whether to switch companies or not..
So, I went to interview with this company twice, the 1st time didn't get the job because I didn't want to start when they wanted me to (too soon after I had the baby). The 2nd time because they deemed I was over qualified... so about a month later, I got a job with the company right next door to it (the two are partners). Now a higher position become available and they want to offer it to me.
So here are the pros and cons of staying with my current company
Pros:
-Lots of down time since the facility is completely brand new and slowly building clients (parent company is in the UK, they just opened a new facility in the US)
-Lots of flexibility when it comes to time, at least for now when we're not busy yet i.e., I can work from home when needed, and report a bit late to work is a no issue..
-I'm in the manager position (even though I manage no one).
-I'm the one with most technical experiences and therefore my opinion weights a lot. I also get to contribute a lot in building/training the team.
-I work with only 2 other ladies who I get along great with. All things are done remotely from the parent company..
-My background fits what I do to a T, so everything is so easy, I can do my daily job functions with one eye closed!!
-I'm a point of contacts for our clients, which helps improve my English & social skills .
Cons:
-Low salary
-High cost for insurance + high deductible (expensive insurance plan!)
-I have so much free time at work, it gets boring (and I feel guilty about spending all day on Chaz & facebook) :rofl1:
Now with the company that wants to hire me...
Pros:
-Higher salary
-Lower cost for insurance & better plan
-I get to go back to working in a "normal" working environment/setting with 200 others - I miss the interactions/activities with co-workers.
Cons:
-I'd have to really "work" :rofl1:
-No more flexibility as I'll get busy on my very first day on.
-I'll have to learn to do new things with no prior experiences to draw from. I guess this can be a "pro" as it provides opportunity for learning... I'm just not sure I want to learn now...
I'm so busy at home.. I want to go to work to relax so I don't want to switch.. but on the other hand, the only reason I'm working is to provide for my family.. and I can do that better if I do switch..
What would you do?
So, I went to interview with this company twice, the 1st time didn't get the job because I didn't want to start when they wanted me to (too soon after I had the baby). The 2nd time because they deemed I was over qualified... so about a month later, I got a job with the company right next door to it (the two are partners). Now a higher position become available and they want to offer it to me.
So here are the pros and cons of staying with my current company
Pros:
-Lots of down time since the facility is completely brand new and slowly building clients (parent company is in the UK, they just opened a new facility in the US)
-Lots of flexibility when it comes to time, at least for now when we're not busy yet i.e., I can work from home when needed, and report a bit late to work is a no issue..
-I'm in the manager position (even though I manage no one).
-I'm the one with most technical experiences and therefore my opinion weights a lot. I also get to contribute a lot in building/training the team.
-I work with only 2 other ladies who I get along great with. All things are done remotely from the parent company..
-My background fits what I do to a T, so everything is so easy, I can do my daily job functions with one eye closed!!
-I'm a point of contacts for our clients, which helps improve my English & social skills .
Cons:
-Low salary
-High cost for insurance + high deductible (expensive insurance plan!)
-I have so much free time at work, it gets boring (and I feel guilty about spending all day on Chaz & facebook) :rofl1:
Now with the company that wants to hire me...
Pros:
-Higher salary
-Lower cost for insurance & better plan
-I get to go back to working in a "normal" working environment/setting with 200 others - I miss the interactions/activities with co-workers.
Cons:
-I'd have to really "work" :rofl1:
-No more flexibility as I'll get busy on my very first day on.
-I'll have to learn to do new things with no prior experiences to draw from. I guess this can be a "pro" as it provides opportunity for learning... I'm just not sure I want to learn now...
I'm so busy at home.. I want to go to work to relax so I don't want to switch.. but on the other hand, the only reason I'm working is to provide for my family.. and I can do that better if I do switch..
What would you do?
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