I’ve been in my job for 6 years, it’s the only long term job I’ve had since leaving uni. It’s great on paper - low stress, decent money for what I do, and VERY good benefits/holidays/pension. But I feel really unfulfilled. The work is SO monotonous and boring, I feel like I’m slowly fading away.
I recently applied for a different job in a very different industry that uses some transferable skills. They have now offered me the job.
It would involve a £3k pay cut, more pressure, longer commute and longer hours, plus the benefits aren’t as good (but then again, the benefits I get now are unusual and I probably wouldn’t get them anywhere!) But it’s something I really want to try and think I would be good at. Earning potential in the long run would be better.
I do get a good feeling about the new job, but I’m terrified of the unknown and the potential effect on my work/life balance. I’ve always struggled with change which I know is pathetic, but the idea of leaving the easy job I’ve ‘known’ for so long fills me with dread!
Anyone got any tips for leaving a long term job? How did you know it was the right move?
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SorryImNotCreative · 02/06/2020 12:29
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