What the hell did I do? A couple of posts ago I was talking about my job and money. I reached a point where I know I deserve more. As cocky as it might sound (and by now you should already know that I have a fucking huge ego) I deserve a better title and/or a better pay. I can live without the title, but the money is something that needs to happen. I haven't been looking for a new job, because of my line of work I have permanent communication with a lot of external companies, so I'm fortunate enough to know a lot of people. Because of the quality of my work I know people respect me as much as to send me job offers.
I honestly don't want to leave. I like it here, I've been with the company for 5 years and overall it is an awesome place to work. I've learn A LOT, I've been lucky enough to meet the best of the best in the WORLD from all aspects of this industry and I made tons of friends. All the stress, long hours and BS are totally worth it. However, I need to make a move to reach what I want. NYC is fucking expensive, it is CRAZY expensive and I'm not living as comfortable as I would like to. For the past 2 years I literally transformed piece by piece the area that I'm managing, and I think it is time for me to be recognized for that. I was searching monster.com or hotjobs.com and I found a company looking for somebody to do exactly what I've been doing. The title is better and I have no idea about the money. I updated my resume in 20 minutes and hit "send".
I didn't think about it until this morning. What if the pay is way more, what if they offer me what I want? I know I'm perfect for that job, I know there is nobody out there that can do it better than me. And as much as I don't want to leave it would be retarded for me to turn it down. Crap!
I'm so drinking tonight! anybody wants to join in?
I honestly don't want to leave. I like it here, I've been with the company for 5 years and overall it is an awesome place to work. I've learn A LOT, I've been lucky enough to meet the best of the best in the WORLD from all aspects of this industry and I made tons of friends. All the stress, long hours and BS are totally worth it. However, I need to make a move to reach what I want. NYC is fucking expensive, it is CRAZY expensive and I'm not living as comfortable as I would like to. For the past 2 years I literally transformed piece by piece the area that I'm managing, and I think it is time for me to be recognized for that. I was searching monster.com or hotjobs.com and I found a company looking for somebody to do exactly what I've been doing. The title is better and I have no idea about the money. I updated my resume in 20 minutes and hit "send".
I didn't think about it until this morning. What if the pay is way more, what if they offer me what I want? I know I'm perfect for that job, I know there is nobody out there that can do it better than me. And as much as I don't want to leave it would be retarded for me to turn it down. Crap!
I'm so drinking tonight! anybody wants to join in?
posted by El Cuervo at 7:29 AM
6 Comments:
I went through this same thing about a month ago. In the end I didn't take the new job because they seemed kind of flaky and I work for a very stable huge corporation. It wasn't right. But I'm still always on the look out for a new job with better money. I love where I work but I deserve more. I've paid my dues and I feel like I'm sitting still. I'm good at what I do and will eventually move on. Until then, I'm happy where I'm at.
I would love to join you for drinks... I'll do it from up here in Boston.
Sometimes the very best things happen by accident. Trust your instincts.
Oh I did join you. My hangover testifies for it now. I understand not wanting to leave. Perhaps if they offer, you can ask your company to match it and get the best of both worlds.
I've been there.
You know what you want... but then you get offered it and what if it's not really what you wanted all along?
Best wishes!
The fact that you were kind of looking, even if it wasn't a whole-hearted search, for another job should tell you that you're not satisfied where you are. If you have such loyalty for the company you're with now, then before accepting a new job give them a chance to match or beat the offer, but don't pass up a great opportunity in favor of a company that doesn't recognize your hard work!
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