ADVICE NEEDED: I currently work in a WFH recruiter role with an amazing manager, she listens and is very motivating. My job is very very slow pace and a bit repetitive. I got a job offer for 10k more plus a bonus structure but it is hybrid and travel is required. I do not know whether or not I want to leave my cushion WFH job, I got so used to my routine and not doing much. Also, I like traveling to visit family for the holidays which I can do with my current role.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at
Highlighted IconHIGHLIGHTED

10k isn’t much of a bump when you break it out and u can always use that as leverage with your current company to get an increase

like

Be careful about doing this--I never recommend trying to get your company to counter offer unless you are truly willing to take the leap. They might turn you down, and then if you decide to stay anyway, you end up looking bad.

like

10K is not worth making a switch over (unless you have a very strong bonus structure to go with it).

I recently made a switch from a comfy role, great manager, a team I loved. It was worth it because I got a crazy pay hike, but I still miss the comfort of my prior job.
If your job is slow paced, focus on picking up hobbies, learning, certifications, upskilling, etc.

Make a job switch when the parallel comp justifies it.

like

Also, try to pick up some internal projects if that’s feasible.
Core recruitment can be dry and transactional, and the only aspects of my prior roles that I remember fondly are the projects I did- DEI, process automation, analytics, etc.
When you’re ready to make a job switch- you’ll have a broader portfolio to talk about.

like
Recent IconRecent

I’d stay in the WFH role all day. 10k more isn’t worth it to have a hybrid role AND have to travel. Pass.

like

Forreal not doing that for 10k

likeuplifting

Stay!!! Or can I have your job hahah

likefunny

Based on what you have shared, I would stay in your current role and use this offer to either negotiate your compensation up or talk to your manager about your development needs and how you would like to build new muscle within the company. $10k is very little in comparison to the decreased flexibility and the cost of commute and travel, IMO. Never chase the money unless it comes with a very big opportunity to advance yourself and the trade off is a smart investment.

likehelpful

Would you be open to messaging me the name of your company?

likesmartfunny

Me too! I want something like this for my sanity

Personally, I would keep a fully WFH job even with the lesser pay.

like

10k after taxes is not worth having to travel to work and start over with a new job

like

Where do you work? I need a job like yours!

likesmarthelpfulfunny

$10K with taxes is actually more like $6K/12 months. Maybe you get about $500 more a month. With gas prices and etc, is it worth it? Probably not. But perhaps the bonus target is great?

Don’t leave a nice job, manager and company you like for a small increase. Rarely have I heard this as a good choice from anyone that’s done it. I speak from experience- wrong career move for me but lucky I got another job within months of making the wrong move.

likehelpful

I mean that’s just one offer! Don’t you think there are so many other companies that would still give you the pay bump and still keep you at a WFH? Keep looking!
Also how much travel is actually required?? Did they give you a % or is it just for quarterly meetings?

like

to leave a WFF job with an awesome manager for another WFH job, you'd want a 15% raise. probably 25% extra to go to an office is what youd need to consider.

likesmart

Decided to follow everyone’s advice, I did not take the job opportunity and have taken on extra projects within the DEI space

like

My suggestion is to talk to your current manager and ask for a shift in your work. Stretch projects may lead to a promotion and something you can enjoy in your current company.

like

I would pay $38 a day to be able to WFH.

likefunny

Team WFM over here but you should weigh out you personal priorities.

likehelpful

You probably have already explored this but would the new job allow you to be WFH as long as you travel?

like

Stay.10k is nothing after taxes

like

I don't think I would leave for 10k more. If you can negotiate like 15-20k more then maybe. But good managers are hard to come by .

like

I’m in a similar work situation…. What do you do to pass the time?! I feel guilty pulling out a coloring book 😬

likefunny

Enjoy it! I keep tellling my team try to enjoy the down time while you can, see friends, see family, enjoy life because when it’s over you will miss it.

like

Related Posts

Hi! Any of you in the Pittsburgh area hiring! Let me know. Looking to exit from consulting

likehelpful

What are some roles that change professionals have left consulting for? Would love to know org, function, and pay range if possible. TIA

like

You did an interview and your interviewer apologized that the travel time 180minutes was much higher than 30minutes scheduled time for the interview and that It could have been done remotely, but she has to follow the process. I am still waiting for feedback though.

Is this just a humane demonstration?

like

With over 2 YOE in commercial sales at Dell and look at other tech company. What should seeking OTE (Base + Commission) when interviewing with other companies ? Open to any advice.

like

I’ve been working for a company for 25yrs, looking for advancement. I’m considered an SME, managing people, Vendors and working on large system conversions. Have provided long term goals. When requesting feedback I’m told I’m on the right path, no suggestions on what to improve. I asked about timelines for advancement and not being given anything concrete. Recently interviewed with another company as a Vendor Mgmt partner. Individual contributor, high visible position with potential. Thoughts?

like

Anyone willing to share how much they are making as an Mri technologist in Chicago? I know downtown pays better then suburbs. I work in one of the big university hospitals and make 40 per hour. I have masters and 6 years of experience. I recently learned that a new grad who doesnt have his state boards yet has 39 per hour. A coworker experience of 20 years gets 50per hour. Not sure what to think of their weird pay scale. 🙂

like

Hi, I have a collaborative interview(second interview) tomorrow with a tech startup for a product marketing manager position. I haven’t experienced a collaborative interview before and I’m not sure what to expect. How should I prepare?

like

Any openings for Python/Django profile?
Skills- Python, Django, MongoDB, MySQL, JavaScript, PHP, Laravel

like

How do you best leverage a job offer when you don’t want to leave? In the running for a VP job (higher level than now) that pays $70k higher than what I currently make. I want to ask for more money, but don’t want them to see me as a flight risk or that I am not loyal anymore. Or my bigger fear is they’ll say they cannot offer me any more and then I feel like I have egg on my face. Any tips for delicately balancing this?

like

Any government or gov contracting positions in the public health space anyone can recommend? Any direct hire positions if gov? Looking to make $115-125k.

likehelpful

What role “generally” pays more at Google? Product Manager or Sales Engineer?

likehelpful

What max can be offered in terms of CTC for SDE3 , 5.4 years of experience here ?
Tech stack : embedded , OS,linux,C,device drivers

Hi, Deloitte Digital is hiring for the following roles. If you are interested, please DM me. Deloitte

Post Photo
like

What’s a good base for 5 yoe full stack at product companies or unicorn startups?

like

Has market correction happened for L7s? What is the avg fixed component for L7 and L8 after market correction.

Talking about D&S and C&I

like

What salary can I expect as a Manager 1 in Accounting Advisory in NYC at a mid-tier firm (GT, BDO, RSM)?

like

Best HYSA with a good account opening bonus?

Does anyone have good books to read or people to follow on LinkedIn or Twitter who are well known in the B2B Marketing space? I might be transitioning to a new role in B2B from B2C and I want to make sure I’m selling the right skills I already have and learn quickly if I get this job.

like

Just found out that end of the year I will be promoted from analyst directly to VP and since it’s such a large jump I’ll be the lowest paid VP in asset management at only $135k TC. Should I stay it out and wait for TC to align or take the promotion and jump ship bc I will likely get paid more elsewhere given how recruiters/other companies eat up hiring recently promoted ppl from other firms?

likeupliftinghelpfulfunny

Hi, does anyone know how much does a front office VP make at TD securities in Toronto? In a group like Structured Finance @

like

More Posts

If you were only 5 months into working a tier 3 company and then got an offer from a tier 1 company, how much higher would the TC need to be for you to potentially burn that bridge?

like

I own a small residential interior design company in a mid sized city in the Midwest. “Hiring” an entry level designer that is still in design school—however she’s been working at our company for a year in procurement role, so she has some relevant experience. Any thoughts on pay?

like

What has been your average % raise on a non-promo year over the course of your career?

like

Recently got a contract job at Facebook NY. I’ve mostly only been a FTE for the entirety of my career, so a bit nervous as I want to eventually be offered FT but feeling a lot of pressure to perform for the next 5 months to prove my worth. At some point it will surely get exhausting. Any tips for how to deal with this? Also curious to know what a mid-level PM normally gets paid as a freelancer?

like

Hi all i just been granted student dependent visa in australia can i work full time without any work permit and can anyone let me know how to find a job in melbourne?

like

I got call back from Capgemini that my expected CTC has been met. HR told "I got approval from my seniors of your expected CTC. I am generating offer letter in the system. You will get the offer letter by today EOD or by Tomorrow" Is he fooling me or I will really get the offer letter? Capgemini
Role: Team lead
Experience: 9 years
CTC offered: 21LPA fixed.
Techstack: .Net

like

Vive la France !

like

Anyone have experience with Donut app? And their 4% APY? Had any issues pulling money back out? Whats the risk here?

like

My neighbor across the way walks around naked in the mornings. Highlight of my work day 😍

like

Accenture- Multiple opportunities for QA tester, Business analysts, automated and manual testing, functional Test Planning.
Experience 2-12 years
Dm me.

like

ISO woman’s watch for smaller wrists — under 2k-what would you buy?

like

Taking AUD this week, any suggestions?

Have 3 years of tax processing then 2.5 years with tax prep; passed CPA exam. What is the comp i should take? Thanks

like

A promotion from analyst to senior analyst OR analyst to associate OR analyst to consultant should increase your salary by what %?

like

In one month is my mid term review.. Should I let my mentor know I'm applying for mba this year now or should I wait till after the review session? I'm afraid mentioning going to b school would hurt my "fast promotion". What's your guy's experience? :)

like

Anyone have any good projects posted?

This is the thread to boast about a creative deal that you made by using leverage and/or collateral.

like

I joined an agency about 2 months ago and every single day I get more responsibilities, to the point that I don't even know what my actual job title is. I'm frustrated, to say the least.

like

Wondering if anyone can share the approximate timeline after applying to Target Corp. to hearing something from them. Applied 9/1 and on the applicant portal the status still says “in progress.” I got a great internal referral, but I’ve not reached out to the hiring manager. 😬 I know there were a few hundred applicants — what’s a realistic timeline and what could I say to the hiring manager if I reach out to them. Many thanks.

like

Boston Consulting Group BCG interview coming up. What are compelling reasons for answering reason looking to move when coming from competitor?

like

Additional Posts in Human Resources

Do you still implement reference checks (on top of background checks)? I’m not convinced of the value add to the selection process and it takes a lot of time and resources

like

Can a company renege an offer after a bad reference? Will they?

like

Curious how folks are governing/auditing their HRIS data. Wondering if this always done it manually.

like

Advice on taking the SHRM-SCP exam? I’m taking the exam tomorrow and not feeling as prepared as I should. Who has taken the SCP exam? How difficult did you find it?

like

Is anyone else exhausted with their consulting staff thinking they’re gods? Being treated with disrespect constantly by them is so draining. How do you manage your responses to them that’s not a 30 second turnaround?

likesmartfunny

Im working on creating job descriptions from scratch. Is it illegal or not a good practice to take ideas from other job descriptions on the web? I won’t be using word for word of course - a paraphrase and adding our company touch. Any advice?

like

Has anyone used the “Happify” app in conjunction with an employee “Be Well” challenge? If so, can you let me know how the app was used? Thank you!

I am going to move in the next few month to a location with a higher cost of living due to personal circumstances. I love my current company but I’ve only been here a little over a month, how should I go about requesting if it’s possible to get a salary increase? Might be a stretch but thought it might be worth mentioning.

like

Hi, I am bringing together a team through a reorg any suggestions on how to bring a new team together remotely?

like

Looking for some referrals to Third party I-9 representatives/company that are nationwide. Thank you!

like

I work for a nightmare of a CHRO. 100% bottom-line, 0% empathy. My husband and I decided to move out of state (back to where we are from) with a job lined up. What’s the best way to break this news to the most misogynistic, arrogant and elitist human ever? The concept of “Burning Bridges” is more than welcome.

like

I currently am Area Recruiter that would like to transition to a HR Generalist. Does anyone have any ideas to share?

like

SPHR exam- has anyone ever been “randomly selected” for an application audit? This just happened to me and the sheer amount of effort that is going to go into collecting all the documents almost makes me not want to follow through. Since I didn’t finish undergrad, they’re asking for a copy of my high school diploma or transcript and that itself is going to be an absolute nightmare to get hold of. Guess I’m not really looking for a solution here, just venting.

like

Does anyone have the 2020 SHRM books for sale or to borrow? My job won’t contribute towards my certification. I’ve already paid for my test. I have the books from 2015 but I’d like to study from the 2020. I tried finding them online to purchase but sellers of affordable books aren’t responding.

Anyone prepping for the SHRM-CP test? I’m taking a prep course this fall and would love tips or to know if there are any study groups out there!

like

What’s the current WFH model @Merck ? Are they doing a hybrid schedule? How many days?

like

Hello please can I find Victoria’s boot camp I keep hearing about this being great to study for shrm exam but I can’t find it anywhere thank you

like

I’ve been in my current position (Bookkeeper) for 4 years now. I’m highly interested in taking the PHR, and I’m wondering if I would qualify for the 4 year HR professional job requirement to be eligible to test for the certificate. I work for a small business, therefore I do all the on boarding paperwork/payroll. Any advice is appreciated.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal