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Being offered advancement but probably leaving in 18 months

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RagzRebooted · 11/12/2022 12:17

DH and I have decided to relocate in 2024, so we can buy a house (can't afford to buy where we are and currently renting). 2024 because that fits best with teens and education stages (not ideal, but otherwise it would be 2026 and I'd be over 40 plus renting isn't stable and we can't guarantee to still be here even next year).

I've been in my job 3 years, from qualifying. I love my team and my job and will be sad to leave. They don't know my plan, obviously. I've been told by my line manager that we're having a meeting with higher up manager next week to discuss their plans for my progression. I will likely be offered some kind of training post attached to an Msc.

I've no idea what to do. This has always been my career plan and is a great opportunity, but I can't really accept it knowing that I won't be there in a few years. Probably. Plans could all fall through and then I'd have missed out. I'm not sure whether starting it would work in my favour or not when applying for jobs when we move, but I doubt I'd have gained any additional qualifications by then as it is usually several years of on the job training plus study.

Any advice would be gratefully received.

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autienotnaughty · 11/12/2022 12:26

You currently have no set plans so until you are actively looking/putting offers in I would be open to advancement especially given it will probably improve your employability prospects . It's business people do move on and advance.

RagzRebooted · 11/12/2022 12:31

autienotnaughty · 11/12/2022 12:26

You currently have no set plans so until you are actively looking/putting offers in I would be open to advancement especially given it will probably improve your employability prospects . It's business people do move on and advance.

I know this makes sense, but I'd feel like I'm lying to them. I'd have to find out if there's some kind of clause that means I'd have to pay them back for any training if I leave, though funding is likely to be external so hopefully not.
I suppose it would improve my employability rather than hinder it, even if I haven't actually finished the training.

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autienotnaughty · 11/12/2022 14:06

I guess you have to think if they had to restructure/job cuts. They wouldn't keep you on if it wasn't viable and you can't stay in the job if it's not viable.

tickticksnooze · 11/12/2022 14:13

Don't disadvantage yourself in the present based on an idea of something that may happen in the future.

RagzRebooted · 11/12/2022 18:09

tickticksnooze · 11/12/2022 14:13

Don't disadvantage yourself in the present based on an idea of something that may happen in the future.

Very true. Thank you.

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RagzRebooted · 11/12/2022 18:10

autienotnaughty · 11/12/2022 14:06

I guess you have to think if they had to restructure/job cuts. They wouldn't keep you on if it wasn't viable and you can't stay in the job if it's not viable.

It's not really that kind of industry (healthcare). My job role and skill set is in demand, I have been offered several other positions just in the same town I currently work. I don't want to mess my employers about though.

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Aprilx · 12/12/2022 07:05

I would definitely take a promotion / advancement regardless, your plans might change anyway. Regarding the funding for a masters, I would only take that if I were prepared to fund it myself anyway, assuming it could be clawed back.

AnuSTart · 12/12/2022 07:07

You absolutely should not miss out on an opportunity now because of a plan in the future. If there's anything Covid should have taught us is that nothing is certain. You'd be a fool to do this.

Princessglittery · 13/12/2022 09:54

Take the offer, you cannot predict the future and know if your plans change you would regret it.

TheSandgroper · 13/12/2022 15:31

A man wouldn’t be wondering or asking.

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