Let's weigh the pros and cons:
Pros:
- I can get to work at 6:30 am, not take a break, and be done at 2:30 (and still work 40 hours a week)
- Free sodas anytime
- Free lunch on Thursday
- I actually like my coworkers
- I've been here almost a year (i've never, ever done that before)
- I like what I'm doing (editing, writing, seo stuff)
- I can watch Hulu while I'm working
- It's not a high stress job
Cons:
- Two people in the last week have quit (one being a manager)
- I absolutely hate the person over me (he's always late and does nothing)
- I don't feel my work really makes a difference
- It's in Thanksgiving Point (30 min to get there)
- I haven't gotten the promotion I've been promised for months
So here I am. Do I wait it out just a little bit longer?
Or do I just move on to bigger and better things?
Let's be honest, I know I won't work here forever. I mean, I will be getting my MBA, and moving somewhere else for Carlos' PhD won't really let me stay here, so this is a "temporary solution" after all.
Let's be honest, I know I won't work here forever. I mean, I will be getting my MBA, and moving somewhere else for Carlos' PhD won't really let me stay here, so this is a "temporary solution" after all.
The problem is, I'm kind of stuck in my groove. I like how relaxed it is, and how I finally have a niche. I've resolved to wait at least a year to work here. Should I wait? Or should I start looking? My gut says start looking, and my practicality tells me to stay.
you can look without leaving, right? I say start looking in your "free time" (since it sounds like you're swimming in it... that was a joke....), and if you find one(s) you like better, jump on it. But it looks stable to stay at a company for a long time, and if you're leaving too soon some (at least good) companies won't be interested in taking on someone that will turn over soon.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you were actually soliciting advice or throwing your thoughts into the great big blogger world. Either way, penny for my thoughts. Someday I'll sell 'em for a dollar. :)
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