i've been working at a company that has pretty much gone above and beyond to make me happy. when they laid off over 500 people, i was lucky enough to have supervisors believe in me so much that they were able to juggle me around just so that i stayed. but now, i'm being offered a job that would be a LITTLE BIT more money. should i go for it or should i keep being loyal to those who have been loyal to me?
2007-03-13 15:24:26 · 15 answers · asked by it's me 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The difference in pay would be about $2 more an hour. I didn't go looking for this new position. The person who helped keep me at my current company quit about 3 months ago and is now recruiting me. It's a tough decision. I really feel i have loyalty on both ends.
2007-03-13 15:36:07 · update #1
The company was NOT loyal to 500 of your co-workers and laid them off to save a buck. They would lay YOU off, too, to save a LITTLE BIT more money. They have already proven that lay-offs are part of their budgeting strategies. So, I recommend that you take the other job that offers you a LITTLE BIT more money. Save your loyalty for your family and friends. Only a fool thinks his employer is his friend.
2007-03-13 15:36:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to ask yourself some very basic questions to make that decision. Are you in a job that you absolutely LOVE? Are you the type of person who looks for challenges and room to grow both with responsibility and up the pay scale? Does your current job provide you with that opportunity for growth and higher pay? Are you young and still what employers deem as a good candidate within a company? I'm 55 and wouldn't want to change now. If you are in your 20's, 30's, 40's, then maybe it's worth a try.
Is the new job something that you like? Is there room for growth? Will it meet your needs? You have to look after you and not the company. You may be in the next layoff. Check out the financials of the new company and if they look solid, keep your options open. Think about you and your family and what it is that you need and want. I sense you want to take the other job, but are feeling guilty. Don't let guilt get in your way. Your present company will rebound and believe me they will fill that spot.
P.S. They kept you because you are a great employee. Now do what is best for you. Good luck.
2007-03-13 22:33:05 · answer #2 · answered by CC 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lot's of variables here.
Any chance the company will not survive or suffer further lay offs? What does the other companies future look like.
Have you compared the benefits from both companies? Which are better?
Do you get along with and work well with the people in your current company? Are there any conflicts that cause you stress on a daily basis?
Icould go on and on about how to decide. But... you went for an interview at some point- which means you have concerns about where you are at. You need to decide what those are.
More info would be helpful to give more detailed advice.
Good luck.
2007-03-13 22:30:34 · answer #3 · answered by Mommyk232 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have in the past, stayed with a company out of loyalty and then it bit me in the butt. You have to put your goals and aspirations first. It is your life that is just a company, if you see a brighter future somewhere else you have to go. You cant stay with a company out of loyalty. What if the supervisors who believe in you leave the company? What would happen then? Put your goals for your own life down on paper clarify what you want in your own mind and then make your decision to go or stay not based on loyalty but on what is on that paper. You can't go wrong that way - If you go or stay either way be happy - good luck -k-
2007-03-13 22:30:49 · answer #4 · answered by kbama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's only a little bit more, I would stay with the company I know and like. Loyalty is rare in companies these days, but yours seems to be doing good to you. Return the favor to them.
2007-03-13 22:29:54 · answer #5 · answered by Brian G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find I like to be loyal to the people, not the company.
$2/hr is not enough to jump .. but with all those layoffs will there be more soon? and what about advancement a year from now.
so which person would you be more loyal to, which person in which company would be more loyal to YOU AND which company is more stable. which job has more growth potential, which one would you just like to come into work and so more???
ps.
I just re-read your note and you said
"the person who helped me is in the new company"
if it was really just one person instead of vauge
"supervisors" then there is NO question .. jump and work for this person who helped you.
hope that helped.
2007-03-13 22:54:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Loyalty should count for something. I'd stay where you are & work on making yourself more valuable to THAT company until you get a raise/promotion there.
2007-03-13 22:27:01 · answer #7 · answered by Tom's Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
really it is no decision
the dude that saved you left
he saved you before
now he is trying to save you again think of the story of joseph
he is your joseph
with the addendum go for it
loyalty is a tghing you learn to go with
he saved you before
obviously wants what is best for you
and 2 bucks an hour better
where is your loyalty
2007-03-14 01:48:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would stay loyal to the company that has bent over backwards to make you happy. There aren't many companies that would do that for you.
2007-03-13 22:30:51 · answer #9 · answered by shorty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should remain loyal to your current company, because your loyalty will be noticed and rewarded eventually.
2007-03-13 22:26:48 · answer #10 · answered by peteryoung144 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋