madge86
12-21-2007, 05:34 PM
Hi All,
I have a job that I enjoy about 50% of the time. The people are nice, the environment is good...the only thing that particularly bothers me is that I am in a rather mundane administrative role.
Recently, a colleague/friend of mine talked me up to another organization with which mine works quite frequently. The folks there contacted me about a position there with greater responsibility, likely better pay, and more flexibility/authority. While they haven't made me a concrete offer yet, they did say I was their top candidate and that, pending a reference check, I'm their gal.
Where it gets hairy...since the two organizations work closely together, the potential new boss wanted to talk to my current boss about how they recruited me, potential transitions, etc. He did so last night. The issue now is that my current boss would like to make a counter-offer to the offer that has yet to have been made! Great, right? He has asked me to identify what I want out of a job...both with respect to responsibilities and pay structure...write it down, and present it to him next week, after Christmas. "If it's increased responsibility and pay you want," he said, "we can do that here."
I'm not sure what to make of all of this, though. There is a whole substory to it. Many people with whom I work (people I like, remember) find my boss (incidentally, the "CEO" sort of) to be....well, not the best guy in the world. Many have complained about his character and the way he treats them....too many to ignore. Problem is, I've PERSONALLY never experienced this side of him; in fact, he's been rather awesome, even about this whole new job possibility. There is one coworker in particular (for whom I have a deep respect) who is adamant that I "get out of here" before things really turn sour. I'm sort of at a loss....
Recap:
New job = more challenging work, better hours, new people to meet, etc.
Old job = familiar and friendly people (overall), possible chance to redefine set parameters.
What would you do?
(Sorry so long! Thanks for reading!)
I have a job that I enjoy about 50% of the time. The people are nice, the environment is good...the only thing that particularly bothers me is that I am in a rather mundane administrative role.
Recently, a colleague/friend of mine talked me up to another organization with which mine works quite frequently. The folks there contacted me about a position there with greater responsibility, likely better pay, and more flexibility/authority. While they haven't made me a concrete offer yet, they did say I was their top candidate and that, pending a reference check, I'm their gal.
Where it gets hairy...since the two organizations work closely together, the potential new boss wanted to talk to my current boss about how they recruited me, potential transitions, etc. He did so last night. The issue now is that my current boss would like to make a counter-offer to the offer that has yet to have been made! Great, right? He has asked me to identify what I want out of a job...both with respect to responsibilities and pay structure...write it down, and present it to him next week, after Christmas. "If it's increased responsibility and pay you want," he said, "we can do that here."
I'm not sure what to make of all of this, though. There is a whole substory to it. Many people with whom I work (people I like, remember) find my boss (incidentally, the "CEO" sort of) to be....well, not the best guy in the world. Many have complained about his character and the way he treats them....too many to ignore. Problem is, I've PERSONALLY never experienced this side of him; in fact, he's been rather awesome, even about this whole new job possibility. There is one coworker in particular (for whom I have a deep respect) who is adamant that I "get out of here" before things really turn sour. I'm sort of at a loss....
Recap:
New job = more challenging work, better hours, new people to meet, etc.
Old job = familiar and friendly people (overall), possible chance to redefine set parameters.
What would you do?
(Sorry so long! Thanks for reading!)