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Crucial job decision to make tomorrow *update page 5
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:03 pm
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:03 pm
O-T Lounge,
I could truly use some thoughtful opinions tonight. I'm at a crossroads in my career after my organization hired a new leader a year ago. Philosophically, we are polarizingly different. This has led to some tense moments regarding how we conduct our business, obviously. Despite that, because I am a significant asset and have done remarkable work he has kept me on board while cutting loose several other employees. I'm able to stear clear of him most days and continue doing my work the way I see fit. But I sense that this is not the place where I'm thriving and growing the way I need to because of the leadership. this is a stable job in an area of Texas that I truly LOVE. I am paid well and just received a raise. Its not an awful place despite the issues. Just tough daily in a soul draining kind of way.
The decision is fhis: I am being HEAVILY recruited by a similar organization in Colorado Springs, Co. I know nothing about Colorado. I pretty much hate cold weather but love the scenery up there. It's nearly a $10,000 pay cut as well. But it is the type of job I would thrive at. It is led by the type of people you dream of working for. It is truly a special place.
They would like my answer by morning. I don't know what to do. Stay comfortably miserable? Or say frick it and go for broke?
Married with 2 kids under 3 years old. No debt other than a couple student loans.
Thanks for your time
ETA: I wrote all of this in a cell phone. Forgive the auto corrects, misspellings, etc.
ETA2: I've flipped back and forth on this decision. Tomorrow I'm going to try to negotiate a bit with the other organization to help us financially. If we can't come to an agreement I believe I'll be sticking around until something else arises. My head and my heart are still so torn on the issue. I wish there was an easier answer!
I could truly use some thoughtful opinions tonight. I'm at a crossroads in my career after my organization hired a new leader a year ago. Philosophically, we are polarizingly different. This has led to some tense moments regarding how we conduct our business, obviously. Despite that, because I am a significant asset and have done remarkable work he has kept me on board while cutting loose several other employees. I'm able to stear clear of him most days and continue doing my work the way I see fit. But I sense that this is not the place where I'm thriving and growing the way I need to because of the leadership. this is a stable job in an area of Texas that I truly LOVE. I am paid well and just received a raise. Its not an awful place despite the issues. Just tough daily in a soul draining kind of way.
The decision is fhis: I am being HEAVILY recruited by a similar organization in Colorado Springs, Co. I know nothing about Colorado. I pretty much hate cold weather but love the scenery up there. It's nearly a $10,000 pay cut as well. But it is the type of job I would thrive at. It is led by the type of people you dream of working for. It is truly a special place.
They would like my answer by morning. I don't know what to do. Stay comfortably miserable? Or say frick it and go for broke?
Married with 2 kids under 3 years old. No debt other than a couple student loans.
Thanks for your time
ETA: I wrote all of this in a cell phone. Forgive the auto corrects, misspellings, etc.
ETA2: I've flipped back and forth on this decision. Tomorrow I'm going to try to negotiate a bit with the other organization to help us financially. If we can't come to an agreement I believe I'll be sticking around until something else arises. My head and my heart are still so torn on the issue. I wish there was an easier answer!
This post was edited on 10/26/15 at 11:19 pm
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Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:06 pm to FrancisCostello
quote:when you come to a crossroads, take it
I'm at a crossroads in my career
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:06 pm to FrancisCostello
Go west young man.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:08 pm to FrancisCostello
Does the other job have potential to move up and make more than what you're making now? Plus moving is pretty expensive, so there's that. Will the wife be able to fund a new job as well?
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:08 pm to FrancisCostello
If you like where you live then I'd stay there unless you think you may get fired or something. Colorado Springs is a great area, though so I don't know if you can go wrong. Housing costs may be an issue depending on which end of the pay scale you are on.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:08 pm to FrancisCostello
I actually read all of that. If I were in your shoes I'd carry my arse to Colorado my friend, kids are young enough to start over and you'd be happier with more opportunities. Good luck 
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:09 pm to FrancisCostello
My philosophy is that staying comfortably miserable is the worst way to live, and tons of people do it. It's just fear of the unknown. But what you do know, you don't like your current job, sounds awful. Take a chance, what's the worst that can happen? You don't like this job either? Well it's not a life sentence, if you made a move like that and didn't like it, I can't imagine the company blaming you for leaving and moving back home.
Take chances, usually when you follow your heart and put yourself out there rather than stay stagnant and unhappy simply because you've become comfortable in the lifestyle, you don't regret it.
Take chances, usually when you follow your heart and put yourself out there rather than stay stagnant and unhappy simply because you've become comfortable in the lifestyle, you don't regret it.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:09 pm to FrancisCostello
Go west bro. Can't go to work miserable every day.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:10 pm to FrancisCostello
quote:
Philosophically, we are polarizing my different.
Wow. That sounds painful.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:10 pm to FrancisCostello
You should go to Colorado. It's a great place! So many things to do there.
You shouldn't work at a job that makes you tired to come in each day. Every day should be a fun, new, and inspiring day at your work.
All that being said, you should work on writing skills more.
You shouldn't work at a job that makes you tired to come in each day. Every day should be a fun, new, and inspiring day at your work.
All that being said, you should work on writing skills more.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:10 pm to FrancisCostello
quote:
They would like my answer by mornin
Tell them it is a major decision and you need more time.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:10 pm to FrancisCostello
Randle,...the grass is not always greener at marble slab.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:10 pm to FrancisCostello
Incredible. I am dealing with an almost identical situation. My current company loves me, but I am not happy. Mediocre product and some extreme d-bags. New company is a very exciting, new company with a lot of intangibles that I love. Current company owes me some money and said that they will sweeten the pot (considerably) to keep me.
I am leaning toward taking the new job. I don't like the current job. I didn't when I accepted this new job. The current job threw a few extra $$ at me, but I still don't like the job. You will thrive if you are happy.
Hope that helps. I am in a tough spot as well. I have to answer by Friday.
Good luck.
I am leaning toward taking the new job. I don't like the current job. I didn't when I accepted this new job. The current job threw a few extra $$ at me, but I still don't like the job. You will thrive if you are happy.
Hope that helps. I am in a tough spot as well. I have to answer by Friday.
Good luck.
This post was edited on 10/21/15 at 10:13 pm
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:11 pm to FrancisCostello
Buy winter clothes bro. What's the point of money if you're unhappy and you're constantly in fear for your job? Colorado is a great place, I wouldn't worry about it being different
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:12 pm to FrancisCostello
wait for the ding
then take the fries out
then take the fries out
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:14 pm to FrancisCostello
What does your wife think?
And let me get this straight. You are considering moving your family to another state so you can get away from one a-hole? A-holes are everywhere, my friend, even in Colorado Springs.
And let me get this straight. You are considering moving your family to another state so you can get away from one a-hole? A-holes are everywhere, my friend, even in Colorado Springs.
This post was edited on 10/21/15 at 10:20 pm
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:15 pm to FrancisCostello
quote:
FrancisCostello
I sense you are bringing personal emotions into the relationship/scenario, and this is clouding your judgement. Also it seems you feel somewhat ignored or under appreciated by your company somehow related to this new leader. Ego has caused many strong men to make rush decisions they may not have made with rational thought.
quote:
married, 2 kids under 3 years old
If you can maintain your current lifestyle and you truest have a rewarding job definitely 100% lined up, then that is your answer.
Remember this,
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:17 pm to FrancisCostello
Why are you only looking at 2 options?
How bout a 3rd.....could you not stay at your current job temporarily while you actively search for other options?
Percentage wise how much is a 10 k pay loss?
What is the difference in cost of living where you live and where you will be moving too?
With the pay loss and change in cost of living what will be the quality of life for your family?
How bout a 3rd.....could you not stay at your current job temporarily while you actively search for other options?
Percentage wise how much is a 10 k pay loss?
What is the difference in cost of living where you live and where you will be moving too?
With the pay loss and change in cost of living what will be the quality of life for your family?
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:17 pm to FrancisCostello
Work is 40 to 50 hours a week.
Sleep is about 50 hours a week.
There are 68 to 78 other hours in a week.
Consider your family and friends. You can always make new friends, but you can't change your family.
I've had similar thoughts in the past, but it always came down to not wanting to move away for reasons outside of work.
I don't know how big and close your family is but consider them in your decision and do what is best for you.
Work to live - not the other way around.
Sleep is about 50 hours a week.
There are 68 to 78 other hours in a week.
Consider your family and friends. You can always make new friends, but you can't change your family.
I've had similar thoughts in the past, but it always came down to not wanting to move away for reasons outside of work.
I don't know how big and close your family is but consider them in your decision and do what is best for you.
Work to live - not the other way around.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:17 pm to FrancisCostello
quote:
It's nearly a $10,000 pay cut as well.
If they really want you, they could recruit you even heavier.
How have negotiations been?
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