I came to work for my previous supervisor when she opened up her own business. It was much closer to home and I enjoy working with her. The problem is, I took a pay cut and now have no insurance. I knew this when I accepted, but she was going to try to have those issues resolved within 1 year and I would be compensated. However, things have not been that great. I have been here for a little over a year. No raise and no insurance. I don't think those will be availabel for quite some time now. I was recently offered a position with a competetor making more money and full benefits. I feel bad about the thought of leaving, but I do have a family to take care of. Should I stick it out or should I bail now? Didn't mention that this lady gave me a job several years ago when I truly was down and out and needed one really bad. We have made a great team and I feel terrible about leaving her. She had a heart attack a few months back and I would feel terrible if I stressed her.
2006-09-21 07:20:13 · 5 answers · asked by Ronnie 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
I'd take the new job, but only after you sit down with this woman and really talk about this. I think that she won't be surprised. I'm sure that she'd have fixed both of your issues if she could and has probably been expecting that you'd eventually leave. You do need to take care of yourself and your family, but you also need to leave on good terms with her. There may be a time when you go back to work with her, once she gets up and running. Do try to help her find a replacement for you.
2006-09-21 07:31:42 · answer #1 · answered by pag2809 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to look out for number 1 ! Yes be grateful for the 2 of you coming together when you did and appeciate always for her seeing your potential. But the $ and insurance issue should decide for you. Take the new job. Help her find a suitable replacement before you go. Always be her friend and if possible offer to work weekends or other times you have off from the new job.
2006-09-21 14:25:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I think you should talk to her. You should tell her that you love working with her and you would love to continue...but you have a family to support and you need benefits and the raise you were promised. You respect her. ask her what what she thinks about this other job. Ask her where she thinks this work relationship is going. If she can offer you real prospects, then you can open up a whole new window within your current job. if not you can leave with no animosity. I'm sure she can respect your need for health care. But, remember a good work environment is hard to find.
2006-09-21 14:33:15 · answer #3 · answered by Chit P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to look out for your family. Tell your employer that you very much appreciate everything she's done for you and you would stay if you could. But you have to take care of a family and a health emergency could wipe you out. You stayed for a year and that is long enough to try to make it work. Remember to thank her.
2006-09-21 14:27:14 · answer #4 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have children and need the medical benefits, that should come first. you will still be appreciative of all the things that she has done for you. you should think about the good benefits that the new job will bring to you and your family.
2006-09-21 14:32:42 · answer #5 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋