Perspective: Here’s one way to break down the pros and cons of taking a bigger job — or staying where you are
My department supervisor is phenomenal, and the work is creative, varied and satisfying. For the past several months, however, we have been under stress due to supply and labor shortages. This has led to odd hours and overtime, which I have always willingly agreed to do. This will hopefully end, but there are no promises. Also, although I am given responsibility above my pay grade, I do not foresee any time where a promotion in this department would be possible.
But let’s take a closer look at that bird in hand. Fulfilling work and a “phenomenal” manager are obvious assets, but they might be causing you to gloss over the drawbacks, namely: “I am given responsibility above my pay grade” sounds almost like a perk — until you rephrase it as, “I do higher-value work than I am paid for.”Pros: You love the work and your boss.Work Advice: I don't want to be the boss, but I feel pressured to work for a promotionRegular hours, more pay, and interesting work sound like obvious wins — if you trust your employer to uphold those promises.
How much flexibility will you have to set boundaries or tweak the scope of your new job to ensure a good fit for you?
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