Senior Level In Big Company Or Lead Level In Small Company?

Hi dear,

I don't know the complete situation but personally I feel MNC is a better choice as first you will have a bigger brand name on your resume plus since its a big company you may have the option to apply for other roles within the company after working for sometime like 1-2 yrs. Basically in MNCs you may have more opportunities to diversify and explore other roles but in smaller companies you may have to change the job because they may have limited number of options available. The other reason I would have selected the MNC is the company culture, usually all MNCs have a set culture and professional etiquettes, you find good quality of people with nicer skills and talents than in smaller companies. You also get to learn something from your colleagues. Plus with the brand name of MNC your resume in future will stand out from others.

As far as your communication with your current manager is concerned don't be scared, just be very polite and thank her profusely for helping at the time of uncertainty and possibly take her out to a lunch or coffee before your last day, if you have such relations with your manager. This way you will maintain good relations as well as you still will be able to convey your resignation. You can also mention this opportunity is too good to pass but I will miss working with you as you have been a very supportive manager. Hope these tips are helpful

 

+1 . U make a lot more impact in a smaller company. I have personal preference to work in start ups for that reason. Yes there are risks and its stressful at times..but in the end u know u made a difference..u can drive the product..ur ideas matter...in large companies ..u are just another cog in the wheel.

 

Congratulations on receiving these offers.

Your decision is completely based on your expectations from the role. With time & experience moving up the ladder becomes very important, with relevant experience & knowledge you will get further opportunities to move into an MNC anytime. So ask yourself what you need from this new role. Is it career growth, money, both or anything else these company can offer considering its suitability to your personal life.

If I were you, I would make a list comparing the perks from both the companies, do some more research to see what they can offer individually apart from the numbers on your offer letter. Some companies offer flexible hours, better leave policy and , bonus programs, etc. Having worked for an MNC for a few years I can assure you, a senior up in an MNC is pretty much equivalent to a lead in a medium scaled organization. There comes lot more with the position - Perks/Pressure to perform. So ask yourself, are you ready for the challenges the new role will bring - professionally/personally (work/life balance).

When you have done your research & answered some important questions for yourself. You will be closer to your decision.

Current Job: Your manager sure knows you were worth the role & could manage to pull you back. But remember, you were laid off once. There is no assurance/security of this job anytime. Your manager will be convinced if you have the right reasons to move on.

My best wishes to the new phrase of your career!

 

Congratulations @jillcastle as i said in other post this year looks like yours . My only suggestion is get in to job where you have lot of flexibility and going fwd atleast this year and next you need to think more about flexibility than pay . If i were you i will nt change my job to concentrate completely on personal life. In the current position they already knew your work but in a new company you again sld prove your capabilities and in this point of life professional challanges can wait. But again your current position sld be strong as you said you had mass layoffs and your manager got you back. She may or may not do that again if at all it happens again.