Should I take this job offer or keep my same ole job?

Question

I have a opportunity to take a job that pays a dollar or two more than the one I currently have, but not sure if I should take it. Im currently working at a place full time all year around that I been employed at for 5 years in which I am a union member with, but the job, as does any job, comes with some stress and it is 2nd shift. The job offer is a 9 month fulltime permanent positon on the day shift and doing work which I believe I may enjoy. It also is position that I wouldnt have to supervise people which I do in my current job. I feel somewhat safe in my current job due to being a union member and most of the staff enjoy working with me, but I feel that i can do better. I'm sort of hesitant to leave something that I'm so use to doing and something that is currently stable, but also there is a part of me that wants to venture on to possibly better myself. Though the new position is full time, it is only 9 months out of the year and if I accepted it, I would have to find work to fill the 3 months I'm off. Both jobs offer similar good benefits.

Answer 1

I know its hard trying to figure out if your making the right decision. I had that choice to make a few months ago, I was so stressed about it I could not sleep. So I took a chance and did it. I really love this new job that i'm at. I'm not saying that the job your looking at will be worth quitting, but if your not happy with your old job you would not be thinking about a new job. Thats my opinion anyway.. Good Luck!

Answer 2

The way you describe both jobs, it sounds like the things you "like" about your existing job are basically comfort factors - you didn't actually say that you enjoy your current job. I have rarely regretted stepping out of my comfort zone and trying something new, so I would generally recommend doing the same.

Having said that, if you can't make another arrangement for the three months, and this is going to put you in financial hardship, then it's probably not the best solution for you. Only you know all the details of your circumstance.

If you can afford it, I would try the new job - it doesn't seem that you are in love with your current one, and truly, we should never be stressed at work, despite how many people are.

Answer 3

"but I feel that i can do better"

This is the phrase that stuck in my mind after I read your question.

It tells me that you would feel better about yourself if you were doing this new job.  If the new job is secure-- you know they won't lay you off or eliminate the position-- and if you feel you could probably go back to the old job at some later date, if things didn't work out as well as planned in the new job-- then I think you should go for it.