A work vent

[Maleficent13]

Those of you who have read some of my previous work posts know that although I have a good job making decent money, my company is not exactly the most pleasant to work for. I suck it up, because, well, if I want to pay my bills and eat, that's what I have to do.

As an aside, I have been actively job hunting for about 6-9 months now. A few offers, but nothing close to the money. Jobs in my field aren't really plentiful right now.

Now, to my vent. Last month, another manager left work one day and never came back (it happens more than it should). Anyway, it left her position open. My boss called the VP in charge of that division and told him he should consider me for the job. She did this without consulting or even telling me she was going to. The VP called me and wanted to talk about it, so I did, politely.

Last Friday, he called me again and offered me the position. It pays about the same as I'm already making, and it's in a division that I have worked in before and really disliked. It's also the most high stress position in the company. I told him I needed the weekend to think it over.

My issues are this: my current boss is going to be pissed if I don't take this, as she "recommended" me. HR will also be pissed, because I'm the only candidate who requires no training for it. The VP will be pissed. And I'd be basically screwing myself out of ever advancing here, even if I wanted to.

Whether I take it or not, I'm cooked. This just sucks.

 

[klmklm]

Can you use this as an opportunity to negotiate some changes in the new position, that would lessen some of the problems you noticed before in that division?
Good luck, either way.

 

[vettechick99]

I really wanted to reply to this, but I have no idea what you should do!

But here is some ~~**~*~*~ Pixie dust ~~*~*~*~*

Keep us updated...

 

[WDSearcher]

I agree with klmklm ... use this as a way to turn the job into something you want to do. The company is benefitting by not having to train you -- you should get something out of it too.

 

[Amberle3]

That's a very good point - if they really want you in that position then you have some leverage to work with.

You don't have the take the offer that's on the table. Let them know that you'd be willing to consider the position if X, Y and Z were changed/included/upped whatever.

If you're moving to a position that's got more responsibility and more stress than your current position, then the salary should reflect that. You should also be frank and let them know that you disliked working in that area before and tell them (as calmly and without bias as you can) WHY you disliked it. Morale is low. The team doesn't work well together. Whatever. Explain that changes are needed there to make the division work better, and that you'd rather not go back into the division without those changes in place (or the authority to make those changes).

So, it CAN be an opportunity to increase your salary and effect some positive changes at the same time.

 

[diznygirl]

Well, if you already find working there unpleasant, then taking this new position will just be more of the same.

Take it and keep looking elsewhere. Just don't forget to update your resume!

Good luck.