I've been with my company now for a year and a half and love working here. I was recently contacted by another company that wants me to come in for an interview. Granted, I have not been offered the job yet, but If I was, should I take it? The new company is larger, probably better benefits and will probably match what i'm making now. Also it's only 15 minutes away versus my current commute of about 45 minutes without traffic. Keep in mind, i'm already settled in my current company, like the people, getting paid good and benefits are okay. People say its greener on the other side, but that's not always the case, know whut I mean? What would you do? What questions would you ask yourself in order to make a decision?
2007-07-26 04:01:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
It never hurts to go to the interview and check out what they have to offer. I would ask them why is the position open? It could be they are expanding and need another person or it could be that the previous person left. If they say the previous person left I would wonder why? Do some research on the company to try and find out any and all information that you can if you were intrigued in the interview.
But really if all things are equal why leave? You know what you have at your present job and you said you love it. You know what is expected and you also like the people where you are and that in itself means a lot. Yeah the commute would be less but in the long run, it may not be worth it.
Good luck!
2007-07-26 04:09:17 · answer #1 · answered by Colleen G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my number one question would be would it make me happy to take the new job.....i would also ask would I be making more money to make it worth my while to leave my current job?
I think this is a tough decision because you are not really looking for a change. If it were me I would consider it....the time it would take to get to work, half the time, is time you could spend on other things, or relaxing at home.
I would make a pro and con list and list every good and bad thing about each job and pick the best fit for you. When I was looking for my job I did the pro and con list and its how i decided on my job...i think its a good way to lay out everything thats at stake and make a good informed decision.
Keep in mind, if you stay where you are there may not be any plans for a promotion or to allow you to learn new things....this new job may allow for a better career than your current job. Always think about what the company can do for you, but show what you can do for the company.
To leave a job you truely love is hard but if your going to take a chance and move to a new job, you may find you love it even more than the job you left behind....
good luck....
2007-07-26 11:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by JustForFun101 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go for the interview and tell them NOT to contact your present employer as you do not want them to know you are looking. If the other company contacted you they must like what they've heard about you. After the interview many of your questions will be answered and you'll be better prepared to make a decision. Do not be afraid to take the plunge into a new job or you could be stuck in a job and always wonder what could have been.
2007-07-26 11:18:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like it all boils down to the possibility of better benefits & comute time. I would go to the interview and see how it goes but remember you are established where you are. If you are sick of driving two hrs. a day (been there done that) & you are offered maybe more money then go for it. Just ask to take a good look around the new place and remember your gonna be the "new guy" for awhile if you make the change. Also see what the company you are with offers in return if you tell them you are thinking of leaving. Never burn your bridges behind you. IF you leave leave on good terms.
(Good Luck).:o)
2007-07-26 11:08:36 · answer #4 · answered by Michael N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See what the new company offers....Its not always greener on the other side. Alot of time the larger companies don't pay as much as smaller companies simply because they can afford turn over, more than the smaller companies. Interview see what they have to offer then list the pros & cons of both and compare.
2007-07-26 11:06:55 · answer #5 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would research the other company as much as I could. Never pass up an opportunity that could be better for you in the long run. But remember - if the current company finds out that you are looking you could be fired. Be careful.
2007-07-26 11:06:03 · answer #6 · answered by JoJo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're happy where you're at now, then insist that the "new" company pay you considerably more than what you're making now at your current company. Make your move worthwhile. You've got nothing to lose. Never make a lateral move into uncharted waters unless you're either unhappy where you are now, or you'll be making substantially more money by the move. Word to the wise... Good Luck!
2007-07-26 11:11:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
weigh your options very carefully (pro and con both jobs), figure out what you long term career goals are and which company could potentially fill them...good luck!
2007-07-26 11:11:34 · answer #8 · answered by Ŗεŋεε 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so and you ask for an opinion. Not until you find out about all those "probablys" you wrote. You might just be restless.
2007-07-26 11:05:05 · answer #9 · answered by Dovey 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I will make prostitution a religion.
2007-07-26 11:04:45 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋