Expendable?
If you've been reading this blog for any amount of time you know that I'm looking for another job. My current boss, whom I frequently refer to as The Dark Lord, has been increasingly difficult. I've been employed by him for a long time (10+ years) and in fact hold a senior leadership position. During the course of time I've seen the focus and priorities change in a negative way. I'm happy to say that I haven't changed with it and that's a part of why I feel like I'm on the outside looking in even though I'm part of "the family".
I'm happy to report that today I received a job offer. It's in a slightly different career field but it's something I've always wanted to do and something that I'll be good at doing. Unfortunately, they didn't offer as much money as I'd like. The difference between what I'm making now and what they're offering is about $10,000.
As a result, I'm grappling with some decisions. To wit: Is this a lowball offer that I should seek to negotiate up? Or as the FNG is this just the price of switching careers and starting at a different spot in the company? Or...should I continue looking?
There really isn't any consideration to just staying put. I can live on what the potential new job is offering so I can leave either way but I don't want to live on dramatically less pay than necessary. I'm ready to leave the Dark Lord and His Kingdom once and for all. I'm glad to get an offer...but why does life have to be so complicated?
Even with all of the complications, it's nice to know that for once my boss is expendable and it's not just me. I'll be firing him soon and moving on to greener (hopefully) pastures.
I'm happy to report that today I received a job offer. It's in a slightly different career field but it's something I've always wanted to do and something that I'll be good at doing. Unfortunately, they didn't offer as much money as I'd like. The difference between what I'm making now and what they're offering is about $10,000.
As a result, I'm grappling with some decisions. To wit: Is this a lowball offer that I should seek to negotiate up? Or as the FNG is this just the price of switching careers and starting at a different spot in the company? Or...should I continue looking?
There really isn't any consideration to just staying put. I can live on what the potential new job is offering so I can leave either way but I don't want to live on dramatically less pay than necessary. I'm ready to leave the Dark Lord and His Kingdom once and for all. I'm glad to get an offer...but why does life have to be so complicated?
Even with all of the complications, it's nice to know that for once my boss is expendable and it's not just me. I'll be firing him soon and moving on to greener (hopefully) pastures.
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