Changing Jobs?

[Meaux]

I took a job at the office I work for now, leaving a retail job that I hated. I started out making $.50 less than I was at the bookstore. However, I knew that I would have more opportunity to move up at the office job. So, it was a good thing to leave my old job. My dad always used to tell me that I should never love a job so much that I wouldn't leave it for a new and better opportunity. He was a wise man.

[Mr. Bloom]

Cyclechick...have you made a decision?

[CycleChic06]

Sorry I haven't been able to respond yet...everyone has given me some really good tips and insight. I turned down the original offer, it was a 20% paycut, and just competely unrealistic to me. I was open and honest and said I just can't afford to take the job at that base salary. Even though I was being offered bonuses here and there, it's the monthly salary that's going to pay the bills. I told them the minimum that I would take, which is still a slight pay cut, but I think it's managable, and they came back to me and offered me that.

They called me today with that offer saying they really want me for the job and I told them I need to think about it and will get back to them on Monday. It's a really big decision now, but I think I could handle the paycut and the job would be a really interesting career path and I'm excited to start working at this new company and moving down this new path. I just need to take a good hard look at my finances and make sure it's definitely a move I could take.

Thank you all for your advice and support, it's really interesting to hear all of your individual stories and very helpful. I'll let you all know what I decide!

[sbctwin]

Also remember, bonuses are just that, bonuses...there are no guarantees that they will be there. It is wise that you are looking at this realistically and considering it from all angles. I have taken pay cuts many times and they have worked out for me except my last job were I was laid off. I then had to find work and was lucky to find something at less than half what I use to make. For some reason, I think the economy these days is "scary". Good for you for taking the weekend to consider your options...it is nice to have options....

[CycleChic06]

Well ladies (and gentleman), I took the job. It ended up being a slight paycut and I'm going to have to figure out how to pay for my masters. But this job was just too good of an oppurtunity to pass up. I'm not giving my two weeks notice until I get back from India in the begining of March. I just have to keep my mouth shut for the next week until I leave. I'm so excited about this new venture, but also a little sad to leave my old job. The people there are just so great, its the only reason I've stayed in the job as long as I have. But sometimes you need to go it alone, so it's time for me to leave.

Thank you all again for all your support and advice!

[Pax]

Congratulations CycleChic! Those who take risks reap the greatest rewards...I wish you all the best.

[LBTC]

Yahoo! Way to go CycleChic!

You've got to not tell anyone for a whole week??? Yeesh, I barely made it the three hours I was asked to wait when I go this job! If you feel like you want to tell somebody....just go on about how cool it all is, just post again, k??

Hugs and butterflies!
~T~

[Mr. Bloom]

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