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Do I leave a job I just started for more money

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HDVB21 · 22/12/2021 09:06

So I recently got a new job 30k a year good bonus structure love the girl I work with she ace and very down to earth give a good work life balance. The new job is sometimes abit slow for me as I’m used to been at 100mph however she’s lovely and I respect she’s trying not to scare me off.

However I have been headhunted for a new job doing the sale role creating a team and building one 36k a year for a bigger company I know I can do it however it will be hard work but the bonus is double what I’m in now also.

Do I stay or do I go and take the leap of faith in myself.

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Allsorts1 · 22/12/2021 09:09

More opportunity is good, and having experience building and managing a team will be great for your CV. However what is the current role? Is it sales as well? Sales can be really stressful if it’s not something you would enjoy.

Have you asked the new job lots of questions about team culture? Have you asked to have a chat with some current staff members to get more perspectives about what it will be like to work there?

The other thing to consider is the risk to your CV of jumping ship after a few months. Unless the role is truly horrible, the usual recommendation is to stay for 1 year at least in each role.

LadyWithLapdog · 22/12/2021 09:33

The money is quite significantly more but I'd stay put for now as it sounds like you have a good set up. There'll be other opportunities.

Terribleluck · 22/12/2021 09:41

What's the difference in percentage taking he bonus into account? The base salary wouldn't translate to too much. You'd still have to interview for the role (I presume). The truth is that when it comes to jobs money/salary isn't the only thing that matters. Culture for, career prospects, and role expectations all come to play.

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HDVB21 · 22/12/2021 09:55

The bonus is nearly double at the new job I have already don’t eh interview and been offered the position and they have just opened up the division where I will be working so there is massive room for growth at the new place providing I do well and I know I’m good at my job but it will be very intense and a lot of hard work.
My current job is a smaller business not as much room for growth but I will have more spare time and prob won’t have to work as hard but if I want a good bonus which I do I will have to do double the work.

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LadyWithLapdog · 22/12/2021 10:02

Sounds like you're keen and you've made up your mind.

Terribleluck · 22/12/2021 10:06

I agre with @Lady. I don't know personally (because of past experience) I'm very hesitant of taking jobs within new departments or companies that according to them are going through a major growth period. Been there twice and that team I was supposed to manage one day never materialised.

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HDVB21 · 22/12/2021 11:00

They have grown massive already in other branches already and have a massive background in the same field just not the same area of care so they are branching out have a lot of contacts to go at and clients they basically need to me recruit as many staff needed to fill as well as get new clients.
Current place not as many clients will need to do full new clients cold call and also get the staff

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kokokokokokokokoko · 22/12/2021 11:02

Could you tell your current boss you've been headhunted and is there any wiggle room in your current salary bearing this in mind?

LadyWithLapdog · 22/12/2021 11:37

I think recruiting is a very tough gig currently and your new new job requires lots of that.

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HDVB21 · 22/12/2021 12:11

Recruiting is what I do they both involve loads of it to be honest the new job requests less cold calling clients and more head hunting candidates I have a lot I have worked with over the years I can use to help him it and a good reputation in the sector with clients who have worked with me before

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Empressofthemundane · 22/12/2021 12:14

You should go for it.

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HDVB21 · 22/12/2021 12:37

Also I have only been at this new place 3 weeks so if was to start up again it would be best now

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Allsorts1 · 22/12/2021 14:27

With the three week update I think you should do it, as you won’t need to put say, a 4 month stint on your CV, can just leave the current role off.

Less cold calling in new role is a plus too.

You also sound really excited about the new role! So on balance I think you should do it.

However, before you do - have you considered asking for a higher salary at new job? I would go back to them and say that you’re considering their offer but pretty happy in your current position so would they consider a base salary of £40k, which is in line with market rates and the responsibility for the role, and will also give you more scope to secure high performing talent when you are recruiting.

The market is hot right now and your new job sounds like it should be paying more than 36k if you are building teams etc!

Namenic · 22/12/2021 14:34

Depends on the other stuff going on in ur life. I personally would go for the better work life balance as I have 3 kids and parents sometimes need a bit of help with digital stuff. But if I had no commitments or was trying to save for house deposit, then may be tempted for the more intense job.

Dontlookdownmuch · 22/12/2021 18:26

I think it's a tough market to recruit to build a team even if you are in recruitment. We've just recruited someone who has great potential but has been overpaid due to this crazy market and will have to really work her butt off to justify the salary and the management. I hope she can cope because expectations are high!

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