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OT baws with 10+ years of work exp in same company
Posted on 6/7/18 at 3:25 pm
Posted on 6/7/18 at 3:25 pm
Do you sometimes regret not exploring more in your younger years? I have an extremly stable job right now but just got an offer from a start up (I am in the bay area so its really a start up).
Pros: Exciting work, more pay
Cons: Can go bankrupt tomorrow, long work hours
Wondering if this is really the path to success for a millennial
Pros: Exciting work, more pay
Cons: Can go bankrupt tomorrow, long work hours
Wondering if this is really the path to success for a millennial
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Posted on 6/7/18 at 3:28 pm to fareplay
I honestly don't have the stones to venture out and work for a startup or a comparable operation. I probably wouldn't leave my current job unless it was for something better paying and just as steady. The same reason I don't gamble. I'd rather be sure of what I've got then risk it.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 3:30 pm to sweetwaterbilly
Yeah this is what scares me. If the company would be here 2 years from now, Id jump, but there is none of that guarantee. Only way this stays afloat is if there is constant innovation.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 3:31 pm to fareplay
quote:
I am in the bay area
Watch your water usage baw
Posted on 6/7/18 at 3:32 pm to fareplay
No regrets here. Started with my current employer 19 years ago as an intern while still in school at LSU and still here. Have had offers to jump around but the family comes first atmosphere here trumps the opportunities IMO.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 3:34 pm to Stexas
Thats good stuff. I think if I knew I could stay at this place for 10+ years, it would be great, but I havent heard of many success stories of people moving out of this company to others.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 3:36 pm to sweetwaterbilly
If you don't take risk you will always work for someone who does
Posted on 6/7/18 at 3:42 pm to fareplay
It’s probably a personality thing, but I wouldn’t be interested unless it was ALOT more comp.
I like what I do, I like my coworkers and I like the company (which has been around for almost 150 years). The benefits are good and the retirement plan is great. I’ve been here almost 7 years.
I get that anyone can get canned at any time, but insofar as stability is a thing, I don’t think it gets any better than what I have.
I like what I do, I like my coworkers and I like the company (which has been around for almost 150 years). The benefits are good and the retirement plan is great. I’ve been here almost 7 years.
I get that anyone can get canned at any time, but insofar as stability is a thing, I don’t think it gets any better than what I have.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 3:55 pm to StupidBinder
Yeah thats what my goal is. They will offer some company stock and a 20k bump from current pay (not as much as you think, I work in SF) but i have a pension and my company has been here for a while as well. Only reason I am exploring is because my new manager is pretty crappy and I dont think I can learn much from this environment.
I kind of have a feeling that the days of staying at once place till retirement is dead.
I kind of have a feeling that the days of staying at once place till retirement is dead.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 3:57 pm to fareplay
If you have a desirable and marketable skill. You can always find employment.
Just depends on your family situation and tolerance for risk.
Just depends on your family situation and tolerance for risk.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 3:58 pm to fareplay
I have been posting on td.com for10+ years.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 4:03 pm to ksayetiger
Thanks for the added value to td
Posted on 6/7/18 at 4:04 pm to fareplay
Risk/reward.
If I had the company man mentality I wouldn’t have started either of my companies and I never would have had the opportunity to work side by side with my son and build a business. It’s a priceless experience for me.
If I had the company man mentality I wouldn’t have started either of my companies and I never would have had the opportunity to work side by side with my son and build a business. It’s a priceless experience for me.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 4:08 pm to ksayetiger
Did 30, got sick. After two years, I was fired. But, had very good disability insurance with them.
Knew I would never be lay off. Good pay and benies and best of all, less then 5 miles from my back door to drive. Besides that, my income was about 35-50% higher then most people made around these parts at the time. Also, wanted to stay close to family.
Knew I would never be lay off. Good pay and benies and best of all, less then 5 miles from my back door to drive. Besides that, my income was about 35-50% higher then most people made around these parts at the time. Also, wanted to stay close to family.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 4:16 pm to fishfighter
quote:Is that legal? Would seem not?
got sick. After two years, I was fired
Posted on 6/7/18 at 4:22 pm to Count Chocula
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Is that legal? Would seem not?
Yes , it is. Knew it was coming due to the fact that I worked in a power plant. Had a CRT-D implanted. A big no no to work around high voltage with that.
Bad thing, I was rolling in the bucks. Had plan to retire at 55. Was 52 when this happen to me.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 4:25 pm to fishfighter
After 30 years of loyal service, you'd figure the dumb fricks would have reassigned you to another job.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 4:26 pm to fareplay
Feb made 10 years with my current employer and its def had its ups and downs. Ive def looked around but with a wife and 3 young kids, its extremely hard to break away from the pay and benefits stability I currently have. My wife is very supportive and would be ok with me leaving in order to be happier but Im not just going to leave for anything that pays a little more. With the benefit package our company offers, its VERY hard to make that up when I hear what other companies offer benefit-wise.
My main regret is not realizing what ai wanted to do earlier in life. I had an idea but never really pursued it and now I realize I basically wasted alot of years not going after it like I am now.
My main regret is not realizing what ai wanted to do earlier in life. I had an idea but never really pursued it and now I realize I basically wasted alot of years not going after it like I am now.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 4:27 pm to Count Chocula
quote:
Is that legal? Would seem not?
In a "employment at-will" state, absolutely legal
That said, a good HR department will cover their bases.
This post was edited on 6/7/18 at 4:28 pm
Posted on 6/7/18 at 4:31 pm to Beaux
quote:
If you don't take risk you will always work for someone who does
This
Of course it makes a difference if your single or married with children. Then there's just so much more to consider.
This post was edited on 6/7/18 at 4:32 pm
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