job advice

[huberm]

i recently started a new job a few weeks ago. Well, today I got a job offer for another job. After bonuses and everything is figured in, the one I have now pays a little bit more per year (around $3k more). However, this other job has some advantages too. I think a few years down the road I will have more room for growth and I wouldn't have to sell my house and move, as it is near my home.

Heres the deal. If I ditch my current job of three weeks I would have to repay the relocation expenses they have so far paid - about $7k. Plus I would feel really weird and unethical quitting after only three weeks.

ATOT, please advise!!!!

 

[Aharami]

stay

 

[KLin]

Are you looking for reassurance that it's ok to quit a job only after working there 3 weeks after they spent thousands of dollars on hiring you?

 

[JohnCU]

that's tough... i dunno, i hear being loyal to a company is dead nowadays but if it was me, i probably wouldn't leave.

 

[Gooberlx2]

I'd stay.

 

[erub]

not for less cash

 

[Gibson486]

You are gonna leave for $3k?

 

[JohnCU]

Originally posted by: Gibson486
You are gonna leave for $3k?

$3k less

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: JohnCU

Originally posted by: Gibson486
You are gonna leave for $3k?

$3k less

woah...i missed that.....


you are gonna leave for 3k less? They better put a clause in your contract that states you will become a VP in 2 years.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Were both jobs in play originally.

If you feel Job#2 is better, let them know that you have already committed to Job #1 and that they have paid for the relo. IF Job #2 really wants you, see if they will cover those costs.

 

[Q]

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Originally posted by: JohnCU

Originally posted by: Gibson486
You are gonna leave for $3k?

$3k less

woah...i missed that.....


you are gonna leave for 3k less? They better put a clause in your contract that states you will become a VP in 2 years.

Yes but he says he feels in the long run the other is better.

That's a tough decision.

EDIT: Common has a good idea

 

[HardcoreRobot]

you made a commitment, be a man
try again in 6mo or a year

 

[pstylesss]

I would stay.

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: Quintox

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Originally posted by: JohnCU

Originally posted by: Gibson486
You are gonna leave for $3k?

$3k less

woah...i missed that.....


you are gonna leave for 3k less? They better put a clause in your contract that states you will become a VP in 2 years.

Yes but he says he feels in the long run the other is better.

That's a tough decision.

EDIT: Common has a good idea

I guess....but jobs come and go. How much better of an opportunity could it be and what does better growth mean to him? He means going from a job title 1 to a job title 2? If so, that is not worth it at all.

 

[SSSnail]

In the long run, you don't know what's gonna happen.

 

[imported_Imp]

Originally posted by: huberm
Heres the deal. If I ditch my current job of three weeks I would have to repay the relocation expenses they have so far paid - about $7k. Plus I would feel really weird and unethical quitting after only three weeks.

ATOT, please advise!!!!

That would be my main inhibition. Out money aside for a second, and ask yourself if this other job will significantly increase your chances of getting THE job you really want or even dream of. If yes, do it. If not, don't burn the bridges. A month after you start your new job, you won't give 2 shits how you screwed your old place over. They probably won't either, it's not like people don't apply for openings.

 

[huberm]

Originally posted by: Common Courtesy
Were both jobs in play originally.

If you feel Job#2 is better, let them know that you have already committed to Job #1 and that they have paid for the relo. IF Job #2 really wants you, see if they will cover those costs.

no, both jobs were not in play at the same time.

I told them I would need to someone recoup the costs of paying back my employer, but they said they don't typically do sign on bonuses. To help though, they agreed to raise my salary offer 5k. BUT I will probably get sued by my employer if I can't pay it back right away.

 

[spidey07]

You need to stay for at least a year at your current job. You accepted the offer. People talk and ESPECIALLY since they gave you a relocation package you'll be marked for life in that city.

Here's the thing, whatever position the other company is describing for you - you're actual job should you jump could be completely and totally different. Plus you can never use your current job on your resume. Gaps in employment raise serious questions.

 

[Corporate Thug]

leaving the new company in a short period of time should not factor too heavily in your decision.

 

[Skunkwourk]

stay, after investing in that much to get you there in the first place, you can assume you have some job security there. Who knows what will happen at the new company.

 

[Codewiz]

Originally posted by: huberm

Originally posted by: Common Courtesy
Were both jobs in play originally.

If you feel Job#2 is better, let them know that you have already committed to Job #1 and that they have paid for the relo. IF Job #2 really wants you, see if they will cover those costs.

no, both jobs were not in play at the same time.

I told them I would need to someone recoup the costs of paying back my employer, but they said they don't typically do sign on bonuses. To help though, they agreed to raise my salary offer 5k. BUT I will probably get sued by my employer if I can't pay it back right away.

To me that means, they don't want you badly enough. 7K shouldn't be a big deal with they really want you.

 

[tallest1]

How much of that relocation money have you spent?

(I'm amazed no one has asked this)

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: Codewiz

Originally posted by: huberm

Originally posted by: Common Courtesy
Were both jobs in play originally.

If you feel Job#2 is better, let them know that you have already committed to Job #1 and that they have paid for the relo. IF Job #2 really wants you, see if they will cover those costs.

no, both jobs were not in play at the same time.

I told them I would need to someone recoup the costs of paying back my employer, but they said they don't typically do sign on bonuses. To help though, they agreed to raise my salary offer 5k. BUT I will probably get sued by my employer if I can't pay it back right away.

To me that means, they don't want you badly enough. 7K shouldn't be a big deal with they really want you.

What???? 7K is alot in a hiring budget.....Yes, it chump chnage to the company, but its alot in a hiring budget.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Originally posted by: huberm

Originally posted by: Common Courtesy
Were both jobs in play originally.

If you feel Job#2 is better, let them know that you have already committed to Job #1 and that they have paid for the relo. IF Job #2 really wants you, see if they will cover those costs.

no, both jobs were not in play at the same time.

I told them I would need to someone recoup the costs of paying back my employer, but they said they don't typically do sign on bonuses. To help though, they agreed to raise my salary offer 5k. BUT I will probably get sued by my employer if I can't pay it back right away.

You had an offer or was employed #1 and then kept looking for #2?

If you have been at the job #1 for a month and still kept looking for #2; that was wrong. You knew you had the relo costs within your contract to #1 and never thought on how to cover those.

If #1 offered, you should have stalled them for 1-2 weeks and informed #2 and others that you had an offer on the table and they had to commit within a set time frame.

Either way you either attempted to be greedy and or unethical.

 

[Danman]

Eh, stay. Like others said, it may not be worth it. Stick it out at least six months to see if your current gig works out. If not, the door may always be open.