2 weeks ago I told a coworker that I might ask a manager about going full-time from part-time. It gets back to our team lead and she tells me it's a great idea 'cause she thinks I work hard and should get paid for it and that she'd talk to the dept. manager herself. So, the dept. manager loves the idea, but needs to talk to the store manager. Meanwhile i get offered a full-time job with another company making more money. So I go into work that same day and turn in my 2 weeks notice, and they end up offering me a full-time position and an extra $1.25 added to my pay which is .25 more than the other place. So I accept the offer 'cause I kinda like the job. But lately my team lead has been acting weird towards me and yesterday the schedule came out and I think that I overheard her complaining about me and how I got more hours than her, when she's on vacation for most of the week. She's the one that wanted this! I'm really considering taking the other offer while I still can, should I?
2007-06-23 01:35:29 · 7 answers · asked by criss7562 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Take the other job. No, don't take the other job. Wait, do what is best for you. Sounds like a lot more confusion has been added to your already serious concerns. What to do, what to do?
The essential answer really is do what is best for you. And, the real question is how do you figure out what is best for you? To answer this question for yourself I suggest you sit down in a quiet place with three sheets of paper and a pencil.
On one piece of paper write down the good things you know about your current position and then the bad things or things that trouble you about your current position. You have already stated some of both of these things in your questions and details. Add to these lists anything else that is important to you.
On the second piece of paper, write the good things you know about the other job you have been offered, as well as the bad. This list may be a little shorter because you know less about this other position.
On the third piece of paper, write the things you want from a job.
Then, I would study all of the lists together and see which situation seems to match what you want from a job and has the least bad things.
Part of your confusion stems from the risks involved in making this decision. Whether you stay or leave there is potential for something to go wrong, for some of the bad things about the particular choice to dominate your situation. But, there are a few things you should keep in mind that might help you ease your concerns about the risks involved with your decision. First, you were EAGERLY accepted for additional hours where you currently work. Second, you received a very quick offer for another job from a different employer. And, third, you just as quickly received a better offer from your current employer to entice you to stay. Don't let this go to your head, but you must have something that employers value. What this means to me is that should things turn sour no matter which option you choose, you do have some basic qualities that will help you either find a more suitable situation or help you find a way to work through any potential difficulties you may be faced with.
All the best to you.
2007-06-23 05:00:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
These people are acting weird, because they all were trying to help, and you were ready to walk out on them. You only stayed for $10.00 a week more then the other job offered, based on a forty hour work week. Your loyalty to the team is now in question. As to the complaints for more hours, just casually say that if she wants more time, she should put in for it. This happened to me on a part time job, and saying it took a few people down who were complaining.
2007-06-23 01:52:26 · answer #2 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations you have just entered the Hata's Zone. You should take the job. You cant worry about what others think of you. This will always happen in the work place "They think they are better than me" "Do you know they get paid this much money?" So it just all boils down to money and status and the fact your a go getta moving up. Just be yourself and everything will cool down.
2007-06-23 01:42:16 · answer #3 · answered by prodigychild_21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think you will be happier at the new place, go for it. However, your current job is a "known quantity," so before leaving, consider talking with your co-worker and tell her what you overheard. It may be that she wasn't talking about you at all. And if she was, it gives you a chance to straighten things out.
Good luck with your decision.
2007-06-23 01:42:58 · answer #4 · answered by browneyedgirl623 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think you should take the other offer. Your team leader obviously does not like what happened. She is probably jealous and she might make things difficult for you. I hope this helps you.
Peace and blessings!
2007-06-23 02:41:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a choice you alone should make. I was in a similar situsation recently, and I too needed advice. A Friend gave me the best advice that sealed my decision, "Do what is best for you"
2007-06-23 01:40:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes take the other offer, you already made yourself look bad when you gave the notice that you were quitting, your best bet is to go to the new place and start fresh.
2007-06-23 01:43:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋