I have been working at a part time retail job since high school. I have been unhappy working at this job for the last several years. The only reason I have stayed is because of my seniority I had very flexible hours for class. I have just graduate from college with a BS in business.
After I graduated they offered me a full time position that just opened up. The managers are really pushing me to take the position. From what I’ve been told the position pays marginally better then what I currently make (max of $2 an hour) but has many negatives (hours, weekends, responsibilities)
I know if I take the position I will be unhappy, but it may help on my resume. Just coming out of school I have the desire for a change as well as an opportunity to have a job I enjoy or at least not hate. I feel if I take the job I will be screwing over the people I’ve worked with over the years because I will be not happy in the position and be trying to leave at the first available job offer.
2006-12-30 16:31:38 · 14 answers · asked by texis 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I guess the only thing positve about taking the job is that having a management position on my resume could help.
I don't know if this is enough of a reason to stay somewhere I am not happy and know I have no future in.
2006-12-30 18:20:55 · update #1
That is a really tough decision.
This is what I do when I have a really tough decision
I make a pro and con list. I give each pro and con a value from 1-10 on how important it is. when I am done, I add up the totals. If the pro has more value, then I do it, if the con does not, then I dont'.
Simple
2006-12-30 16:35:23 · answer #1 · answered by There you are∫ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it were me...I'd be looking while also taking the job. You've already invested plenty of time with this company, why not a little more. In today's times there should be no loyalty toward "the company" let alone the co-workers. You should be looking out for number one...yourself! Having been selected as a manager by your current employer will show other potential employers that your company valued you enough to offer you more ... that's important. Also, management experience is a huge asset to your resume, especially when just starting out in the workforce. I would be extremely discreet about your job search while in the management position. Also, when interviewing, never, never put down your current employer. Anything negative in an interview can only hurt your case. Employers hire people they like, people with positive outlooks. Good luck!!! and Congrats on graduating and getting that degree. Consider yourself armed and dangerous when it comes to employment. It is sooooo much easier to find a job when you already have one!!!
2006-12-31 00:15:09 · answer #2 · answered by ShouldIStayorGo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't see this new job as something that will help your career or your ambitions then I don't see a reason for you to stay. Check it out: you're unhappy, you've been at this job for years and they gave you a marginal raise coupled with tons of responsibilities because err... you're being bullied into it (sounds like), and you already have a BS in business.. why are you staying? I thought they teach you to take risks in business school?
Just do what is best for your future and if you don't see a future in it, take the next train out, ok? Best of luck!
2006-12-30 17:55:52 · answer #3 · answered by Gnisy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to think about yourself first. No one should be working in a job that they hate. Not only is it unpleasant but it can also take a toll on one's health in the long run. You sound young so you have your whole life ahead of you. It may take a few jobs before you find the one that you love but you will find it if you keep looking. Get your resume out there, go on interviews and leave the unpleasant job behind you. Don't look at it as screwing over your employer, look at it as making yourself happy.
Good luck to you!
2006-12-30 16:42:40 · answer #4 · answered by Mary R 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They've treated you well, so be honest with them and if you leave give plenty of notice. Good people leave for good reasons, it's part of life. As long as you leave on good terms you can always go back later if you need to - maybe as a manager after working some other jobs. Experience with several companies is a good thing for upper-level managment.
2006-12-30 16:36:12 · answer #5 · answered by bobo383 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take the job until you find a new one. I have been hiring people for years and those already employed are the most attractive candidates. Also you will show stability and the capability of promotion if you stay. Get out quick but take the offer
2006-12-30 16:34:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because looking for a job while you are employed is not cheating and you job doesn't have feelings. Another thing, you NEED a job to support yourself. You don't need a relationship. Actually sometimes it's best to be alone between relationships.
2016-05-22 22:53:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it from a middle-aged person...never spend time in a job you hate. Even if it looks good on a resume. Time is short and there are plenty of other jobs. Staying in a job you hate hinders you from finding the right job. Just like a relationship!
2006-12-30 16:35:28 · answer #8 · answered by silhouet57 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What did you go to school for. Come on take a chance. There are a lot of opportunities out there. I took one and now own a money making business
2006-12-30 16:34:45 · answer #9 · answered by djcapron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take it and see if the job is something that you would like and if the pay is good. At least you can take the job and then if you dont like it look around for a better job.
2006-12-30 17:10:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋