Take A New Job Or Stay In Current One?

These were my thoughts, I felt would help you to evaluate on things that matters most.

When you get too busy, it also affects your family life, possible conflicts in your marriage. Don't compare yourself with others as there is only one you. Marriage is a partnership and asking yourself "what is best for our family?" always helps.

 

Hi AniVijay,

From your above description, I see you have not mentioned anything positive work-wise about your job. In addition to slight increase in pay and extra work-hours and work-pressure - you aren't saying anything about nature of job and whether this job will be your "dream job" or something enroute to your dream job.

Instead of 8:30 to 4:40 job, you will now have to work 8 to 6:30 - an extra 2.5 hours everyday which in my opinion - is worth it ONLY if you think the new role is very exciting for you.

In your current position the only red flag is that your current job is boring. Given pay - I don't think that should be a big concern given that H has a good package. I would say - keep looking for a job that would make you happy role-wise.

That said, given that your kids are in high-school and if they are reasonably independent - then it might be a good time for a woman to press the pedals on her career a bit. To observe their mother navigate the career ladder - interviews/cost-benefit analysis with the family, new time-management skills for all in family for increased work hours - would be such valuable skills to learn from one's own mother. Also when they leave for college in a short few years, you might be able to face empty-nest-syndrome better with a satisfying job.

 

You have answered your own dilemma, so I’m not going to go deep into it. But working in a government funded university is a sweet job- sure it might be boring, but you might have teachers pension and other amazing retirement benefits, that not many corporate jobs can give you. That extra time that you have, you could use for a consulting gig or some other passion project. At 40 (you are not old btw), have a good nest egg for retirement is ideal. You could try a more challenging job after the kids go to college... it’s good to be present at this age, even if they don’t really need it. Once they are out, they are out- and you probably won’t have the time to spend with them.

 

Hi..I support your decision to continue with current job..you did right thing, I would do the same if I was you...though you're not too old, energy levels do dip when ladies are nearing 40 or 40 plus..so managing longer hours with two kids, especially school going kids without strong family support would be tough..30 percent hike is ok, but if you have to travel far you would have to spend so much extra for transport right ? Like bus auto cab even office transport.. nothing is free..and you would have to leave from home much earlier and reach home late an thus invest much more money on domestic helps etc compare to earlier or put more effort in managing household..and at this point of time do you have extra time in your hands to update yourself with latest technologies? Because companies dont promote you unless you do technical improvement every year..
A govt job with pension, work place 10 mins away, decent salary.. job security..stability..I would welcome it any day and would never do job search if I was you!

 

Tough call. I don't know where you live, but if it's the US, then keep in mind that the elections loom in November, which may/may not roil markets and affect hiring depending on what this company does. Try to get a probability estimate on the FTC conversion. Apologies for adding an extra variable!

 

You already know what you want to do. If you are ready take the chance!