Post # 1
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Helper bee
I was recently offered a new job position. However, I am conflicted if I want to take it or not. I love my current job but there is no room for advancement, we do not get promotions or raises, and I have learned all I can. But the office is small and we are all like a close-knit family. My boss and I are especially close. It is only her and I in our department and she is like a mother to me. Leaving her would hurt the most.
I was looking for a new job to feel challenged and in more of a professional enviornment. There would not be much of a learning curve.
The new job has it’s pros also.
It will pay 10k more (and its an internship position with a chance to be full-time in two years, or before if a spot opens up). State benefits. Room for promotions and growth. Only three blocks from my current job. It’s full-time but I can choose my own hours. Since it is a graduate internship they will understand my need to study for exams and do papers.
Cons would be that it is a large company and obviously I’d be leaving my work family. I also recently was diagnosed with epilepsy and don’t know if the stress of changing jobs would be too much for me.
Post # 2
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Buzzing bee
- Wedding: October 2015 - Ruby Princess
No brainer if you’re thinking strategically (brain). Your heart will keep you stuck. You seem young, take the opportunity to advance and SAVE MONEY! Believe me, you’ll be 40 before you know it looking back thinking I should have saved more, sooner.
Post # 3
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Bumble bee
Absolutely take the new job. It will be worth the change!
Post # 4
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Busy bee
Sounds like a great opportunity! Take it!
Post # 5
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660 posts
Busy bee
You definitely need to take the new position. As you mentioned, there is no room to grow where you’re currently working. Your boss and coworkers will understand and if they are truly your friends, they will want the best for you.
Post # 6
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Honey Beekeeper
You don’t stay at a job because you like the people when there are no other benefits to it. Take the new job. This is literally a no-brainer.
Post # 7
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Blushing bee
Take the new job. Your post lays out the pros and cons, and you can see there are definitely more pros with the new company. You can always schedule lunches or times to meet up with your old coworkers. Do what’s best for you and your career.
Post # 8
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403 posts
Helper bee
Thank you ladies. I think logically I know I need to take it, but I don’t do well with change. I go over every “what if” possible.
Post # 9
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403 posts
Helper bee
Thank you bees for voting and leaving feedback. I accepted the new position. I asked to begin at the end of the year to allow me to do Christmas one last time with my current office. I’m nervous and excited and scared all at once!
Post # 10
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Helper bee
Ill go against the grain here and say stay at your current job. There’s more to life than money and if you get on well at your job you should appreciate it. How many complaints do we have on here about horrible coworkers? It’s the people you work with that make your job enjoyable.
Post # 11
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Bee Keeper
LittleButtons : Take the new job. As someone who loves my work family, they change. And have changed yearly. I’ve been looking for a new job for a while. The people I started with? They’ve changed at least four times. All various positions.
Post # 12
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Busy bee
Congrats on the new position! You made the right choice. It’s always harder to make that jump and leave a place you’re comfortable, but in the long run it’s best for personal and career development. Good luck!
Post # 13
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Bee Keeper
Change is scary. But this seems like it would be a good change. Once you get over the hump, you’ll be fine.
Post # 14
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Helper bee
Thank you everyone for the encouragement and advice!
Post # 15
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Bumble bee
Take the new job! Even if the money was the same the growth is not at your current role.
I would continue to have a mentor/mentee relationship with your boss, strong work relationships can grow beyond working with someone.