Employment Question

I hope no one minds me using this for personal reasons but I have a question I thought I would throw out to the group. I will try to add as much detail as possible. My company just had a massive layoff, letting more than 200 people go. I have worked for the organization since my graduation and enjoy it. I have been promoted four times, reaching the status of Training Specialist. I make more than I should. I know. but I have enjoyed being able to take care of my family. After the recent layoffs, I have felt very uncomfortable at work. I do not like the instability and have started to send out a couple of resumes. I got a call from a very large company about a Recruiting Specialist position. This would be in the field of HR and I would be working for a large, around 90,000 employees, company that offers incredible benefits. The downside would be a decrease in pay around $15,000 - $20,000 and I would have to relocate. I knew when I got my last promotion that if I was to ever leave my organization I would have to take a drop in pay. I’m only 26 and should not be making as much as I do. Putting that aside. The job is in a good location working for a good company that is stable so that makes me feel better. The growth potential is also something I am looking hard at. In the new position I would be able to grow throughout my career. My organization today is small and I have reached the highest level of training I can. I know I would have no problem selling my house and moving. On the other side, we are settled, like the area, and I am one of the 12 people they still have on board. Should I take the opportunity while I have it? I don’t want to turn something down only to find out in two weeks that I no longer have a job. On the other hand, I would hate to walk away from something that was so good to me at one point in time. What would you do?

Congrats on having an interesting opportunity to consider!

Have you tried the old "upside, downside" approach? Simple, yet effective... take a piece of paper. Draw a line down the middle. At the top of the page, write "new job opportunity". On one side, brainstorm every possible positive about taking the new job, on the other, write the negative aspects. It helps you visualize the good versus the not-so-good and decide how to weigh each factor.

One thing I'd ask myself in your shoes - do I want to completely change roles? Am I no longer interested in training? Recruiting is heavy on phone time and sales - is that something I want to do?

Good luck! Please let us know how things turn out!

P.S. Forgot to add that you should do this with your family (or at least your spouse). I know you listed a lot of pros and cons in your post, but listing them out side by side and having your family in on it can help a lot.

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Colleague,

Where do you wish to be in 5/10 years.
Perhaps you have answered that question already?

Off the Orchid room

Nero

Here are my immediate thoughts on what I would do if I were you:

1. I'd stay in my current position.
2. I'd keep looking for other opportunities.

Why? First and foremost, remember that job security is an illusion. Granted, you know your current employer has hit a rough patch, but you've survived the most drastic cuts, which says something about your value to the organization. There are no guarantees at either company. Who knows, you might change companies and find yourself in the same boat a year from now.

Secondly, $15-$20,000 is a lot of money. Don't feel like you deserve a cut in pay because you're young and earning a good living.

Finally, add in the relocation aspect and my decision is made. I've relocated several times and had great experiences, but that's because I was totally excited about the opportunities, both for the experience and the money. Moving is a big deal and you need to be very excited about the opportunity if you want it to work.

That's all from me. Good luck in whatever you decide to do.

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What would you do?

Justin

Having done both at various stages, I wouldn't leave a good training job for a recruiting role.

Regards

Scott G. Welch