Off topic---how does one decide about job offers?
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2010 1:29 pm
We need help making a decision about a job opportunity. My husband works for a large nonprofit environmental org. He is very dedicated, works long hours, travels a lot. He was offered another job with a for-profit company. The new job is related to the environmental work. The new job pays about 30% more with potential for large bonuses (up to 40% salary), share in the company, and would permit him to telecommute (so we would not have to move if we don't want to). The old job countered with a promotion and more responsibilites but also more leadership.
The new job has much more volatility, he knows a lot less about it, it has less longterm stability . The old job has stability, but with the promotion a lot more will be expected of him. I think the stress with the new job would be less, except for the stress of it not being dependable in the longterm. That alone might be stressful? With his current job, we know they respect him and it is such a huge org, we know they arent going anywhere. He will have a job as long as he wants it there, assuming the economy doesn't totally tank. He has made it through many staff cuts there.
With the old employer, I imagine it will be even more hours to get the job done well. With the new employer, we are told by others who work there that they work about a 7 hour day. But they told him, as long as you get the job done, that is your business. So I feel like it is vague. ANd there are only about 5 people in this new company, so there is not a lot of homework we can do to find out what it will REALLY be like. We don't know if they are telling us all sorts of sweet things to get us there, or if these things are truly the way it will be.
He has worked for the 'old' employer for 7 years. He is a very dedicated and loyal employee. And while he has been underpaid there, he has made it clear that that is not going to work anymore and the employer was willing to give him a large promotion and raise to keep him. Overall, he likes his work though it is demanding and will get more so since the promotion involves supervising a lot more people and heading up 3 of their main programs. However, with the promotion comes the need to move to their main office, about 1.5 hours away. So even if he keeps with the current employer, we will be moving in the next 6 months or so.
He also has several other potential positions being offered to him, so I sort of think that if the new job doesn't pan out, he will have these other options waiting on the horizon. Apparently, he is in a good niche and very well respected in his field of work.
One has more risk, but the potential for a lot of new doors opening and potential for a lot more money (which will help for college!). Both of us went into the environmental career fields, it isnt like we are gold-diggers, never expected to strike it rich. But of course it is appealing with 3 children to educate and care for.
How do you make these sorts of decisions?
Any thoughts? Considerations? Answers?
If you have no advice, perhaps you would pray for us that God would give us clarity on which route to take. Thanks!
The new job has much more volatility, he knows a lot less about it, it has less longterm stability . The old job has stability, but with the promotion a lot more will be expected of him. I think the stress with the new job would be less, except for the stress of it not being dependable in the longterm. That alone might be stressful? With his current job, we know they respect him and it is such a huge org, we know they arent going anywhere. He will have a job as long as he wants it there, assuming the economy doesn't totally tank. He has made it through many staff cuts there.
With the old employer, I imagine it will be even more hours to get the job done well. With the new employer, we are told by others who work there that they work about a 7 hour day. But they told him, as long as you get the job done, that is your business. So I feel like it is vague. ANd there are only about 5 people in this new company, so there is not a lot of homework we can do to find out what it will REALLY be like. We don't know if they are telling us all sorts of sweet things to get us there, or if these things are truly the way it will be.
He has worked for the 'old' employer for 7 years. He is a very dedicated and loyal employee. And while he has been underpaid there, he has made it clear that that is not going to work anymore and the employer was willing to give him a large promotion and raise to keep him. Overall, he likes his work though it is demanding and will get more so since the promotion involves supervising a lot more people and heading up 3 of their main programs. However, with the promotion comes the need to move to their main office, about 1.5 hours away. So even if he keeps with the current employer, we will be moving in the next 6 months or so.
He also has several other potential positions being offered to him, so I sort of think that if the new job doesn't pan out, he will have these other options waiting on the horizon. Apparently, he is in a good niche and very well respected in his field of work.
One has more risk, but the potential for a lot of new doors opening and potential for a lot more money (which will help for college!). Both of us went into the environmental career fields, it isnt like we are gold-diggers, never expected to strike it rich. But of course it is appealing with 3 children to educate and care for.
How do you make these sorts of decisions?
Any thoughts? Considerations? Answers?
If you have no advice, perhaps you would pray for us that God would give us clarity on which route to take. Thanks!
Don't make a move until you feel God's leading. We have been down a similar road (um...many times). Patiently wait on the Lord, He WILL reveal his plan for your family!