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[tattooedsiren]

Remember that job interview I went for last week?

I just got the call. I got it.

And now I am freaking out about whether to accept or not. I mean, yes, I really dislike my job, but I'm worried about moving somewhere smaller and any impact it has on my career in the future. Also, I'm waiting for them to email me the official offer, but I'm worried the salary is going to be less than what I'm on now. I live alone in a house I have a mortgage on, so the money thing is important.

*quietly freaks out*

Since it's currently 2.40pm on a Friday and they are going to email the offer in about an hour I asked if I could think about it over the weekend and let them know on Monday, which they said was fine. (Did I ever mention the job is at the centre my mum used to run and the current ceo has known me since I was in primary school? So it's kinda weird to be going through this formal interview process with someone I have known for 20+ years. But at least I can say 'can I think about it' and know that they will be cool about it.)

There are pro's and con's to accepting and there are pro's and con's to staying where I am. I think what it will probably end up boiling down to is the money.

Would be grateful for any words of wisdom you feel you can impart.

Will let you guys know on Monday what happens.

Comments

Welllll...

[empty-ramblings.livejournal.com]

I am always better at talking instead of writing but I am gonna give this a try, since I am sort of in the same situation.
A well liked asst manager left my area and I wanted to go with him (he wanted me too) but I would be in the same position I am in my current area. He knows me and how I work but it would've be a lateral move.
I have a chance to advance if I stay put and we were both sure my manager wouldn't sign off on me leaving. I'm pretty sure I traded fun and new for advancement (and a bigger paycheck). It all sounds good but someone has to leave for me to move up permanently or I have to transfer out to areas unknown.
I'm safe where I am and terrified of change but sometimes you just have to do what scares you and just hope for good but be ready for sucky.
Not sure this helped in any way =)

Re: Welllll...

[tattooedsiren.livejournal.com]

No, I get it. It's that whole pros/cons thing. And yeah, when I left my current job I wanted it to be moving to one at a higher level, since I have been at this job for so long and I wanted the next step to be a step up, and given the pay is pretty much the same it says to me that it's not actually moving up just moving across, so that's a concern too.

I'm the same about not dealing well with change and there is something about being comfortable where you are. But then I think as scary as it is you need change, otherwise you get into a rut, which I'm kinda in now.

Ugh, it's all just too hard LOL.

Re: Welllll...

[empty-ramblings.livejournal.com]

Even if the pay is the same maybe it's just good to have something fresh and new.
Is there a better chance to move up at the new place? They know you so maybe you can work your way up a little easier *wink wink* lol

[caitlen.livejournal.com]

If you don't want it, can I have it??? (have been waiting to hear about an interview from Monday) That is terrific! You've been quietly unhappy at your current job for ages now, and if this job was good enough that you went and got an interview, and if it pays at least what you're getting now if not more, I think you'd be crazy-crae not to take it. :)

[tattooedsiren.livejournal.com]

Did they tell you when they would get back to you? (they told me at the interview they would let me know 'next week' and then called me at 2.30pm Friday, so don't give up hope!) Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Yeah, you're right, I think I'm just scared LOL.

[caitlen.livejournal.com]

Yeah, they said they were wanting to get it sorted by Wednesday (it is now Friday) due to the CEO going overseas on Wednesday. I think they either didn't get it sorted, or they misrepresented the time that they had to decide to themselves and just ran out of time. OR - I didn't get it, and I'll be getting a letter in the mail.

It was such a good interview; they asked for my references/referees straight away AND called them on Tuesday. Then, nothing.

I think we're ALL scared when we consider leaving constant paid work that we know for something new. I know I'm a lot more apprehensive about leaving a job for something else these days.

[tattooedsiren.livejournal.com]

I think most places are pretty unrealistic about timeframes. They called my reference (and only one when they asked for three) on Tuesday but didn't offer me the job til Friday, so if it went as well as it sounds like it did don't give up hope until you know for sure. And let me know what happens. :O)

[littlegirltree.livejournal.com]

Congrats on the job offer!! I think you should go for it, Rachel! If the pay is about the same and you're unhappy in your current job. I'm not a huge fan of change either but when you mentioned that your mum used to run it and you know the CEO, it sounds like a (for the lack of a better word) safechoice and work environment. (if there are no other cons of course) Good luck bb!

[tattooedsiren.livejournal.com]

True, but on the flipside if something goes wrong and it doesn't work out, I am still going to see these people because they are friends with my mum and aunt, so it's not like I can just walk away and never see them again.

Ugh, life is hard man. I don't like being an adult damnit LOL.

[littlegirltree.livejournal.com]

You're right of course. I didn't think of that... What does your gut tell you?

Happy Monday! *cries* It definitely sucks being a grown up sometimes. Have you made a decision yet?

[tattooedsiren.livejournal.com]

I did it. I took the new job and resigned the current one. *is quietly freaking out*

[mrsquizzical.livejournal.com]

if you're unhappy and it's a chance to do something about it, i think that leans very much in the 'pro' column. but i also suck at big changes, so i understand how that still might not be a convincing enough reason. xo

[tattooedsiren.livejournal.com]

I know it's a part of life and all, but why can it be either significantly stacked in either the pro and con column? I swear, for every pro I think of a con and vice versa. Ugh. I hate being an adult LOL.