I've been with my current job for over 5 years now. I've become quite comfortable there but I hate several of the people I work with. I feel that I'm under compensated and not respected for what I do (who doesn't). It also doesn't offer much growth. Despite the people I hate and the lack of compensation and stalemate for growth it's a secure steady job.
Recently I have had a new job offer come to the table. This is a brand new start up. The owner is willing to pay much more than I'm receiving and willing to give me as much opportunity as I desire. One problem I see is lack of security. How long can he stay afloat if he doesn't have business coming in? The company I work for is established and has many steady clients. What do you think?
2006-06-19 16:27:20 · 5 answers · asked by nightrider 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
That's a tough call. It's easy not to leave a job when you feel safe....
At your current job there's a chance things may change, people may leave, opportunities may arise...seems like workplaces are ever evolving...
However, that's a maybe, and how much more time do you want to spend being less than satisfied?
Does this new place offer health insurance?
If you go for it, you may really love it!!! Or, not... However, there are more jobs out there if things don't work out at the new place. If you leave on good terms, your old place may even take you back.
I think they recommend to have about 6 mos of savings for living expenses in the bank while your changing careers....just in case.
Life is so short. Work sucks most of the time!!! At least it would be something new, right?
It comes down to how risk adverse you are, I suppose. Is the uncertainty going to cause you a great deal of stress? If so, you may be happier staying put.
Good Luck to you!!!
2006-06-19 16:39:54 · answer #1 · answered by gem 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you aren't happy at your current job then leave. Even though
this new job doesn't offer total stability it may open the door to
another job that will.
2006-06-19 16:33:31 · answer #2 · answered by retrodragonfly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if you can get a counter offer at your present job. If not, leave. Life is a series of risks. You snooze; you lose.
2006-06-19 16:36:11 · answer #3 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
explain this to your current employer and maybe if you still have a good relationship with them, they will let you back if it doesn't work out. I say go for it, either way.
2006-06-19 16:31:50 · answer #4 · answered by Surruh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah man take it
2006-06-19 16:28:38 · answer #5 · answered by idontkno 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋