At what point is it a good idea to change jobs? If I had a potential opportunity that paid slightly more but offered less benefits, meant a longer commute, and was potentially just as boring as this job, is it worth taking? Just to get away? I had a terrible time getting out of bed this morning after a three-day weekend. All I could think about was how boring my job is, and how I wish I was doing something else. Trading boring for boring may not be the best choice, but it would be different, I guess.
I started up my car yesterday, and it sounded awful. I popped the hood, and voila! No antifreeze! None whatsoever! So I dumped some in, and now it's fine. You'd think those people I just paid $430 to would have noticed that there was no antifreeze. Grrr.
We spent $100 on spices this weekend. Yes - $100 on spices (half of it was for my mother) - at
We also spent too much at Target, but what else is new?
Coming up this week: maternity clothes shopping with my pregnant friend, a meetup.com event, and a friend's birthday dinner.
January 16th, 2007 at 05:00 pm 1168966855
It may pay "slightly more", but you'll have to relearn a job with a longer commute that will cost more gas, wear & tear on your car, as well as time lost commuting. Traffic may also be an issue, but I don't know any details regarding your job.
In any case, I'm personally not the type to move around unless it's something substantially better that can justify the move.
On typical job applications, moving around a lot also doesn't reflect well, as some employers may think you're not someone who will stick around.
January 16th, 2007 at 06:36 pm 1168972598
January 16th, 2007 at 06:43 pm 1168973019
Careful on the shopping trips! And have fun at the meetup.com thing.
January 16th, 2007 at 06:45 pm 1168973139
January 16th, 2007 at 07:03 pm 1168974228
Of course, only you know exactly what the pros and cons are, so only you can decide. However, $6400 would be incentive enough to get me to move. But again, it's up to you.
January 16th, 2007 at 07:05 pm 1168974329
How much longer is the commute? The upside to changing is that you always have that "honeymoon period" where you like it just because it's new. Also, you already know that your current job is boring, maybe this one won't be that bad. Would you be learning any new skills?
The downside is that you pretty recently took this job. If you take a new one and don't last long, it may look like you're a "job hopper". Wow, tough decision. Good luck!
January 16th, 2007 at 07:08 pm 1168974532
If you’re in the wrong job, sometimes you need motivation to move on and try something else! Boredom or even failure is an important part of figuring out what we do best.
I've failed forward before as well as been bored forward.
Seek the light little flower! Might as well get paid more if you're already going to be bored anyway. Is there no way at your current location to increase your interest?? Maybe get involved w/helping another department on a special project or cross-train as a fill-in for someone which will also increase your skillset???
January 16th, 2007 at 07:27 pm 1168975649
Good point Lux, if I'm going to be bored, might as well get paid more
We'll see if they are even interested in me after hearing my salary requirements. I've got a strong resume, so hopefully they'll bite.
January 16th, 2007 at 09:53 pm 1168984384
Good luck, whichever way you decide to proceed.
January 17th, 2007 at 03:50 am 1169005858
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