The big decision!

[Turbo]

I had a meeting this week with someone who offered me a new job.

The problem is that I really enjoy what I do. The new job is a teaching position and potentially the chance of a lifetime. I was offered a huge pay increase and I do really mean huge but with all the overtime I do, I get pretty close to the figure.

It would mean not doing any clinical work and leaving the hospital. I have 25 years left before I can retire and I'm not sure I'm ready to make the jump but...... It's a pretty cool job!

If I don't take it I may not get the opportunity again.

Tough call... What do you think?

[Stevieboy]

Thats a tough one Turbo. By the sounds of things your job satisfaction is very high even with the OT you're doing. Plus, the new wage is comparable. The big advantage seems to be getting time back to yourself.
You might get more time but less job satisfaction?!?
What's the single most important thing to you at the moment regardless of money/job etc. Is it something you do in your spare time...would the new job allow you to pursue your hobbies/family stuff etc

Brain hurts.....


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[Juniortubed]

All I would say is, are you going to regret it if you don't take his job? If yes, then take it, if not then don't. If I were in your position I would take it. The reason for this is that it sounds like something you would like to do but not right this minute. However these opportunities rarely come at EXACTLY the right time, this could well be a blessing in disguise......

Good luck whatever you choose!

[shooting-glasses]

go for the higher wage beats job satisfaction every time

[Pipe Dude]

First, gather as much data as you can.

Then assign each choice to a side of a coin. Flip the coin. When it's in the air, you'll find out which side you really want it to come down on. Go with that choice.

[Sludgie]

I think it comes down to weighing up the remuneration against the job satisfaction you would have in each job. I'm in a similar situation. I am in the Royal Navy, and leave this year upon completion of my 22 years. I have always wanted to be a Butler, and this is the career that I intend to pursue. Even though I shall be taking a large pay cut initially, this is a second career that should last for the rest of my working life. The potential rewards and career satisfaction will, for me, outweigh the financial issues. I think ultimately, that you instinctively know when it is time to move on. In either case, they both sound like great jobs, and I wish you every success in which ever job you choose!
Best wishes,
Nick (Sludgie)

[Robusto]

Sorry. Any advice in print to an experienced chap will seem bleeding obvious, really.

I try to scrutinise the next position as hard as I can and probe my push-pull factors thoroughly.

Is the new thing attractive? Or am I simply pissed off with my current thing?

It's bloody awful when you start a new job and you realise within the first couple of days that you have made a mistake.

I'm looking at other options myself at the moment. The most exciting thing I can find is Head of Rowing in a local public school.

I feel like applying just to get a day off - and to get a day on the river.

[JOAO LA PEZ]

No brainer, less hours more money.

[monkey66]

General wisdom dictates if you can increase your remuneration (or reduce your hours) by 30% or more one should make the change.