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I tend to agree with this.
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I'm edging with I'm generally a man of my word and I've excepted the new job so that choice is made, and I'd feel a bit stupid after making it fairly public about my choice to leave then going back on it. I think it's partly just fear of the unknown. I think in my head I know I'm onto a good number where I am now, but know it's not testing me and making best use if my potential.
Are you Liam Bridcutt?
The Bun Elephant
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I myself would rather be PAYE instead of self employed at the moment, although no job can give 100% security at least with PAYE you have some comfort
If your boss is will to pay you a bit more and you have 10 years service I would stay put.... The grass may not be greener and all that jazz
If your boss is will to pay you a bit more and you have 10 years service I would stay put.... The grass may not be greener and all that jazz
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Always be careful with the notion the grass is greener on the either side and also remember moving to another company may mean you have to prove your value all over again.
No company is perfect and they all have their bad parts, I have been offered numerous jobs recently via Linked In and being contacted by HR recruitment companies (especially as there will be an upturn) and turned them down as although fabulous pay not always the right move or comparable over all.
Strangely I did actually apply for one job I really felt I could do very well and spectacularly failed not even getting an interview so perhaps that tells me something.
No company is perfect and they all have their bad parts, I have been offered numerous jobs recently via Linked In and being contacted by HR recruitment companies (especially as there will be an upturn) and turned them down as although fabulous pay not always the right move or comparable over all.
Strangely I did actually apply for one job I really felt I could do very well and spectacularly failed not even getting an interview so perhaps that tells me something.
I spent 9 years at my first employer and could have left on two occasions but each time I was offered more money to stay (more than I would have got at the other jobs) and having spoken to friends at the time I stayed (would have been a career change as well). I opted to stay and with the benefit of hindsight regretted it.
It's your decision but my advice would be to go for it unless you have heard bad things about the new company?
It's your decision but my advice would be to go for it unless you have heard bad things about the new company?
symyjym
Banned
Sometimes it is better the devil you know.
What are your main concerns? And does your family think it's good to move on?
If it feels that stressful weighing up the choices and you are unsure it must be for a good reason.
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Deleted member 18477
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This. Pros and cons to both. Write down the pros and cons for each job... Which one suits your life better?
P.s. Do not flip a coin to decide.
HastingsSeagull
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Quit Millwall and come play for us Mr Trotter
(if not got the right guy, then I'd still go for it but that's just me, would always be wondering otherwise)
(if not got the right guy, then I'd still go for it but that's just me, would always be wondering otherwise)
Bevendean Hillbilly
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Ignore this advice. Make your decision after reading your stars in the Sun.
This seems to be how my other half rolls.
Goldstone Rapper
Rediffusion PlayerofYear
Or read a web page of quotes all about risk and see which catch your eye! Works every time.
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/risk.html
If money was your major reason for leaving, you should stay now that you have got the offer of more to stay. If career advancement was the reason, you should probably go. With a family, stability should be paramount now that you have been offered more to stay - unless there are other more pressing reasons (doesn't sound like it), then you should stay. Stable job with no stress and reasonable hours with fair remuneration is worth more than worry. Just make sure you make it clear you want to progress (in terms of role and salary) where you are.
The grass is rarely as green as you think.
The grass is rarely as green as you think.
Nothing stays the same.
On three occasions, I have elected to stay in a current job/role rather than take an oportunity... and while it's impossible to KNOW, I believe it was the wrong choce on all three occasions, as things changed for the worse in my safe niche soon after, and spent some of my unhappiest times stuck in a place it was difficult to extract myself from.
There are no garuntees in life.
Make the most of the oppoortunities that come your way.
On three occasions, I have elected to stay in a current job/role rather than take an oportunity... and while it's impossible to KNOW, I believe it was the wrong choce on all three occasions, as things changed for the worse in my safe niche soon after, and spent some of my unhappiest times stuck in a place it was difficult to extract myself from.
There are no garuntees in life.
Make the most of the oppoortunities that come your way.
Isn't it strange how you somehow become more appreciated, and offered more money when you are about to leave.
If you were truly happy in your current job, and with the pay rise, then you would not be considering leaving.
Obviously this new firm wanted you otherwise they would not have contacted you.
If you were truly happy in your current job, and with the pay rise, then you would not be considering leaving.
Obviously this new firm wanted you otherwise they would not have contacted you.
Chicken Runner61
We stand where we want!
- May 20, 2007
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They reckon it only takes 2 months for someone who has got a pay rise to believe that they are due another rise.
Only you can decide. I have always taken chances with jobs some worked out some didn't but at least I know I have tried and got to work in other countries in some interesting places BUT have found myself out of work a couple of times. The only advice I would give you in your career " always leave on good terms building up a good reputation and your network will increase and the phone will ring more often with opportunities"
I look back at some of the lads I went to school with and some are still working in the same jobs they had when they left school and at mid 50s I'm glad that I moved around.
Noldi
I look back at some of the lads I went to school with and some are still working in the same jobs they had when they left school and at mid 50s I'm glad that I moved around.
Noldi
Tricky Dicky
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If you enjoy the job you're in, then stick with it - you don't know what you might be moving into. However, you have to decide whether it's just nerves about moving on after 10 years at one place. If the new opportunity genuinely excites you, then go for it.
There's little extra security in PAYE right now - they can make you redundant in around two weeks if they want. I've learnt that from bitter experience and am currently going through the process ... again !
@LockStock - you mention you've been with this company for 10 years and since school. I'd suggest most of your nerves are because you are not used to job hopping. Personally I'd give the new job a go just as long as it suits you financial and career goals. You'll always wonder "what if" if you don't. Also remember that it can become harder and harder to move to a new company if you stay too long at an employer and become institutionalised.
dougdeep
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Accepted.
Easy 10
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