I am thinking of changing jobs. Ive been at current job for 6 years. They are good to me, but do not keep me very busy. Also, I am in customer service and they are really late on a lot of jobs and struggling to keep any of the customers happy. I blame this on poor management. Anyways, Ive been offered a different job with just about the same duties. It pays more. Its farther away (45 minutes) but starts an hour later. Im really nervous and dont know what to do. Ive been here a very long time and just had a baby and they have been so patient with me as far as drs. appointments and time off goes. I really need serious advice please.
2006-08-21 04:50:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
45 minute drive total. sorry. (extra 15 minutes one way)
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2006-08-22 05:04:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
The drive may be a pain but I would go with the job that's been offered. If there is poor management & not much for you to do then why stay at your current job? Since you said the pay is more at the second then that would be another good reason, especially since you just had a baby. I'm kind of struggling with the same conflict. I like my job & my coworkers & everyone treat me wonderful but there isn't much for me to do when we are off season & I need to find a new job. I need something that will keep me occupied & will pay me more because as of now, I cannot move out of my parents house on my current salary cause it is just not enough sadly.
2006-08-21 05:22:41 · answer #2 · answered by §uper ®ose 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's always difficult to go from a known to an unknown, even if the known isn't so great. I faced a similar decision a few months ago.
Your job is a third of your waking hours, and maybe more. If you aren't happy and fulfilled there at least somewhat, you'll be miserable.
Also I have learned as I've grown older that it is the chances we did not take that cause us the most regret.
I would talk to the new employer about your concerns for your new baby care and other things, count the cost of the commute, and if it seems like it will probably work, go for it.
I'm at a new job now and I can't believe I ever hesitated to make the change!
Don't burn any bridges if you leave the old place (i.e., by yelling a parting shot about bad management on your way out the door). You never know who might follow you to the new place.
Best of luck.
2006-08-21 04:59:47 · answer #3 · answered by LisaT 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Well, that's a tough decision. I have a few ideas. I'd say it depends on what you value more -- the career challenges or the security for your new baby. Can you see yourself at your current job another 5 years? Or do you get the Sunday night blues right before work on Monday?
I personally would go with the change, because growth is important to me. (As they say, if you're not growing, you're rotting.) But I've also learned that the grass isn't always greener. The new job may have a high stress environment for example.
Why don't you talk to your supervisor about some possible changes you've been thinking about that would improve customer retention, and see if they take you seriously. If, after some time they do not respond, you may want to ask for a raise to match what the other company is willing to pay. If they refuse, give your two weeks and move on.
2006-08-21 04:56:09 · answer #4 · answered by truthyness 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
i'm in a similar predicament. i have only been here since february, though.
i am about to go on maternity leave and when i get back i really need to find something that i'm more qualified to do with much higher pay.
i rushed to get this job since we had just moved and Surprise! i was pregnant.
anyway, i'll tell you the same thing i keep telling myself.
you need to do what is best for you and your family. if it means leaving that job, then that's what you do.
i feel a bit guilty myself, however, even though my boss has been relaly great about the maternity thing, i haven't taken advantage AT ALL. my OB appts. are during my lunch hour and i've only missed one day due to flu, not pregnancy.
also, he offered a day off or half day off a week if i needed it, but i haven't taken it.
so, do what's best for your family. you don't owe your job anything. you have been there long enough and you've put in a good job and there is no reason you should feel obligated to them b/c you are having a baby.
having a baby is a natural thing that women go through everyday! i say, shame on employers who can't understand thatn and make moms feel bad about it!
so, go find that new job with more challenges and better pay!
you owe it to yourself and your family....not your employer.
if they needed to cut wages and staffing, do you think their guilty consceince would prevent them from firing you??? doubt it.
take care.
2006-08-21 05:46:36 · answer #5 · answered by joey322 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you have already been offered this other job, I am guessing you have gotten past the point where they have asked about your flexability and you have asked about theirs. If not, you should have already and you should before accepting the job.
One thing to look at is that they aren't keeping you very busy. That can be a bad sign and may lead to a lay-off down the road. It happened to me recently and the situation with your company sounds a lot like the one I worked for. If they are not keeping customers happy, they will not keep customers and will not be able to keep their staff. You also have your child to think about right now. I don't know your financial situation but I would strongly consider the other job. Talk to the people at this new place if you haven't already and explain about your situation but stress that you don't want it to hold you back from your duties.
Good luck!
2006-08-21 05:04:31 · answer #6 · answered by It'sJustMe 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You just had a baby. This job doesn't keep you busy. Taking time off is not a problem. Geez, isn't that great that you have not worked so hard at work that you have more energy and time for your baby? You should stay where you are and be thankful that you do not have to use half your paycheck for gas.
The grass is not always greener on the other side.
2006-08-21 05:05:51 · answer #7 · answered by Pooks 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You might want to consider the "cons" of being that far away from your baby. That being said, I think the time is right for a move. It's great that your current employer is patient about DRs appointments, but if they're not satisfying your other needs then there is a problem. You could talk to your boss, tell him/her that you appreciate the opportunities offered by the company, but feel that it is time to move up. They may offer more to keep you, you never know.
Also keep in mind that you will be forfeiting your FMLA eligibility for at least a year.
2006-08-21 05:00:04 · answer #8 · answered by Milana P 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
which job has the better long term growth opportunity? Also an extra 45 minutes a way in each direction should be calculated into are you really making more money. Figure the extra gas, time away from home and wear and tare on your car and not jus the difference in the salary. Trust your instincts too.
2006-08-21 04:56:24 · answer #9 · answered by manundso 1 · 2⤊ 3⤋
All companies have problems, and your new one, if you change, won't be any exception. I'd think several times before taking a job that required a 45 minute commute. What if gas prices go to $6 once that moron in White House takes some action against Iran? What if there is an oil embargo and you can't buy gas? And won't you be losing vacation time? Usually if you have worked somewhere for > 5 years, you are getting extra vacation time.
2006-08-21 04:58:24 · answer #10 · answered by Larry 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋
It's important to have a flexable boss as far as doctor appointments. What you could do is ask the other boss if you would be able to go to doctor appointments that are necessary if you take the job. It's a good question to ask, and you definately don't want to work for someone who isn't family oriented. Better pay is definately a better job, but think of the extra gas you will have to spend. Is it worth it?
2006-08-21 04:59:03 · answer #11 · answered by mama 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋