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Changing jobs
Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:41 am
Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:41 am
Question for the OT professionals. Just started a job within the last couple of weeks. As it turns out I may have the opportunity to take a job at a different company.
New job would be a considerable pay increase. Thus the dilemma. Pursue the new job or is that trashy?
New job would be a considerable pay increase. Thus the dilemma. Pursue the new job or is that trashy?
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Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:42 am to Mr Wonderful
Curious what the responses will be. I'm basically in the same position.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:42 am to Mr Wonderful
Always pursue what is in your best interest. Trust me, your new job has no loyalty to you.
Plus, as an employer/hiring manager, I would much rather you quit in the first 90 days than after I've invested time in you.
Plus, as an employer/hiring manager, I would much rather you quit in the first 90 days than after I've invested time in you.
This post was edited on 11/16/16 at 10:43 am
Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:43 am to Mr Wonderful
Got to look out for you bud. If it is clearly better, and you think you will last there, go for it and don't look back.
Companies make hiring decisions based on economic factors, so why shouldn't you.
But yeah you still will feel like a dick and should for bailing that quickly.
Companies make hiring decisions based on economic factors, so why shouldn't you.
But yeah you still will feel like a dick and should for bailing that quickly.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:45 am to Mr Wonderful
I made the mistake of not taking another job because I had signed an offer and felt obliged.
One of the biggest regrets of my life. I've been at this job 10 months and I am already job searching again.
One of the biggest regrets of my life. I've been at this job 10 months and I am already job searching again.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:47 am to Mr Wonderful
would your new job hesitate to can you if the company had a sudden downturn? hell no
take the job
take the job
Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:49 am to Mr Wonderful
Give the company you're with an opportunity to match the pay the other is offering you. If they can do it, would that change things for you?
It's dog eat dog out here, man. The only thing you "owe" any employer is to do your job and do it well. The rest is just paperwork.
It's dog eat dog out here, man. The only thing you "owe" any employer is to do your job and do it well. The rest is just paperwork.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:51 am to Mr Wonderful
quote:
New job would be a considerable pay increase. Thus the dilemma. Pursue the new job or is that trashy?
Bounce
Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:51 am to Mr Wonderful
Do what's best for you and your family if you have one. No rational person or company will fault you for bettering yourself. And if they do criticize, would you really have been happy there long term anyway? You don't owe anyone anything.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:52 am to Mr Wonderful
What I've learned is that you have to look out for yourself. Will some consider it trashy or say it's not the best look? Possibly, but at the end of the day will any of that matter? So do what's best for you and when the dust settles, you'll be happy and have zero regrets over your decision.
ETA: I think loyalty is a great thing, but it's slowly dying in the work force and if you've only been at your current job for a couple of weeks, you probably haven't developed real relationships with your employer and co-workers yet, at least not to the point where they should prevent you from making a choice that will benefit you.
ETA: I think loyalty is a great thing, but it's slowly dying in the work force and if you've only been at your current job for a couple of weeks, you probably haven't developed real relationships with your employer and co-workers yet, at least not to the point where they should prevent you from making a choice that will benefit you.
This post was edited on 11/16/16 at 10:55 am
Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:57 am to Mr Wonderful
quote:No dilemma if you think you will enjoy the other place as much.
New job would be a considerable pay increase. Thus the dilemma.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 11:02 am to airfernando
As a manager I would tell you the same thing that I have told my employees.
ALWAYS look out for yourself and your family first. I will do what i can as a supervisor but ultimately i have to put the organizations interests first. It is 2016 and there is no such thing as corporate loyalty anymore. Has anybody here heard of corporate loyalty being rewarded at a non executive level?
Take the job that best serves you and your family and dont even think twice about it.
ALWAYS look out for yourself and your family first. I will do what i can as a supervisor but ultimately i have to put the organizations interests first. It is 2016 and there is no such thing as corporate loyalty anymore. Has anybody here heard of corporate loyalty being rewarded at a non executive level?
Take the job that best serves you and your family and dont even think twice about it.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 11:03 am to Mr Wonderful
It's not trashy because you have a good explanation. I looked at a guy last year that had 3 different jobs in 3 years. His explanation was critical of each job. I pass on him because he's trashy. I look at a different guy who had a job and left it after 6 months for another job because it was a great opportunity(not just more money) and we hire him.
Perfectly understandable.
Perfectly understandable.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 11:03 am to Mr Wonderful
frick the current job, quit. This is America isn't it? Time to make all the bank.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 11:05 am to Mr Wonderful
Always focus on your best interests, but don't tell your current employer till you have accepted the other job.
Then, be as gracious as you can to help them before you leave.
Then, be as gracious as you can to help them before you leave.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 11:06 am to CJD4LSU
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I think loyalty is a great thing, but it's slowly dying in the work force and if you've only been at your current job for a couple of weeks, you probably haven't developed real relationships with your employer and co-workers yet
This is definitely true. One thing that does worry me though is they are both in the same general industry and I could potentially cross paths with employees/directors of the old company if I take the new job. Should that be a concern? As in, would they likely see me in a negative way since I moved so quickly?
Posted on 11/16/16 at 11:12 am to Mr Wonderful
Take the new job for more money. This is easy, no brainer.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 11:14 am to Mr Wonderful
quote:
This is definitely true. One thing that does worry me though is they are both in the same general industry and I could potentially cross paths with employees/directors of the old company if I take the new job. Should that be a concern? As in, would they likely see me in a negative way since I moved so quickly?
Who cares what they think? You have moved on.
Are you afraid of them mean-mugging you? Grow a pair.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 12:02 pm to Mr Wonderful
It sounds like you should take the new job. Just know that you are likely burning bridges with the current company.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 12:11 pm to Mr Wonderful
Working (still!) in oil and gas during this downturn, I've seen first hand that companies don't give a flying frick about you. Go get yours.
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