Torn about a job opportunity, do you have any advice?

Question

I wasn't actively in the market looking for a new position, but just this week on of my clients sprung an opportunity on me.

It would be a new position and I really like the company, especially the people. However, I'm torn. My current job is so flexible. Even though we go through periods of working significant hours, there are other times when it is really laid back (and you take time off). I would take a small salary increase (with the potential for bonuses), but would more than likely lose flexbility. Travel would be required (nothing over 100 miles) a few days a week and I have family to consider. The new job is a lateral move.

Also, if I stick in my current job for another few years I will have gained the experience to qualify for even bigger positions.
I'm really caught up with how much I like this company (new one) and if I'd be passing on a good opportunity. Any advice?

Answer 1

1) money should not be the only motivation. They may offer you a little raise now, but how about the future growth?
2) Talk extensively with the client (the ones offering you a position) and make your demands known (Flexibility, travel restrictions, etc.) and in writing.
3) If you like your current position and company, and there is potential forgrowth, it may be better to stick with the current company.
4) Make a list of items that are important to you and have two columns next to those. One titled "Current Job" and the other titled "New Job". For each item, attach points of importance. Then add the two columns up and see which one has greater points


Examples:
Since travel is a sore point, add 5 points to the current job and add only 2 points to the new job

For money add 5 points to the new job, but only 4 to the current
job (since it pays less)
and so on.....make your own numbers up but be unbiased about it.

Answer 2

Talk to the potentual new employers, ask about job flexability and your other concerns, more money might be a nice incentive, but if it will make family life more strained, ie the travel... is it really wort it?

Answer 3

properly i'm not one to be giving paintings suggestion, presently unemployed. in spite of the shown fact that if I have been on your subject i might in simple terms decide for the better paying interest. besides the reality which you're able to desire to circulate into united statesand climb up the interest ladder in equipment transport, is that quite what you love to do for 5-6 years? i don't no why you're in college yet you probable had a greater physically powerful purpose in ideas...getting saddled down in united statesmight desire to not be the appropriate theory. additionally, did united statesalready grant you employment? If not, you may desire to attend to pay attention from them in the previous throwing the bus interest out the window.

Answer 4

I would write down the pros and cons. Think about what you really want out of your career. Is it worth it in the long run? Maybe or maybe not. But ulmately as they say go with your gut feeling. Ask yourself what is right for me?

Answer 5

Some employers are more tuned into the moment, some like long term employees, if you like where you are, stay !