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Should I leave my current job in manufacturing for a job that pays the same?
Asked by xxslickbgxx
I don't want a yes or no answer but just some thoughts. If I leave my current job i could miss out on a $1000 sign on bonus, but there is a chance of being laid off soon... but it is not guaranteed. The other job starts out about the same but the opportunity for advancement is alot better..
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How much of a chance? Are the other employers willing to wait for you, as in could you give a months notice and the new job would be there for you? 1000 is a lot of money, but advancement is a major bonus too. I'd find out if they would be willing to wait for you, then your current company may just step up also.
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Life is all about risk and chances. This sounds like a really good opportunity for you. There's nothing in life that's guaranteed. Yeah you could get laid off, but think of all the positives this opportunity could bring you. The bonus, the advancement. It's also a change of scenery and new exciting things can also come from the change. Good luck whatever you choose!
Answered by Paula
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Take the new job m8 wot have your got to lose? It looks like a no brainer from where im sitting
Answered by bolavo
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No. You should not. What is the point of leaving if you are going to get pay the same amount
Answered by Aracely N ♥
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Personally, I'd leave the bonus and move to the job with more opportunity, especially if there's a chance of being laid off. Changing jobs on your terms is much better than being put in a position where you have to go looking for one.
Answered by CincyCat
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I say take the new job. You will have a bonus plus security of your job. If you stay and get laid off, it is not likely that you will be able to find a job right away.
Answered by ☆Zestee☆
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Go with a sure thing(If there is such a thing) and then do what will make you and your family the happiest.
Answered by nanimal
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Weigh the options for both positions. Advancement will always pay more than the $1000 bonus. Just do not leave one job and get mired into something that you will not be comfortable.
Answered by Feline05
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It is always better to go with a job that offers advancement opportunities. Otherwise you get stuck in a rut that is hard to get out of.
Answered by happybidz2003
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It depends on how important leaving is. I told my bf to leave his $55,000 year job for a $21,000 year job, so he could go to school for what he loves. He was at the first job for 10 years and there was no advancement. He is now in school to be an RN and it should pay at least what he used to make.
I think I would wait on the bonus and leave once I got it. If you where leaving for a higher postion, I would go gor it. If you get laid off, you may have time to go to school for a little while, so your chances are higher to get an advancement in the next job. Laid off is better than quitting.
Answered by Mel
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For me, personally, its all about opportunity for advancement. Manufacturing is in steady decline and I don't see any sort of policies or economic developments that can change that.
Of course, you have to consider your current work environment. If there's cool people, and a good attitude, I wouldn't be in a rush to run off.
Answered by john_mcd_77
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Well, whenever I take a position, I try to take into consideration advancement opportunities. I would be inclined to take a poisition where there is more potential for me to advance. Also, you could check with your superviosr to see just how great the chances are that you might be laid off. A $1000 can be earned back pretty quickly. What is the commute like to both places? is one closer then the other? Might you be saving in gas mileage/transportation? Finally, you never said what field the second position is in. I wonder if it is something that you are more/less interested in then your current job. Good luck.
Answered by Toadsputum
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you need to look at the big picture and where you plan to be in 5 years. sounds like the new job has more opportunity as opposed to quick $ and potential unemployment.
Answered by enuf85
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I would go for the new job. You may miss out on $1000 now, but the room for advancement has the potential of paying you a lot more then $1000 in the future. From my personal experience, every job I have taken has been better then the one before it. Of course, that is just how it worked out for me. Take a chance! Good luck to you, whatever you choose!
Answered by moonbeam
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Hi;If I were you I would stay at least untill you sign on bonus.Then decide.That way you have extra cash to see if you other job is better.Also at that time take your vacation time that way you have an chance to try it out.If it don,t work out you can still go back to your old job and nobody be the wiser.Good Luck......JW
Answered by whitfield185
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Go with the future.
Answered by gc10k
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It all depends.. if u do get hired then can u go without a job if u do get layed off... it all depends i was offered a job recently but it was temp to hire i mean its risky so it all depends if u can risk going without a job for week or so to find another job... weigh ur options... the money is definetly attractive and growth with the company is defnietly something that everyone should look to do.
Answered by dc49x3
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manufacturing jobs do tend to lay off pretty often. if not now, there's a good chance it'll happen later on. the other job gives you opportunities for advancement, it's a better shot i my opinion in the long run
Answered by Happy Mama
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