My latest job decision saga.

[TR Custom Parts]

About 18 months ago I posted about possibly leaving my present job for a new position in the same field. I work as a Director Of Environmental Services in a skilled nursing home.

Decided not to take the last job because the building was run down and the money was less.

Well, here I go again. Was offered another job in a nursing home in a very nice town vs the inner city where I am now. Money is just a grand less a year than I am making now and the health care benefits cost a bit more.

The commute will be about 6 miles longer each way but all back rounds without any traffic jams like I have now.

I am AWFUL at making decisions like this. I am secure in my job now it just gets real frustrating at times. (like all jobs) I have been here 14 years and get 40 paid days off a year. I would lose 11 days going to the new job.

New job I would have to work a weekend every 9 weeks which I am not crazy about either.

What do you guys think? Stay I stay or should I go?

 

[GN SBS]

How do you value your free time? You cut your vacation time by > 25 % (not counting the weekend work), which is a lot less time to enjoy your hobbies and/or family. I'd gladly pay for the ability to move from 4 to 6 weeks vacation and wouldn't discount the loss.

One thing you didn't mention are opportunities for advancement-- I'd assume since you're in a director position that it is more or less the top of the food chain for your set of skills, but it is also something to think about.

Know anyone at the new place? Are the employees and directors there good to work with?

What is it exactly about your current place that has you looking and considering a pay and vacation cut elsewhere? I'd try to make sure that the new place has what you're searching for and then think about the trade-off in salary and vacation.

-Scott

 

[OneQuikV6]

Doesn't sound like there are any positives about making the change.

 

[TR Custom Parts]

Don't know anyone at the new place and there really isn't any chance of advancement as yes, I am pretty much at the top of the food chain for my position.

The main positives is not dealing with the inner city folk any more and no union employees. It is just a nicer environment but that doesn't pay the bills.

Being 48, I just fear having to prove myself all over again but then I look at my surroundings here and wonder why I stay.

I have quite a network of advice in the industry as well as you guys. I talked to a former VP of the company and she said she wouldn't work for that company again if it was the last one on earth! But that might be sour grapes.

 

[TR Custom Parts]

Just called and turned it down. If I ever post about how my job sucks and was thinking of leaving just shoot me.

They didn't try and offer me more money or anything else to entice me. Oh well.

 

[AZ Vic]

The grass is always greener...

Don't let the little stuff get to ya so much.

Easy for me to say huh?

I would try to focus more on your side stuff, expand the things you like to do.

Vic

 

[FlyinGN]

I think you made the right decision Mark..

 

[TR Custom Parts]

Originally posted by AZ Vic


I would try to focus more on your side stuff, expand the things you like to do.

Vic

I'm trying! But where did all my customers go? Think it might be time to get into another market.

 

[NJTurbo]

I work about 1hr from my house in the city. Yes it is high pressure and can be very stressful at times, however the money is great and it lets me appreciate were I live and my family that much more.

I say sit tight, you know what you have. Less money more travel time, forget it. You would be surprised Mark, You would leave and miss the things you today hate, weird but that is how I have always seemed it worked. There is a bum on the corner on the way home, in rain, snow, all the time. When I was on vacation, I actually thought of him and how lucky I was to be sitting on a Island eating and drinking and this guy is worrying about were his next meal may come from. Not a site most people would want to see, however it wakes you up seeing and dealing with these types of people daily.

 

[kgouldsk]

One thing to consider when presented with opportunities like this: counter offer. If you really want those extra vacation days, tell them that the position is very interesting to you but in order to make it a "go" decision for you, that's what you need. You can't wait to be offered what you want on a silver platter. It's amazing how much you can get just by asking for it. Don't be afraid to apply a little bit of pressure as well, particularly at the level of seniority you have. Show confidence. You got where you are because of ability. Go in, be confident, reinforce what makes you the right person for this job, and then give them that little push that if they get it rubber stamped will get both of you what you want. Them: the man for the job. You: a better job, and not having to lose one of the most important things you have now.

Just my $.02 x .775 us/can = 1.55 US cents.

 

[John Larkin]

What are you unhappy with where you are now? Contemplating two resignations in 18 months means something. I actually went through with it 4 years ago but got lucky on the 2nd one. I'm stayin right here....