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[blackmsport]

I've been in this job for about 10 months, it's kind of lazy job and I am too senior for this role

I had an offer for another challenging role for 20% more ($)

I am a bit confused.... I feel very comfortable here and I'm not sure if I am up to another challenge

My question for yout thoughts... what would you do ????

Current Role : Database Marketing Manager for a Not for Profit organisation

Offer : database Marketing consultant for Aust Largest Retailer

[hunz]

work with the people you like best.

more $ = ^ stress

[z32turbo]

If you're used to the fast paced work style then getting back into it won't take much time at all. If you prefer the laid back approach better to stay where you are. More money can mean more problems just depends if your truly bored or happy.

[brkanand]

I have a gut feeling despite being lazy, you still love the present job. Stick with it is what I say!

[Dr.Brian]

I could bump my income by as much as 50% if I wanted to work my backside off every day (and move). I like getting out around 3 most days. I also work with people that I like and trust. That's pure gold.

[blackmsport]

Oh man... I am more confused

[hunz]

If you need/want the extra $$ - go for it. But = higher risk, (as you have not worked with them?) and they may want blood (your life, in dedicated long hours and pressure) for the higher pay.

If you don't - stay where you are. Sounds you are happy and have it good.

Clearer for ya?

[blackmsport]

hmmmmm.... Money or Comfy ???

[hunz]

more or less, yes.

[oneillba]

What will you loose in family time/life if you take the new position?

[eric23]

If you are happy where you are, I would stay there!

[johnbeth]

I hope this helps, I was working in Sydney 60 Hours a week, travelling 2.5 hours a day to get to work and back and worked nearly 10 hour days while managing a team of 5 people.

I moved to Perth, income dropped by 25%, I get to work within 15 minutes door to door, work the most 37 hours a week and not managing any people.

Is money worth the headache?? Nope...

I found a life in Perth as I have gained 33 hours a week to myself all of a sudden.

You will need to think about this, is the extra cash paying for the extra work you will have to do for it and all the headaches to go with it, worth it???


John

[blackmsport]

here is the situation

1. where I am ...
- Job is too easy
- Pay is OK
- Stability : NO.... I am in the team of 18, I am one of the four managers in the team, in 10 months I saw 7 resignations
- Easy hours but very little prospect... hence people move to find better grass

2. Future job :
- In hawthorn, 10 min drive from home
- Hours : unkown
- Growth : definitely... Aust largest retailer who is getting into financial services
- Stress : possibly more
- enjoyment : unknown

I am 50:50

[dalip]

I have always looked for a challenge in/through my work - it's not been about $$$ - I would have done something that was about the money if it was. Do what's going to stimulate you - if you are describing what you're doing now in the way you are - well - up to you but I hate being bored and having things too easy....That doesn't mean I want to tip the scale the other way. There has to be a balance.

[hunz]

Originally Posted by blackmsport

here is the situation

1. where I am ...
- Job is too easy
- Pay is OK
- Stability : NO.... I am in the team of 18, I am one of the four managers in the team, in 10 months I saw 7 resignations
- Easy hours but very little prospect... hence people move to find better grass

2. Future job :
- In hawthorn, 10 min drive from home
- Hours : unkown
- Growth : definitely... Aust largest retailer who is getting into financial services
- Stress : possibly more
- enjoyment : unknown

I am 50:50

why didn't you post these details at the start? LOL

now we know the details - its known vs the unknown, pick your comfort level & risk and decide.

[sherwin]

How much energy do you have left? I have seen cases where people just sit around waiting for the pension (not saying you are, but you get the idea!)

Honestly, if you are good at what you do, go for the job with the challenge. I dont think you will regret it. *IMO*

[gmh1013]

I go for easy....but thats me.
I use to make huge bucks at IBM but the stress and high blood pressure and take tums by the 100's plus I had to take Ambien just to sleep .....it really was not worth it when i look back on it.

[kareemthedream33]

Mo money mo problems. There is nothing wrong with wanting to earn more money, but there are more important things.

If you really like your current job and the people you work with, then it is not worth the risk for an extra 20%. Your daily happiness is significantly more important than a bit of extra money.

[blackmsport]

thank you all

I sleep on it tonight or over a can of beer then make up my mind

[hunz]

i'd have a beer with you in melb, but got an injured leg at present.

just remember to prioritise. This will help you decide.

for me my priorities are:

- health
- happiness
- relationships
- people i work with
- job satisfaction
- income

[blackmsport]

I am contacting some poeple I know who currently work for them to see what work and culture like

I should know by tonight then decide... in the meantime I told recruiter verbally yes subject to seeing the terms and conditions

[chazha]

more $$$ = more Rolex

[blackmsport]

Originally Posted by chazha

more $$$ = more Rolex

very true

we keep the passion alive

[johnswatch]

I would take the job.

If you're even thinking about it now you will almost certainly regret it a year or two later when you're still in the same job and still bored.

Boredom is corrosive - it will slowly eat away at what remaining job satisfaction you have.

[colpol]

How about stay where you are for now but keep on looking for something that really jumps out at you \ you really want.

I think a lot of it can depend on age, drive, ambition, forward planning, etc. The drive\ energy we have in our 20's when we work hard, play hard - we don't necessarily have in our 40's/ 50's or simply don't want to have that lifestyle anymore

In my 20's/ 30's - I was a money mercenary. If there was extra hours to work\ a weekend\ a bank holiday - I had my hand up. Got me to a place that when I decided I wanted to take my foot off the gas - I was in a position to do so. For me - my 40th. Resigned from my job of 16 years. At the moment - I earn far less than I did back then, work as part of a team now rather than managing it, less pressure, etc. I used to have to get up some days & drive 3 hours to another office (6 hour round trip) or be on a 7am flight out & a 6pm flight home - now I work 10 min's from home with no travel. If I hadn't put if that time though when younger - might not have been in position to do what I do now (I'm 45)

Let us know how you decide

[watchf]

If you are employed by the Not for profit as an employee instead of as a contractor then I would say definitely go for the new job. Depending on what sort of Not for profit you are currently working for in my experience most are always quite far behind private or even governmental department in most if not all aspect unless its those internationally recognised type like WHO/Unicef etc.

[TopNotchChach]

get that money playboy!

It won't be too stressful if you are a master of what you do.

[Welshwatchman]

The new job sounds like a better future for you.

[Jagatai]

Keep us posted!

[DiamondJack]

The way I look at it... is work is work....

Q1) Would you do it if you didn't have to?

Answer - In most cases NO..... therefore financial reward and job satisfaction are key components.

Q2) Do you enjoy the company of the people you work with?

Answer - Hopefully yes. I read an article that said some people have more in common with the carpet they collectively walk on than the people they work with...... If No get the hell out of there.....

Q3) Are you good at what you do?

Answer - If the honest soul searching answer is yes and you can face a new challenge then definitely move.....

Life is too short to be doing something you could do better and with more reward somewhere else......