Take A New Job Or Stay In Current One?

Hi Ladies,
In dilemma.

I am working in an university in IT dept which is 10 mins drive from my home. The pay is very less to my skill set and my previous salary. And my role is also at minimum level. I dont see much career growth here. People are not very friendly but not bad either. I don't have work pressure. Work is also less comparing to other companies. Sometimes its boring.

Plus side is I have job security. It's a government job. I am just working 37hrs a week. I have flexible working hours.

Got this other offer. My take home would increase by 30%. Working hours is 40 -42 per week. Its in 40 mins drive from my home. sometimes, in traffic, it could take up to 1 hr one way. They have strict 9-5.30 working hours. May get 1 day work from home. Looks like lots of work pressure.

On the family side, Husband is travelling 4 hrs every day. So, I am one the responsible for everything Monday to Friday. The present job is very convenient to manage kids. I work from 8.30 to 4.30 and would be at home at 4.40 sharp. After taking rest of 1 hour, I would prepare dinner/ pack next day's lunch box, teaching kids and everything. Husband comes at 8pm so cant expect any help from him.

I am 40 having some health issues as well. So, when I go home, I would be very tired. Not sure whether I could manage 2 hrs travel every day.

Husband is primary breadwinner and having a good package.

What shall I do? Stay in current job or go for new one?

your opinions please..

Thanks

 

Hi Armummy,
Thanks for the response. Actually, I am at higher end of pay scale for my grade. So, I can not expect any hikes until I move to higher grade. That's the thing I don't like in this job. Ofcourse, I have generous pensions and holidays.

My kids are in high school. So, don't have to worry about child care. But I wish to spend time with them in evening.

I did all the calculations. what I am going to get is £25 more every day but I have to spend my 2 hours. Thinking does it worth?

 

thanks for your reply beingmom.
Yes I am the primary parent. Relocating is not an option as this place is best for husband and kids. I have to look for jobs closer to my place.

 

Thanks for your time Topaz. My answers below.

I don’t see much career growth here. I have flexible working hours.

What about retirement? How much your flexible working hour worth which you cannot buy?


Flexible hours means a lot to me. I don't think I could manage strict 9-5.30 regime.

Plus side is I have job security

Are you comfortable without this security?

No. I need job security. I am in my mid life. I don't want to run here and there . I want a peaceful life. If I switch, that should be the last company.


I am 40 having some health issues as well.

Would that create added stress and exacerbate your health?

I think added stress would affect my health. There won't be any time for exercise which is crucial for my health.

Looks like lots of work pressure.

Since your husband is travelling 4 hrs every day; can you balance work and life?

Difficult.


Husband is primary breadwinner and having a good package.
If you take this new job and it enhances your career, can you be the breadwinner?
This job will enhance my career. But I can not be the bread winner. I'll reach half of what he is earning. I am not even earning that now.