there, but if all you see in the offer is money, then you're probably right. Obtain the rest first, achieve your goals and if negotiated well to begin with, the money will follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 This job still in I&O or outside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Are you interested in advancing at your company? They will eventually stop asking, and then you'll potentially be stuck where you are forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Chief2011647545501 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 If you don't take the offer they could pass you up in the future for others. I see it happen all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 What if he's only making 18k a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 If you don't take the offer they could pass you up in the future for others. I see it happen all the time. Again, IMO, no offer is worth it unless you know there are more upsides than you have and money should not be the predominant one. It's not about being "passed up" as moving up in any company isn't about waiting for someone to ask if you're interested. If you're not showing that you're capable or even doing the job you are looking to make a move to, then you aren't trying. Just my opinion as someone with years in Management. What if he's only making 18k a year Then moving up to a job for $23k is still a pathetic move. If all things are equal between the two jobs but money, make sure you move for more than $5k per year. $18 to $30k is a decent move. From there $48k. From there $72k, $100k base, then $150k base with a total package double that. See the trend? Just my nickles worth based on a true story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 I made a switch like this for $6k and absolutely hated it. Regret it to this day. Now I'm ina job I love more than anything, have unlimited freedom it seems, and make much less but I wouldn't go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangman2011 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Maybe ask if you can check out the area..ask for more money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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