I quit my job but they offered me more money to stay. Help?!?

Question

I put in my notice to leave my current job. My last day is supposed to be August 15. I am quitting to pursue a degree in Accounting full-time, which I am half way finished with.

My current job is in non-profit management. Yesterday, my boss offered me a promotion and a $6,000 raise to stay with the oranization. My new salary will be $40,000 a year. I am 28 years old, I enjoy my job about half the time, but I see myself doing something more professional and making more money. Not doing this. It is very tempting to stay as my boss will be retiring in two years and it would be a natural transition for me to take his job. Financially, I have plenty of money saved up to finish school without having to work.

I don't know what to do?!? What do you think is the best choice? I am very torn.

Answer 1

I agree.

Answer 2

I think happiness should play a huge role in your job.  Are you happy with you job itself, coworkers, boss, clients etc.  If you are dreading going to work, then maybe its something you need to consider walking away.  By going to school, chances are you will put yourself in a better advantage to make even more money later, but does money really bring happiness?  Do you think you would enjoy your boss' job if you were to move into it?  could you see yourself being happy there?  if so, perhaps you ought to stay.  How much is your happiness worth to you though?  Good luck

Answer 3

Do what will make you happy for future times. The right now thing is not always the right thing. I know I used to love my job but I know what I want to do now. It will be difficult for me to get a degree doing what I want but I know it will be worth it. You have to think about it in that manner.

Answer 4

I you don't NEED the money, go with what you WANT to do.  Doing what you LIKE is always a better long term plan than doing ANYTHING just for money.  If money WAS an issue, I would ask if you can keep the job while taking classes.

Answer 5

Think about some creative solutions....  Is there any way to keep your job and pursue your accounting degree?

If you are miserable at your current job and you have enough money to support yourself while in school full time, maybe that's the right choice, but if you think your boss is sincere and really wants you to stay on, maybe you can compromise....

Ask him if you can work flexible hours, maybe even part-time while you go to school.

I understand your desire to make more money and I understand your position in working in the non-profit field... but, maybe you can figure out someway to help one another out and both get what you want until he hires the right person to replace you.

Answer 6

Can you continue pursuing your career and your Accounting degree at the same time?  If so, wouldn't it be better to get your degree and still have some money in the bank?  That way you wouldn't have a "break" in your resume and you would still be able to network.  The raise and promotion are a good incentive to stay.  Does you employer have a tuition reimbursement program?  That would be another consideration, after all if your tuition would be free, that is just another reason to stay.  You can always leave at a later date if the situation isn't working for you, but you never know until you give it a try.

Answer 7

i would think about going to school online and having the non-profit company pay for it somehow,, then you can get the promotion, raise and education.. tell them thats what you want and it has to happen that way.... if you are unhappy at a job,, then leave no matter what. .there are plenty out there.. but if you like it,,, then why not take the extra cash and do school on the weeknights or weekends or online,,, have the company work with your hours so you can do both.