I've been offered a new job and not sure whether to accept. The interview process was good, and good salary, but negotiating salary and job title has left a bit of a sour taste in my mouth. It's a really interesting role at a start up company, and offers the chance to manage multiple projects at once, but no line management. I worry a bit about what I will do in terms of career development in the future without any obvious leadership position.
If this was the only thing on offer, I would accept, but a position is soon going to be advertised at work - Team leader of the team I currently work in. I would be managing aspects of multiple projects at a time, as well as a handful of people. I am excited about the prospect of a team leader position, but equally a bit concerned about managing coworkers who are currently my peers. I have been encouraged to apply and management have basically indicated that I would get the job, without saying as much, however there's never any guarantee.
Would love to hear any thoughts.