I have been here for 10 months and I have been offered another job in another law firm that is expanding. That law firm will have areas for me to be promoted but may be less money. This job is great and the people are nice (we do have office politics though) but I do not believe that will be moving anywhere other than receptionist, even with my schooling. Should I really change jobs, even if it is less money with benefits? I'm not sure of the exact amounts but I would have a chance to move up the chain instead of staying idle.
2006-07-10 09:16:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Go for it. If there is no room for advancement in your current job...run for the other offer. You may have to take a cut now but in the long run it's the smarter move. Good luck!
2006-07-10 09:22:13 · answer #1 · answered by celestine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also an attorney, and I think that you should do what feels right to you. If you deeply believe that you can progress in this job offer than by oh means do so and let your experience escalate your pay. But if you are OK where you are, and think that it's better safe than sorry than stay where you are. But always think first of the opportunity than money because sometimes money can be deceitful. I think you should take some time to think about this, because this is a big decision. Good Luck.
2006-07-10 09:24:48 · answer #2 · answered by Cassie C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply to the job at the other firm, then if they make you an offer go to your boss and tell them you have been offered another job and bargain for a better position and more money. If they can't accomadate you take the other job. After all if your existing employer is unwilling to give you a raise and promotion then you are probably right that there is no room for advancement.
2006-07-10 09:24:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you think that is a better road then I can't see what is stopping you. A co-worker I know was once offered a job work for chef Tom Douglas which offered him some extra prestige to his resume but he turned down the job offer because the people who were hiring him wanted to pay him less $ than what he already made and work him harder too day in and day out for working with a big name chef.
2006-07-10 09:26:50 · answer #4 · answered by B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you believe that the move will give you an opportunity for advancement, go for it. Dont let your education go to waste. If you give notice to your current employer, they may make you a counter offer to get you to stay ;)
2006-07-10 09:22:23 · answer #5 · answered by erika_fekas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is always best to have the potential for a promotion, however, you work in a very very "networked" field. An important consideration would be if you would have to "burn too many" bridges if you do it. It could come back to haunt you.
2006-07-10 09:20:42 · answer #6 · answered by sam21462 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure if you have a chance of moving up im sure you will get raises in no time and be back up to making more money good luck
2006-07-10 09:20:21 · answer #7 · answered by Ñina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋