I have worked at my job for about 3 months and I love it. I really enjoy what I do, and where I work. I am 80% satisfied with my current status. My boss just got fired, and one of my co-workers has stepped into her position. I have hard time getting along with her professionally. I also have to travel an hour each way to get to work.
I "stumbled" upon a job website today, and found the same position that I am in, except with another company, and only 20 minutes from my house.
I don't know how the pay compares.
Should I take the time to apply? I feel like it is too risky, because I really don't want to end up in a position I don't enjoy. I really like my job now, but I am just not sure it's worth it. The drive is really getting to me...
2006-09-08 14:09:01 · 6 answers · asked by misscongeniality711 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Newsday has a piece pointing out what some people have found out the hard way:
People spend their work lives trying to show why they should be hired, but they forget that they have to do a little careful shopping, too. And so sometimes (perhaps oftentimes) they go from one bad situation to a worse one because they were so excited for a new opportunity.
It's true. You can be so focused on getting the job that you ignore warning signs that it might not be the best fit for you. At the same time it is a tricky proposition because usually the interview is 50 minutes of questions directed at you and 10 minutes for you to ask questions of them. But there are ways you can pick up subtle cues from the questions you are being asked that will tell you a little about the company environment - and give you a chance to ask questions for clarification.
For example.
Who was your most difficult manager to work for?
This is a fairly innocuous question because it could be that the interviewer wants to know what type of management style fits best for you. Or they could be trying to see if you have worked for a tyrant before and how did you handle it.
That's why an honest answer is often the best way to ensure you don't get offered a job that you don't want.
2006-09-08 14:27:52 · answer #1 · answered by OnionSkin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would apply and go for an interview if you get the chance...make sure you ask all the things you want and need to know. If it works out to be as good or better than accept the offer and just think of it this way...all the money you will save on gas you will have to spend on other things that you want. And if it doesn't pay as much or isn't what you want then you still have the other job so no big deal...but I think it is definitely worth giving a shot to.
2006-09-08 21:20:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only have 3 months of your life invested in this job . If you had been at your current job for 10 years and were half vested in a pension that would be a good reason to hesitate. With the price of gas so high,even a slight cut in pay would be compensated by the reduction in the time you spend on the road. You'll have more time for yourself and save some of the wear on your car.
2006-09-08 21:16:22 · answer #3 · answered by jidwg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing wrong with looking into your options. Find out more information, though. Pay may be a deciding factor. You won't have to make a decision until you get apply and get the actual job offer. Be sure not to just look at pay, but also hours, benefits, et.
2006-09-08 21:16:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a saying:
"For a car, what's worst than moving towards the wrong direction is not moving at all..."
... actually I just made that up. You get my point.
2006-09-08 21:16:12 · answer #5 · answered by Vinh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say apply for the other position.
2006-09-08 21:15:16 · answer #6 · answered by frr_ls 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋