Ok, job update....
Ok... wow. I have a feeling I am going to have to make a decision, and in a weird way, I was hoing that this job would suck. Because then I wouldn't have to make a decision.
But the new job doesn't suck. Let's reevaluate:
NEW JOB:
Pros: The atmousphere of this agency is FABULOUS!; the managers could have been created to manage me, meaning their style gels perfectly with mine; is a female centered organization and they are AWARE of this and the unique perks this offers; they are in need of my energy, as in when I asked them what the challenges were right now, they said that they were lacking in creative people willing to speak up and create change, which is what I do; they did not flinch when I mentioned that I could not take a pay cut; the job allows for a lot of independant thought and the ability to implement ideas that we come up with; they are looking to start groups and I love doing groups
Cons: The job is medical case management. I have ZERO experience with this, meaning that I have no way to gage if I will enjoy it; The clients are all adults. I have never worked directly with adults; There is a lot of driving involved; They could not tell me the cost of medical or how vacay/sick works so I am still in the dark about that; no retirement contribution; the job is grant funded, all be it very secure
CURRENT JOB:
Sigh. really the issue with my current job has to do with 3 things; comfort, security and not wanting to let people down. I am very comfortable with my job. VERY comfortable. My job is secure, and the benefits are awesome, especially the retirement. I mean at 40 should I really be playing around with that? If I stay, I am guranteed a decent retirement and medical benefits when I"m 65. No such deal with the new job. Finally, I feel like if I leave my job, I am letting people down. I have poured my ehart and soul into my program and if I leave, I feel like it will look like I'm quitting and abandoning the program.
Ugh.
What to do? Thoughts? Anyone?
But the new job doesn't suck. Let's reevaluate:
NEW JOB:
Pros: The atmousphere of this agency is FABULOUS!; the managers could have been created to manage me, meaning their style gels perfectly with mine; is a female centered organization and they are AWARE of this and the unique perks this offers; they are in need of my energy, as in when I asked them what the challenges were right now, they said that they were lacking in creative people willing to speak up and create change, which is what I do; they did not flinch when I mentioned that I could not take a pay cut; the job allows for a lot of independant thought and the ability to implement ideas that we come up with; they are looking to start groups and I love doing groups
Cons: The job is medical case management. I have ZERO experience with this, meaning that I have no way to gage if I will enjoy it; The clients are all adults. I have never worked directly with adults; There is a lot of driving involved; They could not tell me the cost of medical or how vacay/sick works so I am still in the dark about that; no retirement contribution; the job is grant funded, all be it very secure
CURRENT JOB:
Sigh. really the issue with my current job has to do with 3 things; comfort, security and not wanting to let people down. I am very comfortable with my job. VERY comfortable. My job is secure, and the benefits are awesome, especially the retirement. I mean at 40 should I really be playing around with that? If I stay, I am guranteed a decent retirement and medical benefits when I"m 65. No such deal with the new job. Finally, I feel like if I leave my job, I am letting people down. I have poured my ehart and soul into my program and if I leave, I feel like it will look like I'm quitting and abandoning the program.
Ugh.
What to do? Thoughts? Anyone?