| Topic Name: |
Big career change or stay? |
| Message Name: |
RE: career change |
| Date Posted: |
03/11/2006 |
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BACKGROUND:
I've been quickly working my way up in one of the most respected businesses -- according to Fortune. Beginning last July, top managers began to leave with no back fills... there was a big lack of focus in the org. Concerned about our org and my job, I started looking.
In Oct, a local large company (totally different market) started talking to me about bringing me in. They want to find/make a job for me.
NOW:
I've since been promoted in my current biz and things have calmed down a little, BUT the other company is still trying to bring me in. They've offered a very interesting high impact job, highly increased salary.
The $$ is important since I feel like I'm highly underpaid but requests for increases in my current company have been unfruitful.
What should I do? |
| Message: |
You have two different issues here. First is whether you are happy at your current employer, both in the challenges they're providing and in compensation (we would all like to make more but also be reasonable in your expectations, check salary.com to see your position's market value). If the answer is no, then you need to think about what you want for your next career move. Second issue is whether you want to move to the company that is currently pursuing you. Flattering yes, but you shouldn't accept an offer just because it's made. If it turns out that you do want to leave and this is a good career move, then do some research on what others are offering as well. This way when you do move, the comparison is not with your current employer but with the competitors of your future employer b/c once you move that will be your new benchmark.
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