dolp

bump~

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The Game

go where your heart and instincts hint you to, they are mostly correct. or perhaps you might want to wait abit more, hunt out more options?

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dolp

Wait a while more means I'll have to make a decision to give the media sales planner role up. That's where the dilemma comes in.

1) Stay in current job, and keep my eyes peeled for a GOOD opportunity (one that I really want)
2) Leave current job after 1.5 more years, and slowly scout for suitable jobs, and choose the best one from there.
3) Take up the new offer

lols.

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water-sprite

Hmmm then how old are you? below 25 or below 30 range?
both range still young lah.... jump ship while u can... gain more experience

dolp

I'm 26, considered quite old to be still 'anyhow-ly' jumping ship. LOL, but I agree with you on the 'gain more experience' stance...

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Colossus

IMO, seems like other than being used to your current job, there really isn't much reason to stay..

Lower pay, and since its not perm,i guessing little/no promotion chances ?

For me, i occasionally try to step out of my comfort zone, coz when you do, it makes you stronger

And besides, after the first few mths of awkwardness, you'll get used to the job, and it becomes your comfort zone too.

It also opens you to more job opportunities in the future... You can't stay in that particular line of job you're in forever, so being comfortable in many fields helps..

The flexi hours / medical benifits will also be useful to you when you have a family of your own.

So i say, Go on ! Its hard step to take but i think it'll be worth it..

And if the new job doesn't work out, then at least be proud to say that you had the guts to step out of your comfort zone. And that you left a job that was leading you nowhere.. aka. no prospects.

dolp

Dude, thks for the long reply! =) Very insightful, I must say. People always stay inside their comfort zone because of the fear of unknown. Yet they don't realise once they step out of their comfort zone, a bigger circle of comfort zone can come by in a matter of months. =)

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Colossus

haha, you're welcome..

Ooo... Just realised i forgot to poll..

dolp

LOL... Actually the poll's not so impt lah.. I value the feedback/opinions more. =D

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tsingtaobeer

change job! since u took that diploma im sure u have interests in that field!! since u have no experience in that field, why not give urself a chance!! anything no nice u can still go back to ur current job as it is not a perm job as u mentioned!! =)

dolp

Yup, and I'm just weighing the pros and cons as well as the risks involved, and opportunity costs. LOL.

Cannot go back to current job lah.. They would have replaced me by the time I leave...

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Apocalyptic

My opinion on job satisfaction vs pay is one thing, but job stability is another. I believe you mentioned you are currently on contract, yes? I believe that any decent permanent job offer is better than most contract jobs. Pay and benefits is only one of the issues.

Last year, I faced the same decision you are facing now. I was a contract staff in a Multi-National Company as an Analyst, and I enjoyed the job immensely. However, when a full time job offer came along, I could not honestly pass it up.

The pros were obvious. I was offered a much better pay, a much wider job scope and more responsibilities.

The cons were that I would be working in a small company, and my career path would switch. It was not so much a step down, as a step sideways and up. I was leaving my comfort zone, and charting unknown territories.

This is how I evaluated my offer, and came to a decision:

In such a situation, you have to be fair to yourself first and foremost. No matter how much your company, your colleagues, and your bosses value you and your work, you are still on contract and subject to the budget and other corporate decisions. In short, you could lose your job, or get reshuffled through no fault of your own. Of course, there is also a chance that you could be converted to a full-time perm staff.

Since you already have a job you find satisfaction in, I would advise you only switch jobs if you really really really like the new job, or do not face the prospect of career growth with your current company. This is something I think only you can evaluate for yourself.

Once you've decided that you like the new job, I'd suggest you talk to your current bosses about the job offer and your intent to leave the company.

Tell them respectfully that you were offered a full time job, and the opportunities you have in the new job. Talk with them about the prospects of staying with your current company. See if they want you to stay and can work something out with the HR department.

It is unlikely, but if you like working in your current company it's worth a shot. At least then you can evaluate your choices more evenly, otherwise your choice should be clear to you.

Whatever you do however, do not let your colleagues or bosses convince you to "tough it out a while longer". Promises of future conversions or promotions are not worth anything unless in writing, signed and sealed by someone with authority.

"Destiny has no secrets."

Yongjin

aoart frm wat Apocalyptic said..... i'll say this... if u go into ads line.... u must be prepared to work at times aft mn or late through the nite for shoots etc.... meida planning reheraslas and etc.... if u r up to it... can give it a try.... its a fun job...

Yong Jin
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