What do I DoI have quite a dilemma and am not sure what to do. I work in Financial Aid at a higher educational institution. I am one year from obtaining my Bachelor' s degree in Finance. I have been "promised" another promotion sometime - and that will most likely consist of taking a director of finance job out of state, which I cannot do, as I cannot relocate. I have only worked in Financial aid for about 9 months and was promoted as so, from executive secretary with the company. I have been sending out resumes, not necessarily unhappy with my job, but if something better comes along.............and so I get a call from another college for an interview. I go, everything as far as benefits is the same as current employer, I would gain $150.00 a month for health insurance (as theirs isn' t as expensive as what i pay now). I would lose a week vacation, but would earn that back after a year - vacation time equals out overall. My current job is quite stressful, and I work a lot of evenings, thus being away from my son. My husband has also had to take away from his job to pick our child up from latchkey everyday, due to my work schedule. My dilemma - they haven' t given me an offer, but I stated my minimum - which was about $1000.00 more than what I make now - and they said they would talk to the owner. The salary they wanted to offer was less than what I make now, however if you take the $150.00 away for the health insurance, it equals out. So, anyway, now they want me to come in for a second interview. The hours would be normal - I would work once again from 9-5 and be able to be home in the evenings with my family. This would also allow my husband who will possibly be entering the job market again - more flexibility as to what he can do - as he isn' t necessarily tied down to picking up our child with these new hours. If they do come in at 35k = $150.00 extra a month I am saving on the health insurance it is almost like a $3000.00 raise. The company I work for currently is very sales driven and I have goals, etc I have to meet, not only as an individual, but also the school as a whole. If we don' t make these goals, either the school or us individually, it hurts my review. This new position, the Director of Finance also stated she will be retiring in 2 years so her position will be open, there will be room for advancement. This new position, the school is a lot smaller, family owned. It seems like a very less stressful job, not as sales driven. I have been known to put in 45-50 hours at my current position. The new position doesn' t seem so demanding. i just don' t know if I should take it or wait. In a year, when I attain my degree I would be looking anyway, but I know there could possibly be other jobs to come along as well. My husband says whatever I do is fine he is not against me taking the other job. which is about 10 minutes further as well. My current job has me doing work that is probably worth $37k - per year. I honestly believe I am under paid for all I do. My current employer though will be very upset if I do leave, so if advice is to take this position, what advice do you have for telling them I am leaving? Any advice is greatly appreciated. You' ll have to see what other folks say, but from my experience, your present employer would drop you like a hot potato if they got someone else who was cheaper and not even give you so much as "thank you for your service," either. If the new opportunity comes through with a written offer, review it carefully. If you think it will improve your standard of living and provide a better opportunity for advancement, take the job. Just make sure to give your present employer 2 weeks' notice so you maintain the ethical high ground. Finally, do not say anything to anyone even remotely connected with your present employer about the fact you are interviewing - that could easily get you fired. Good luck! OPENWHEEL: You' ll have to see what other folks say, but from my experience, your present employer would drop you like a hot potato if they got someone else who was cheaper and not even give you so much as "thank you for your service," either. What do you mean by this? I understand what it means, but are you saying basically I shouldn' t worry about what the current employer thinks when I give my notice? I will most definitely review an offer, if it comes through, and I do plan on giving my current employer two weeks notice. Both my current employer and this one look promising for advancement opportunities, however my current employer, I would have to wait in line, the new employer, it being smaller, I may be able to jump right in! Thanks for your advice Generally speaking, it doesn' t make sense to change jobs for less than a 10-15% increase. In this case, however, there is a big intangible going on which is an improvement in your "quality of life". Sounds pretty simple to me. Take the new job, if they offer it, and be home with your family once in a while. What' s the problem? And what you say is "I' m giving you my 2 week notice. I' ve found a better opportunity for myself and my family" and then leave it at that. You don' t have to give them all the gory details. And honestly, this is a business. They' re not going to roll over and die if you leave (much as they like you). They' ll just hire someone else. Thanks, it is almost a 10% increase if they do come in at 35k - that is $1000.00 more than what I currently make and if you also take the $150 a month I would be saving for health insurance, that is almost $2000.00 - so a $3000.00 increase total - so although not exactly a 10% increase it is only $400 short. And maybe they may even come back with a higher offer. If this new job will improve your life/work balance and put you even or a little ahead of the game salary wise, take it! Less stress, better working hours, similar or better chance for advancement, more time with your family, and finally, more flexibility for your husband if he decides to look for something else (only he probably shouldn' t do so untill you see if this new job, should you be offered and accept it)--I don' t see a downside to this at all. | |
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