sbonomo
Footballguy
I like this quote, i hope you don't mind if i use it (with proper credit to you of course).
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Job offer (ETA: that never was), conflicted on what to do. (1 Viewer)
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fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
He is most certainly a friend, I'd expect an honest and thought out response from him. He is very sharp & his honest opinion will be heavily considered.
Baloney Sandwich
Footballguy
Best of luck, whatever you decide to do just don't second guess the decision. Make your decision, convince yourself it is 100% what is right for you and don't look back.
McGarnicle
Footballguy
Would you have a private office where your slutty secretary could come in, brush everything off your desk, lay down, hike up her skirt and just start writhing, begging you to mount her?
How many vacation days?
Good coffee?
What about those pods that companies have nowadays where you can get away for 20 minutes to meditate or take a catnap?
Just throwing out some stuff that hasn't been mentioned.
How many vacation days?
Good coffee?
What about those pods that companies have nowadays where you can get away for 20 minutes to meditate or take a catnap?
Just throwing out some stuff that hasn't been mentioned.
Ned
Footballguy
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Unfortunately no to the secretary, although if I do well for the company, maybe down the road I can have them budget for it.
Current company has unlimited vacation days, two cold brew kegs, two actual kegs, & multiple catnap rooms.
Recently we got one of these too, http://bevi.co/ - I love this thing.
In all seriousness, it is moving from a mature established company to an unheard of. Perks are def much better where I currently am.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
Scrutinize any bonus plans. Some companies routinely pay a high percentage of the bonus because the #'s are attainable, while others hardly pay out at all because it's such a stretch #. Biggest ? in most comp plans. Can look good on paper but....
Without knowing all the exact details of the new company and pay, I'd say to stay with the sure thing. You make good money, great work/life balance, etc. Sounds like the only pro with the new job is money and your life could then suck. Money means nothing if stress gives you a heart attack in a few years.
Get your wife on a budget or a side job if her spending is an issue.
Can you work for your current job from a cheaper location away from NY?
Get your wife on a budget or a side job if her spending is an issue.
Can you work for your current job from a cheaper location away from NY?
tommyboy
Footballguy
Took a similar position 14 yrs ago and hated it. Promises were not kept. I left after barely more than a year.
Ended up having the chance to go back to my old company for even more money than when I left, or go to another company with a better reputation and platform for perceived less money. Took the 2nd option and have been thrilled ever since. It turned out to be more money anyhow
I would judge my choice by which company has the best management. End of story
Ended up having the chance to go back to my old company for even more money than when I left, or go to another company with a better reputation and platform for perceived less money. Took the 2nd option and have been thrilled ever since. It turned out to be more money anyhow
I would judge my choice by which company has the best management. End of story
sbonomo
Footballguy
I swear i grew up in the wrong era. Our parents had three martini lunches, the millennials get to bring their dogs to work and unlimited snacks. My generation just put our heads down and worked.
McGarnicle
Footballguy
Stay put imo. But I'm a fake project manager who "works" from home about 10 real hours per week and already stoned right now.
tommyboy
Footballguy
AcerFC
Footballguy
One year instead of coaching JV soccer, they wanted me to be an assitant on varsity. Met with the head coach and was assured $4,000 to be assistant with funds coming from booster club. JV pays around 5,000 but experience with Varsity and less responsibilities was attractive. I took the gig.
End of the season dinner comes and Coach gives me two checks. One for 1,000 from the booster club and one for 1,000 from his own pocket. At that point, not much I could do.
Went back to JV last year.
End of the season dinner comes and Coach gives me two checks. One for 1,000 from the booster club and one for 1,000 from his own pocket. At that point, not much I could do.
Went back to JV last year.
James Daulton
Footballguy
Take it. There's a chance the new company will block Footballguys.com
Johnny Bing
Footballguy
Little surprised that the #3 person in command isn't already someone they know or someone they work with in their business field.
I get using LinkedIn to hire a mid-level position, but a high level executive seems to be a red flag.
I get using LinkedIn to hire a mid-level position, but a high level executive seems to be a red flag.
Kumerica
Footballguy
Maybe I missed what it is you do, specifically, but is it something you can freelance out?
It sounds to me as if you're restless/bored at your current workplace and want to explore, mix it up, and get more loot while you're at it. Could you potentially do consulting/freelancing on the side for the extra coin? You'd likely stimulate the restless part of you that craves new work experiences, new professional contacts, and money, while still retaining the security of your current job.
If it IS time to move on, though, don't second-guess your decision. Job security's nice, but it's become rarer and rarer, and it isn't everything anyway.
It sounds to me as if you're restless/bored at your current workplace and want to explore, mix it up, and get more loot while you're at it. Could you potentially do consulting/freelancing on the side for the extra coin? You'd likely stimulate the restless part of you that craves new work experiences, new professional contacts, and money, while still retaining the security of your current job.
If it IS time to move on, though, don't second-guess your decision. Job security's nice, but it's become rarer and rarer, and it isn't everything anyway.
-OZ-
Footballguy
McGarnicle
Footballguy
Do they kind of look down on you if you actually use the catnap room? Do people abuse it?
northern exposure
Footballguy
What if he tells you he saw their ad for the position on Craigslist? Would that change your opinion?
skol asylum
Footballguy
It sounds like you don't appreciate everything you have. I would stay. Then again I'm still unemployed and bitter.
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northern exposure
Footballguy
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
No freelancing/consulting allowed per my employee contract. I work in a hybrid sales/sales management role that encompasses technology/data/media.
Early-mid 30's
Other job, probably a 1/3-1/5 chance to pick up a huge payday down the road with the equity. Also, much more leadership responsibilities and a potential opportunity to further my career - this new company works in a niche space of an industry my current company has a broad reach in - likely why my experience and our processes are so valuable to them.
True story, during a time period when my first son was born, I was constantly tired, just exhausted everyday. This was a different office location (same company) & we had this room at the corner of the office - unfortunately it was all glass and everyone could see into it. Anyways, there was a huge bean bag chair in this room and I would nap on it almost daily. Our SVP started calling the room the "FC Lounge"... That was his not so subtle way of saying "stop ####### napping in that room."
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shadrap
Footballguy
my take too kind of. I always went for the luxury box but you aren't me. keep putting the checks & minuses beside each & percent of importance. Sincerely good luck.
shadrap
Footballguy
okay, new take on this:
you take the new job.
you make a butt load of more money.
you are now in demand & on the road in the finest hotels.
your young secretary & you have an affair. she threatens to tell your wife unless you fulfill your promise to marry her. your wife finds out. She divorces you & takes pretty much everything you have.
you are now reduced to a shell of your former self & have a severe alcohol & drug problem.
the end.
hopefully you find some humor in this or I wasted 6 minutes of my life.
you take the new job.
you make a butt load of more money.
you are now in demand & on the road in the finest hotels.
your young secretary & you have an affair. she threatens to tell your wife unless you fulfill your promise to marry her. your wife finds out. She divorces you & takes pretty much everything you have.
you are now reduced to a shell of your former self & have a severe alcohol & drug problem.
the end.
hopefully you find some humor in this or I wasted 6 minutes of my life.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
I had expected an offer by last night, interesting, still nothing... This is like the girl who you can prob date, but you know you can date her, and she knows it, so she holds out to make you want her more.
Zegras11
Footballguy
Johnny Rock
Footballguy
Despite the well documented positives at your current job, you will be in demand even if the new gig fails.
I would seriously vet the company, its viability, its leadership/management, their revenue model, and the written offer. Have an informed list of must-haves, one being the shares vest immediately in the event of a sale or IPO. Talk to your CPA and a lawyer if it gets serious.
You can always say no; it's the most powerful position you have. GL.
I would seriously vet the company, its viability, its leadership/management, their revenue model, and the written offer. Have an informed list of must-haves, one being the shares vest immediately in the event of a sale or IPO. Talk to your CPA and a lawyer if it gets serious.
You can always say no; it's the most powerful position you have. GL.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
A little closure on this thread as I never provided details.
A lesson also learned by me.
I never received the offer, I also never followed-up. This opportunity didn't feel right and I had made the decision I was going to stay at my current company regardless after a lot of deep thought, but not receiving the offer did make me want it a little more.
I might follow-up to see what the issue was or why they didn't hire me, we had detailed compensation discussions, I'd hope they didn't make me an offer bc my financial demands were too high, but who knows.
Simple lesson, don't get your chickens before the eggs hatch.
A lesson also learned by me.
I never received the offer, I also never followed-up. This opportunity didn't feel right and I had made the decision I was going to stay at my current company regardless after a lot of deep thought, but not receiving the offer did make me want it a little more.
I might follow-up to see what the issue was or why they didn't hire me, we had detailed compensation discussions, I'd hope they didn't make me an offer bc my financial demands were too high, but who knows.
Simple lesson, don't get your chickens before the eggs hatch.
skol asylum
Footballguy
Bummer. Even if you didn't want it in the end, it feels good to be wanted.
belljr
Footballguy
-OZ-
Footballguy
He may have been wanted. But either asked too much or wasn't wanted as much as the other person.
Sounds to me like FC is better off where he is anyway.
belljr
Footballguy
Was just a joke good sir.He may have been wanted. But either asked too much or wasn't wanted as much as the other person.
Sounds to me like FC is better off where he is anyway.
