Advice on what to do in my job

LegacyUser

Hi,
I need to sound this off some people, cause its swirling around in my head and I cant make a decision.
It is work related.

I am there nearly a year. Thoe job I do, I like it. Ive become comfortable in it-it was very hard to get my head around when I started off. I am at the top of that salary already, so I dont think the wage will get any better.

So, Ive been offered another position - on the same pay. It has more responsibility, and in some ways slightly harder, but there is no negotiation on the wage. Ill stay what I am on. I was told that maybe when Ive proven myself, I might be eligible. Also, this position would have more opportunities (whether I stay there or move somewhere else). I also might add, I have very little experience in the new area, but I can do it. I just have nothing to leverage against when trying to look for a pay rise (company said this - good opportunity for me, but they were not going to pay me anymore cause I have little experience).

So, do I stay in something that the wage suits, or do I take the other position, hoping in a year or two it pays off money/job wise?

Am confused. Any advice please.

ravima

The first thing that comes to mind in the current economic climate is - how secure are both jobs? Is there a probation period in the second and are you permanent in the first?

If you are permanent in the first and the future solvency of employer is good, then you are a goal up?

If you are not permanent in your current job and/or the security is not great, then how secure is the new job?

Giving up a permanent job for same money for a elss secure new bob would not seem to make economic sense to me. It might make sense in other areas, such as happiness, less stress etc, but reality matters

LegacyUser

Hi - the jobs are within the same company - both permanent.

Do I stay with the job that the pay reflects, or go for the job that might pay off in the future/may have more prospects?

The new job has more responsibility, but they say I have no experience to negotiate at the moment...come back to negotiate in 6 months or a year (and who knows might be knocked back then too). To be honest I dont know what to do.

I was told that they definitely want me to do the job (that they think I am good enough to do it - I havent proven myself yet), but there are people there years in the new job position who are only on a few grand more than what I am on at the mo (dont know how true this is).

Can anyone spell this out clearly for me? Am confused.

mconigol

OP it's generally easier to take an opportunity when it presents itself than to turn it down and be stuck waiting years for it to ever arise again in my opinion.

It all really depends on what you want to OP. If your happy where you are and don't ever want added responsibility then stay where you are. If however you want to progress, not only with your current employer, then this opportunity could open doors for you elsewhere.

Do what feels right. Money is not the be all and end all, especially if your in the early stages of your career.

In a bit of a similar situation myself at the moment actually!

LegacyUser

the chance to gain experience is worth it's weight in gold - why do you think so many companies offer internships with no pay, just so ppl can get that experience....so my view would be unless u absolutely need the cash, take the experience, later you can move company with that experience and get a better paid position if they can't offer one to you. money is not as important as advancing your career, first advance then ask for the money.

Firetrap

I think if I was in your shoes, I'd take the new job. Sure, it's galling to be on the same money as you're on now and you do sound like you're looking at this very much from the money point of view. On the other hand, if you take the other position, you'll be learning new things and gaining invaluable experience. Neither of which are to be sniffed at. It will also improve your position should you go back to your employers and look for more money down the line. It won't do you any harm either should you go job hunting elsewhere.

I've found in my working life to date that the little extra bits and bobs that I've done have served me well when it comes to promotions, interviews etc. There are times when it's worth playing the long game and taking that little bit of pain for long term gain.