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Check it out. You can always decline an offer if it’s not for you. Also how do you know you won’t really like the job more than your current one until you interview?
…there is also a chance that you could get a counteroffer from your current employer so another reason to pursue it
I had a similar discussion/situation happen w my husband and I was on Maternity leave as well. I have been at my company for 7 years and I actually enjoy my job and the people I work with. My boss is great, I’ve learned a ton from him and he’s flexible/understanding (but also tough).
I got the job at the other company, pressured into interviewing - more money, Same role. I didn’t want to take it bc “guilt” and also I knew coming off Mat leave I didn’t want to relearn a new company, nor have to prove myself by working late hrs etc. (as an aside, my husb is a heartless consultant who doesn’t understand the guilt part lol) I ended up discussing with my current boss, told him I didn’t want to leave but I was under valued. I didn’t expect a match but I did want an increase in salary. I got 5k over the other position and I stayed., overall a 25% inc in pay.
You can really only do this once. But I think I timed it right. My boss has always given me great raises (10-15%) so it’s not like he hasn’t valued me, just the industry I’m in often doesn’t have the same budget as others.
I would do the interview, see where it goes, but go with your gut. Mine told me to stay. It’s not your husbands choice it’s yours and yours alone. Your career, your move. Good luck !!
How much more money? If less than the amount you would get as a double promotion at your current job, it’s probably not worth the risk.
Some questions, I would ask myself:
Would I really enjoy this new position or is it something I am just good at?
Also, as President at the new company, could you negotiate a golden parachute for yourself in case things wouldn’t work out?
Would you be able to negotiate a starting date that would allow you to wrap things up nicely at your current job? That way if things don’t work out at the new job, you could always come back to your current job on good terms.
I think it’s great he is interested in helping you with your career but how about he concentrate on his too? Unless you are the sole breadwinner and he is home with kids, maybe he can concentrate on getting himself something that makes more and you can stay at a rare job you love.
1000% check it out and see how far you can get and then worry about making a decision. Best case you have options to pick and choose from worst case you don’t land the role but you get great experience looking into it. Remember women normally take less risks than men which is one of many reasons wage gaps exists. Never miss out on an opportunity because you are comfortable!
Don’t.
You got this - use your own gut!!!
Are you not sure because you are nervous about taking on such a big role? Are there any red flags with the role? It it something you are interested in doing? If you don’t want to move because you are comfy and feel safe in your current role- then you should really look hard at the new role, especially if it meets one of your needs- more money. If you are just facing imposter syndrome - then explore the job and see if it might be right for you- and make sure you give yourself credit for the talent and skills you have developed
Not sure what size company you’re at, but a President level role that can be sourced by an unaffiliated spouse is not aligned with the levels/comp at any company size that i’d feel comfortable leaving a stable job that I’m happy at for…
Take the meeting. If they offer you something, use the opportunity as leverage for promotion or $ in your current employer. That’s a good man who brings you a nice job opportunity. Buy him a Harley with the extra cash.
Have the discussion and if you like the role, make sure you have a contract and spend a lot of time interviewing them / the company.
Your intuition is always a reliable gut-check. No harm in checking it out, but be very careful about accepting something that is less than clear.
Since when do husbands find jobs for their wives? Also, get him to earn more! Wtf
How is this a bad thing? He’s supporting his wife and putting her up for a big role. He found like a great husband. My husband told a friend of his that I would be a better candidate than him for a role - and the company reached out and I went through the interview process. It didn’t work out, but I really appreciated my husband seeing my talent and promoting me out in the world l.
You can't turn down an offer you don't have. Might as well check it out...
What does your gut say about it? Do you feel excited about the prospect of a new challenge? Or do you feel apprehensive about leaving your current job? If you do decide to take the new job just remember that you're not locked into it forever. If you find that you're not happy then you can always go back to your old job or look for something else.
I think it’s always worth having the conversation and learning more about the opportunity. You can always step back or decline at any time. I had a situation like that 10+ years ago, a job that required me to move across the country. I was actually convinced I wouldn’t take it, but I ended up falling in love with the opportunity and doing something completely unexpected. Even if you get an offer and you declined it will have learned a lot.