Do I stay or do I go now for more or less money? (work related question)?
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Quite often people neglect quality of life in favour of their careers. Perhaps as you grow older you begin to appreciate that quality of life equals working conditions and associated salary.  The potential job that you describe would appear to increase you quality of life.  It is also a public sector position. This generally means that while salary may not be as high as the private sector, the associated terms and conditions will be better than a corresponding position in the private sector. As an added bonus this position carries an extra £7000 ........ win, win! I think you would be foolish not to avail of this opportunity.  If it doesn't work out you can easily move on and you will have earned at least, another notch in your CV,
593577
if you are happy where you are right now, if the job you have is rewarding and the work conditions are good and comfortable in general, then do not consider the 100 pound (unless your entire salary is 200 or 300 pounds!!!)\nanyway, if you are not comfortable at your current job, then you may do the SWOT technique (it usually helps in making decisions): you have two options right the moment, you either stay where you are or go back\ntry to write down the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. compare the two options and see which one of them scores less in the weaknesses and the future relevan threats and decide accordingly.\ngood luck
464402
Go get some leads and do some interviewing.  Get yourself two offers for more money then ask your boss if you can set an appointment to meet with him.  Explain that you enjoy working there, that you feel your efforts produce a positive value for the company (provide examples), and that you really don't want to leave, BUT that you have two offers for more money than you are currently making.\n\nIf you're a good employee, valued by the company, he'll make you an offer.  If you're a schmuck and wasting their time, they'll smile and tell you to take the offer.
331372
You should take up the new job offer for your happiness because if you are SATISFIED AT JOB you are likely to be more efficient, prove  your worth to your organisation and then you might be elevated to a better situation within the new company without any delay. Even if you find that there is delay but when time comes after 3 months or so, as you put it, then you are likely to win laurels and get a better raise for you to enjoy along with your work. Best of luck, anyways. abnash25@yahoo.com
95887
If you will stay for several years it usually makes sense. \n\nFind the difference in payments with the two rates and then plug into a financial caluculator. What you are looking for is it worth it to invest say $1500 for a point ($150,000 loan) to reduce the payment by say $50 a month.\n\nIf you can then see that the longer you keep it the more $50 bills you get. If you were going to be there 30 years, then is it worth getting $18,000 return for the $1500 investment? YES!\n\nIf you move out in three years is it worth getting $1800 for the $1500 investment? Maybe, but probably not as the rate of return is just a teency bit over 6%. \n\nThis is why there is no set correct answer, as you need to figure out how likely it is you will stay long enough to figure out if the particular interest rate returned is worth it.
317185
Tell your boss  to either raise the pay more and pay the price everyday or you quit. Most likely he won't like to lose you. Otherwise, the only problem is finding another job.
382848
Don't discuss salary until you are offered the job.  If they ask during the interview, say "I'm open to negotiate." or "I currently make __________ and I'm open to negotiate."  I prefer to stick with the first, not saying what I currently make.  You don't want to underbid yourself when they might be willing to pay more.  When they give you the job offer, it will include their offer of salary.  This is when you start to negotiate. You can negoiate benefits, vacation time, work schedule, office space or whatever you feel is important to you.  If you insist I pick one of the options above, I'd say "$45k to $55k thousand depending on the benefits offered."  (Benefits are a huge chuck so you have a right to have a 10k range depending on benefits.  Whatever you do, make $45 your lowest.  You know what you're worth so don't compromise unless you have to keep food on the table.
860256
Of course this sounds like a good idea - when does not making more money not sound like a good idea? Only thing is, with employers having to jump minimum to $7.25, we'll end up seeing the results in higher product and living costs so minimum wage earners are back to not making enough for living expenses.
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Type up your two weeks notice. Remember to state how wonderful it was to work their and how much you enjoy being their. Tell them you would love to stay, but you have recieved a job offer you can just not refuse. They should be very understanding. Heck , if it is that bad, they may ask where you are going and if you would keep them in mind. I used a similar strategy when I left my last job. They asked me "What can we do to make you say? Would a $2/hr increase keep you here?" That is the response I got. I left that job just before it shut down with a few good references, both typed and in word. Good luck
565057
Keep the same job u have while looking for another one on your spare time.\n\nThen slowly transition into the new job. You probably won't even miss a pay cheque.\n\nGood Luck.
1005740
That's a tough call.  It's easy not to leave a job when you feel safe....\n\nAt your current job there's a chance things may change, people may leave, opportunities may arise...seems like workplaces are ever evolving...\n\nHowever, that's a maybe, and how much more time do you want to spend being less than satisfied?  \n\nDoes this new place offer health insurance?\n\nIf you go for it, you may really love it!!!  Or, not...  However, there are more jobs out there if things don't work out at the new place.  If you leave on good terms, your old place may even take you back.\n\nI think they recommend to have about 6 mos of savings for living expenses in the bank while your changing careers....just in case.\n\nLife is so short.  Work sucks most of the time!!!  At least it would be something new, right?  \n\nIt comes down to how risk adverse you are, I suppose.  Is the uncertainty going to cause you a great deal of stress?  If so, you may be happier staying put.\n\n\nGood Luck to you!!!
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It depends on what motivates you and how much risk/reward you are willing to take.\n\nI will also assume this is some sort of sales job.\n\nIf money motivates you, and the incentive payment package is such that your reward is virtually limitless, then the incentive payment package may be your best bet.  The downside of this of course is that your base salary may be low or non-existant!  If you have mortgage payments and no savings, then this may be risky.\n\nIf you're self-motivated, and have a low-risk tolerance, an hourly payment package may be best.  You will have a fixed income and your motivation comes from inside.  If you have motivation issues, guaranteed hourly payment does nothing to "light a fire under your rear end" to go out and close deals, and you may end up losing your job anyway.\n\nHope that helps.  Best of luck to you.
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You've made my day! I would say "stick it out" a little while longer...maybe you will get the "hang" of it one of these days and get caught and the State will supply you with all your retirement housing needs! Sounds like a deal to me!
397643
You need to answer this one for yourself.\nAsk yourself: Will more money make me happier than I am now - happy enough to change jobs?  Can I stand to do the other job for the rest of my career?  Can I survive and be content with the money from my current job?
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I would say live in a low cost area if it's accessible to your job, is safe for your family, etc. The less you pay for rent/mortgage, the more you can pay on your other bills... just my opinion. :)
1020987
I would say if you plan to go to another organization, it may be worth it to add the education.   If your pay was slashed based on NOT have the education, I would opt to go for it.  If having the education is not going to give you a promotion or increase in salary, explore your desire to stay in your current field.  I know, 25 years . . . but think about what it is you really want to do when you go to work everyday.
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You did work, they gave you a check.  Sounds like you each lived up to your side of the bargain.\n\nYou initially thought about leaving for a reason.  If that reason did not go away, then you really should consider moving on.  Their support of you during your difficulties shouldnt factor in very much.  If the company was having difficulties I'm sure they wouldnt expect you to stick around if they couldnt pay you.