I'm 29 and have been working in my current company for 5 years. The job is exactly related to my educational background and I really enjoyed the work and challenges for the first 4 years. But it's been a year that the company is badly affected by economical crisis. The number of active projects have decreased significantly, some people have been laid off, others have moved to other companies. The salary is good here and the office is 10 minutes distance to my house, but i'm idle most of the time. I have a job offer in a reputed company with the same position and the salary is 10% higher than my current salary. But it's rathe far (it takes me 1 hour to get there) and I have heard that staying overtime there is a must. Is it wise to accept the offer or should I wait here for sunnier days?
GOL2:14AM September 17, 2011
I am in a little bit of a "pinch". I have been currently employed at my present job for off and on ten years since my college days. I am a computer programmer,but is lacking skills and enhancement. I make a descent income, and my wife makes the same. My current job doesn't challenge me as much as it use to. I could switch to the private sector and make up to 10K more a year, plus I currently commute 50 miles everyday? But is it worth the risk ?? Right now I wake up and have a job and there is no talks of any layoffs or pay cuts ?? Or heck with it and just continue to live within our means and wait for the right opporunity to fall in my lap ?? What does everyone else think ??
Danof MN10:10PM February 24, 2010
i live in carson ca and my mom works in newport beach and its waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too far!!!!i can see how stressful the drive is. i go to school in huntington beach-idk why-and were always late im being real close to gettiin expelled. i understand theres a ressesion but she picked the wrong time to look for a new job closer to carson but is it safe to switch or transfer??
jadaof CA8:02PM December 04, 2009
My current job (permanent position) pays way below the minimum i should be recieving as a university graduate. I want to go back to school to pursue my masters but with this current job its hard to save the amount i want to go back school or if i should take a loan there isn't much earned for me to be able to pay back this loan.
With the time we are living in now with regards to job security.
What must I do?
I need to move on with my life.
Should i take the risk and take the other job offers?
Need.A.New.Job12:54PM August 02, 2009
I decided to make a switch. Real Estate wasn't moving so I tried something different. I live nears some nice hotels and decided to see what jobs might fit my background.
A sales person suggested I try an on-line hotel sales certificate program so I could apply for a hotel sales positon.
I did, and it was the best thing I ever did. I found a hotel sales traiing course at aprinda.com
I also took a catering course. I've never looked back, I love my job and you can't be the environment and great people. Give hotel sales a try and enjoy your job
Nancy Basquezof FL10:16PM June 13, 2009
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SGJobSearch10:51AM March 20, 2009
Hi,
I am working as a professional in an oil company that is one of the biggest in its field, it is a dream for almost every one, and I got an offer from a small company providing service to my current company, with better position (general manager), salary and benefits.
I am more secured here but not so happy for several reasons, I can still live with that.
What do you recommend? should I make the move?
Thanks
MSSof CA7:04AM March 18, 2009
As a Career Strategist and Owner of Careers with Wings (www.careerswithwings.com), I do get clients who want to do a career change to something that they are more passionate about even in this economy. What I suggest is a short-term plan and a long-term plan. Short-term of course would include staying in the position they have and long-term means working towards a job that they are more passionate about by networking in their dream field to find about about opportunities and also getting additional training if necessary. I tell them to never give up on their dream but to keep working towards it. My book "FINDING YOUR PASSION: The Easy Guide to Your Dream Career" will be released April 1, 2009 and is current on Amazon for preorder and addresses this topic.
Marcy Morrisonof CA12:15AM March 09, 2009
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bhlineof IL9:23PM March 02, 2009
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