Job resignation...urgh

[TXHokie]

First time ever I've had to decide to resign from a job that I was comfortable in - good pay, good people, but am leaving this comfort zone because I feel the job's future is questionable during downturn (can you say outsource?) and it's not quite in my field of interest.
I floated my resume and got an offer with what seems like an exciting position doing what I like, + in compensation but the one questionable thing is the people I'll be working with. I don't know anyone at the new place that could give me any insight.
In any case, my initial resignation was not accepted right away and I was give incentive to stay - more pay, bonus, do what I want etc. My boss tells me that ultimately, it's really the people you work with that makes all the difference so I should consider it and will probably burn bridges with upper management because of my critical role if I leave. But I figure once I gave notice, my loyalty would be questionable and it's really not my chosen career path anyway so didn't accept the counter offer. I do feel bad leaving the people I work with hanging and heading out into the unknown but hey, makes life more interesting. Never thought how lousy I'd feel when leaving a job that doesn't suck.

 

[alien42]

"will probably burn bridges with upper management because of my critical role if I leave"

F them

 

[SpunkyJones]

LOL at your boss for equating giving proper notice to burning bridges. If there is no future there, then its time to move on, its just that simple.

 

[Pugnax]

Sounds like you made the right decision. Outsourcing is definitely making a lot of good people leave. You're not the first.

 

[Nightfall]

A few rules...

If you do decide to leave a company, and turn in your resignation, never accept a counter offer. The instant you decide to leave and hand in that resignation letter, you have shown to management there that your loyalties are elsewhere. There is a very high percentage chance that you will be replaced sooner rather than later if you do stay.

As for you moving on, there is always going to be a scary sensation. When you are comfortable, its easy to stay in one place. Change always is a little scary to most people. However, everything works out in the end. You will mix in well with your coworkers. You will do a good job. Think positive.

I was put in the same situation last year in January when I lost my job of 7.5 years due to downsizing. I did contract work for 2 months and found the job I am in now a few weeks after that was finished. Both situations were a little scary, but it all worked out for the best. I am much happier here than I ever have been before.

 

[WingZero94]

Gotta love what your boss said.... thing is, if they ever decided to eliminate your position nobody would seem to care. My company takes care of itself. I take care of WingZero94 Incorporated. I will be the one who decides if they are or are not a client anymore. Can't count on many businesses being loyal these days.

 

[Vonkhan]

nothing to feel bad about - you made the right choice