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Age: 50
Years of work experience: 25+
Years with current employer: 3+
Salary: $75k
Work remote
My current job has not been a great situation. I'm on my 4th boss in 3 years. I feel like I've performed well but that hasn't been recognized by management, and in fact I was nearly put on a probationary period about a year ago. I don't think I've been managed well at all, and the expectations of me have never been made clear. I have not had a single performance review in my time at this company.
I recently came across a listing for a job that seemed like it would be a perfect fit. It has a higher level than my current job, and also is remote. I submitted my resume and quickly got an email to set up an interview. I've had 4 phone interviews over the last week, and no in person interviews. All 4 interviews were about 30 minutes and really didn't go into great detail. The final interview was today with the CEO, who offered me the job on the phone after about 25 minutes of talking. The salary is $30k more than I am currently making.
All of this seems too fast and too good to be true. I asked for an offer in writing and received it shortly after our interview ended. I know this company exists and this isn't a scam or anything. I don't think the salary is out of line for my experience, but I don't know why they wouldn't check references or at least do a bit more due diligence?
As much as I am unhappy at my current position, I know the company is stable and is making money/profitable. I can't say the same for this new position. But I don't see how I could possibly turn down this type of salary increase.
Any thoughts on if this is worth the "gamble"? I could potentially be unemployed in 6 months I suppose, but that's true of my current position as well so I don't see much of a risk. Still, I just have an uneasy feeling.
the salary jump seems in line with what everyone else gets
the gamble isnt much of a gamble, at that salary it takes longer to hire and train someone, keep good relations at current place and you can return if you choose. or go somewhere else
"unemployed" isnt something to fear, you can find a new job quick enough
I did this about 10 years ago. I got a $20k raise, plus the opportunity for another $25k in bonuses. I took the job and I earned the bonuses.
It was both a good and bad move. The money was nice, and the higher base salary has helped me in the long run. However, I absolutely hated the higher paying job.
The new job had significantly worse benefits, and was one of those jobs where they demanded salaried managers work 60+ hours/week. It was also a horrible work culture for other reasons, but I couldn’t have known that.
It is a 40% raise for you. You really can’t pass that up, although any job change entails some risk. I would do it for that kind of increase.
Try and reach out to current employees on LinkedIN in a similar role as you would be in who have been there for at least 2 years or more and get their opinion on the culture and expectations.
Hopefully if they have info, you should have already checked them out on Glassdoor. Given the fact your boss has changed 4 times in the past 3 years and you were almost given a PIP last year I would say your future at this current company looks bleak. I guess one thing that keeps me at my current job despite recent issues we're having is mainly is that they appear satisfied with my performance (at least on the surface to my face). However, if I got even a whiff of a PIP I would immediately look elsewhere. PIPs are designed to finger point and put blame on lower level employees for management mistakes.
I did this about 10 years ago. I got a $20k raise, plus the opportunity for another $25k in bonuses. I took the job and I earned the bonuses.
It was both a good and bad move. The money was nice, and the higher base salary has helped me in the long run. However, I absolutely hated the higher paying job.
The new job had significantly worse benefits, and was one of those jobs where they demanded salaried managers work 60+ hours/week. It was also a horrible work culture for other reasons, but I couldn’t have known that.
It is a 40% raise for you. You really can’t pass that up, although any job change entails some risk. I would do it for that kind of increase.
A few years ago I did the opposite. I took a $16k cut to leave a job I had taken only for the money. I actually enjoy what I do now, my quality of life is higher, etc. It was the best move I ever made.
Keep your current job for a few weeks AFTER you start the new job (if this is possible) just to be certain. If and when you realize it's a good fit, put in your 2 week notice at your current job. You'll get double paid for it and no one will be the wiser.
Age: 50
Years of work experience: 25+
Years with current employer: 3+
Salary: $75k
Work remote
My current job has not been a great situation. I'm on my 4th boss in 3 years. I feel like I've performed well but that hasn't been recognized by management, and in fact I was nearly put on a probationary period about a year ago. I don't think I've been managed well at all, and the expectations of me have never been made clear. I have not had a single performance review in my time at this company.
I recently came across a listing for a job that seemed like it would be a perfect fit. It has a higher level than my current job, and also is remote. I submitted my resume and quickly got an email to set up an interview. I've had 4 phone interviews over the last week, and no in person interviews. All 4 interviews were about 30 minutes and really didn't go into great detail. The final interview was today with the CEO, who offered me the job on the phone after about 25 minutes of talking. The salary is $30k more than I am currently making.
All of this seems too fast and too good to be true. I asked for an offer in writing and received it shortly after our interview ended. I know this company exists and this isn't a scam or anything. I don't think the salary is out of line for my experience, but I don't know why they wouldn't check references or at least do a bit more due diligence?
As much as I am unhappy at my current position, I know the company is stable and is making money/profitable. I can't say the same for this new position. But I don't see how I could possibly turn down this type of salary increase.
Any thoughts on if this is worth the "gamble"? I could potentially be unemployed in 6 months I suppose, but that's true of my current position as well so I don't see much of a risk. Still, I just have an uneasy feeling.
Really it's impossible to say without going into more detail and knowing what you do and what each job entails, where you are at with your career and what you want.
The situation presented just says your job pays 30K less and you don't like it. Of course, everybody is going to tell you to take the new job.
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