Oh poo!!!!!!!

[kazzy_cee]

My manager has offered me the chance to take on some really interesting training that would lead to a whole new direction from next September for me

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[debris4spike]

I would say - "Flip a coin" - but that is so wrong for me to even think it.

Did your manager know you were looking at the possibility of a move - if not, maybe that means that you are meant to stay at your present job and get the challenges there.

If they did know - again maybe a wake-up call was what they needed.

Either way go for the interview with an open mind - ask lots of questions and see what happens ...and ... Good luck - with whatever you decide

[kazzy_cee]

I think my manager picked up that I was thinking of going, so she came up with this as one way to tempt me to stay. I have to decide about the training before the end of next week (so no pressure then!) LOL!

Lots of pros and cons - I'm going to have to sit down and make a list....

[debris4spike]

Yes, lists are good - have you asked the boys (I know you will have asked your hubby) - but just wondered if the kids had any "off the cuff" ideas that may give some added pointers.

Hoping that you manage to decide what is best for you

Hugs

[suze2000]

Actually, flipping a coin's a good way to tell you how you really feel about something.

eg throw it up high, and say "heads I go, tails I stay". Then when you've given yourself a moment to let that sink in, have a look at the result. Your immediate emotional reaction to that will at least tell you want you want to do in your heart. It won't help with your head, or even knowing what's RIGHT, but at least you'll know which your heart wants.

I find it a useful technique if I'm totally bogged with something.

[japewierd]

Ha, threatening to leave, or at least mentioning he was job hunting, used to regularly get my ex a £1,000 pay rise *g* Some times the management just don't appreciate what they've got until they risk losing it, and they deserved this little reminder.

If you do get offered the other job then I would get the manager to put it in writing that you'll definitely get this training... not that a manager would ever tempt you to stay with a promise and not follow through of course ;)

[kazzy_cee]

I have to decide about the training by the end of next week and put in an application almost immediately - the invite actually comes via another department. My manager did talk to me yesterday evening about it personally, and she's pushing me to decide what to do as apparently she knows 'I like to do things that are slightly different'...?? I do????

Heeee - I dunno - it never rains but it pours (and other old phrases).. :)

[japewierd]

Oh well that makes it easy. Put the application in. Go to the interview. Make your decision. Let everyone know.

I can't believe they wouldn't be able to cancel the training if you did leave.

[kazzy_cee]

Part of the contract for the training is that you sign up to teach a related qualification next year - so I'd be stuffed if I decide to go. It'll be OK I think - I need to decide as far as the financial situation goes and do a bit of research.

Who said life had to be easy anyway! *g*

[ozma914]

Well, look at it this way: If you're going to have a problem, there are much worse ones to have!

[kazzy_cee]

Oh yes - I realise I'm really lucky to have a job in the first place. I'm going to have to do a little research and list making to decide what the options are.

[ozma914]

Good luck -- I know it's a really hard decision to make.

[gillo]

Dilemma yes, but suddenly you have a few more choices. Good for the birdie say I.

[kazzy_cee]

Yes - I've been doing a bit of research about my options, and after the interview I'll have a clearer idea of what's the best path. Could be interesting! ;)