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I get a few calls/emails here and there for jobs in my area. I have been in my current position for about a year and a half, I like my job, but it is getting very routine and honestly a little boring. I have however, learned a great deal and I think I can learn more.
On the personal side, we are trying to start a family this year. My partner works a restaurant job which has flexible hours and we are not dependent on that income, we are using it to pay down our debt load quicker.
I am wondering if this would be a wrong time to make a move. I would only make the move if it will be a 20-25% raise, which is doable, had domestic partner coverage since we're not married and would allow me the flexibility to go to my brother's wedding in October. I realize that health insurance benefits might not kick in for 90 days or so, so that is part of my consideration. I know it is a personal choice, but have a missed something? If I do take the job, my maternity leave won't be for at least a year and a few months after starting.
Well I do think that expecting a 25% salary increase is a little high. Of course you know your industry better than the rest of us, but most employers won't offer that much more than what you are currently making.
Other things you may not be considering are:
--you may not land a new job right away. You say that you won't need maternity leave for 12 mos+. But what if it takes you 6 mos to find a new job and they have a 3 month probationary period? In this job market, a 6-month job search is entirely realistic. This may be a non-issue so long as you are prepared for the possibility that you may end your job search by declining an offer and staying where you are if the timing would limit your personal options.
--your job stability. 1 1/2 years isn't so long at a job, but it gives you a foothold at your current job. What if you accept a future job and then they have to downsize. Last in is usually first out. Of course, you don't know what the future holds at your current job either. But it is something to keep in mind.
I get a few calls/emails here and there for jobs in my area. I have been in my current position for about a year and a half, I like my job, but it is getting very routine and honestly a little boring. I have however, learned a great deal and I think I can learn more.
On the personal side, we are trying to start a family this year. My partner works a restaurant job which has flexible hours and we are not dependent on that income, we are using it to pay down our debt load quicker.
I am wondering if this would be a wrong time to make a move. I would only make the move if it will be a 20-25% raise, which is doable, had domestic partner coverage since we're not married and would allow me the flexibility to go to my brother's wedding in October. I realize that health insurance benefits might not kick in for 90 days or so, so that is part of my consideration. I know it is a personal choice, but have a missed something? If I do take the job, my maternity leave won't be for at least a year and a few months after starting.
Thanks.
I think the baby thing is the consideration. You don't want to get stuck with having a baby and no health insurance. Will the insurance say the labor is a pre-existing condition if you got pregnant during the probation period? Sorry for the dumb/offensive question, don't know much about the details of that.
Also the risk of getting laid off right away while you are trying to have a kid or already pregnant.
Other than that changes to your career will always be more risky with a family so it sounds like it will be riskier for here on in, so its as good a time as any.
Well I do think that expecting a 25% salary increase is a little high. Of course you know your industry better than the rest of us, but most employers won't offer that much more than what you are currently making.
Other things you may not be considering are:
--you may not land a new job right away. You say that you won't need maternity leave for 12 mos+. But what if it takes you 6 mos to find a new job and they have a 3 month probationary period? In this job market, a 6-month job search is entirely realistic. This may be a non-issue so long as you are prepared for the possibility that you may end your job search by declining an offer and staying where you are if the timing would limit your personal options.
--your job stability. 1 1/2 years isn't so long at a job, but it gives you a foothold at your current job. What if you accept a future job and then they have to downsize. Last in is usually first out. Of course, you don't know what the future holds at your current job either. But it is something to keep in mind.
good points--will show this to dd as she is considering a job change
I would stay put and be persistent with your current employer about learning more job duties and demonstrating that you want to grow with the company, this will increase your value to the company
I'll tell you, I'm in about the same position as you. I just took a job that involves over 30% higher pay (I was making about $40,000, and I'm only about 2 years out of college.
I'll let you know if it was a good decision in a few months
But I work in IT, and jobs are alot easier to come by than other industries. I put my resume out to one recruiter, 6 days later I had an offer.
Thanks everyone. I just graduated with a Master's and the positions I'm looking at would entail a 25% raise...that is really consideration #1...if I don't get at least 20%, I'm not doing it. The reason I'm considering a switch is for the extra $$$ that would be coming in every month. Once the baby is born it would give us more options in terms of childcare, and until the baby is born the $$ money would be used to pay off the remaining balances on some credit cards we have and save for the baby.
However, the money isn't everything. I live very close to my job now, have a year and half tenure here, good health insurance and a flexible boss. Money all this is worth more than the $$$.
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