Can’t make my mind up - help!

[blugray]

long story, I have to choose between staying at my current workplace or moving to another site (which is based at the same building so no difference in travel or the role). The head boss for both sites has asked me if I want to stay at my current place as I am contracted to work at the other location.

pros and cons of both:

current place:

• I am respected by leaders and have some autonomy, they don’t want me to leave


• I am a lead in a few areas and have been making good progress which I have been rewarded for


• the job is Monday to Friday 9am-5pm


• i quietly don’t like the majority of my colleagues, we’re all friendly but it’s very cliquey and it would be nice to get away


• there’s limited scope for development


• I am good at my job but generally hate going to work, feel underpaid etc and am generally looking for a promotion elsewhere


• has early starts, late finishes and Saturday working


• I have family stresses atm, so an office move is not ideal


• it would be the same role so would have to start from scratch to a certain extent (the leaders there already know me though)


• although I’m good at my job, the majority of the people here are older and more experienced than me so might not take me seriously (but it could be a good way for me to improve myself and shadow etc)


• might not be any better than my current office in terms of cliquey dynamics


• would be a good way to network within the company and meet new people


• I could build up new competencies to use as I apply for other jobs, lead on newer areas etc


• chance for a fresh start and new opportunities

i don’t know which to choose, and it could be the case that my opinion doesn’t matter as they could choose regardless. What should I do?

Where do you see yourself in 5 / 10 years time? Would a fresh start in the same job take your mind of family stress,
or make that stress worse. Which is more important to you - family time and known working hours or career and perhaps missing out on home life? Do you like to have to push and stretch yourself in life and work towards new goals, or are you happy to coast along?

maybe one of the answer to any of the above might help sway your decision!

Ooo thanks!

Where do you see yourself in 5 / 10 years time?
Mid 30s, hopefully a homeowner, more financially stable, settled down and comfortable

Would a fresh start in the same job take your mind of family stress, or make that stress worse.
It’s hard to judge. It could be a welcome distraction but for example, we could move house in the next few months so do I want to deal with changing jobs at the same time? No lol. But a fresh start is tempting.

Which is more important to you - family time and known working hours or career and perhaps missing out on home life?
Definitely a career at this stage, but Saturday working is a huge downside.

Do you like to have to push and stretch yourself in life and work towards new goals, or are you happy to coast along?
i think I could coast if I’m comfortable, but at this time I’m open for a challenge and want to apply for a promotion soon!

Then I think you may be swaying toward the new vacancy, fresh start, new team, learning new skills which will open more doors both career wise and pay wise.

Yes, you have Saturday working, but you might not in any future roles, which you might progress into as a result of picking up new skills now. Short term pain for long term gain.
sleep on it and see if you answer the same way tomorrow!!

Thank you so much for your help!

I think my current thought process is, staying where I am is comfortable but I’ve really spent the past few years hating work, so is it worth staying? The other office could be better or worse but I’m definitely curious. Deep down I think if I wanted to stay, I wouldn’t be posting this thread

Not a problem! If you dislike your current work, then it’s almost gate the other option has come along.
You spend a long time working - you really don’t want to spend that time hating it. At least make it tolerable, but best of all enjoyable.
Wishing you the very best for your future@blugray

Is it every Saturday? Do you have any kids at the moment? I'd be leaning towards the new role but watch out for impact on life. Potentially new role to get away from the colleagues but keep an eye out for something better?

So the new job sounds like it's shift work. Are the total number of hours worked about the same?
If it's more in the new place, will you be compensated for this?
Will you get a day off in the week if you work on a Saturday?
Is the Saturday working every Saturday, every other Saturday or less often?
Losing every Saturday will have a big impact on family time but a day off in the week can be handy .