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Currently serving notice period and looking for a job in Pune.
I have good experience in tableau and also I have good pharma domain knowledge with some experience in people management as well. Overal exp is 7 years.
Please guide me with any available opportunity. My LWD is first week of Nov.
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Joined on current company: November 2021
Current CTC: 7.26 LPA( 6 fixed and 1.26 variable pay) Offered CTC:13.2 LPA (fixed: 12 and 1.2 variable pay)
Total years of experience: 5.5 years
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I got another offer by got call from applied long time before job.
Just i tried and cracked.
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There is nothing wrong with you being content. It’s not always about a competition :)
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We are but the sum of our experiences. One thing I know for sure is that I will NEVER compromise my mental health for a job again. After all, is better to have a job to enjoy than none, or one that sucks the life out of you.
If you are able to meet your financial obligation at your current level, keep this course. What we do for a living is not what defines us, is how we show up to work, the way we treat people, the words we speak that will leave a legacy and resonate with others.
Be happy and keep your mental peace. 🤍
I disagree. One can feel good knowing they played the game, climbed up the ladder then decided to climb back down to smell the roses. So many spend so little time at home or with their families due to work commitments all for more money. What’s the point of having a beautiful home and vacation home and boat if you never get to enjoy them?
I am at peace with stepping down the ladder. The step down afforded me the opportunity for long walks before dark on weekdays, improved health as less hours at the desk, weekly movie night with my peeps, more energy to exercise, and so many more. We choose our addictions. I chose to be addicted to life, fun, and my family…..not more money.
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This is what I want too OP. It's not worth it anymore to keep grinding and killing myself for a job that won't care about me if something happens. For me it's also not wanting to miss out on life because of a job, which is what I felt like I did this past year (but also years previously).
I think if you're content in where you are, that's more important. Our industry is filled with competitive type A folks, so taking a step back might feel odd.
I’ve noticed this trend a lot more recently than in the past. We’ve been getting applicants for non-management roles that are happily stepping back from management, and taking lower pay, to not deal with the stress and WLB issues that come with management roles. We get highly qualified people, they get better WLB. Wins all around.
Good for you! As stated before, you are not your job and it does not define. I am in my late 50s and if I was to do it all again I would chose not to put my job before my mental health and family. The stress in my industry is insane and I regret that I missed out on some life events. Choose you! Take care of you and your mental health and family. No one else will.
I think it's perfectly acceptable to find a happy balance for work and life and try to stay in that balance. Many people would look at me and say the same thing. I took a reduced work arrangement years ago. Hypothetically, I could set my sights on partner, even on a reduced schedule...but I'm close enough to the partners to see the difference in stress between their jobs and mine. I don't want it...not right now, at least. It's not because I'm lazy or unmotivated, it's because I have children and don't want to defer any more of my time and attention from them than I already do. It's a choice. On my deathbed, I'd rather feel satisfied with how I raised my family than with some title/professional achievement. When my kids are older, perhaps I'll feel like I have more time/energy to advance my career.
It all works out. I chose a comfortable job when mine were in school. I went on every field trip, volunteered at school events, was room mom, was present for every sporting event and so much more. My child was my first priority. The job came second. Then I had 10 years as an emptynester to put more time into my job and I did. I’m financially comfortable and mortgage free. Now I’m going to be a grandmother soon and once again I will choose to put the child first. I plan to provide the majority of the childcare to support my daughter and SIL. I can’t think of anything more rewarding to do with my time and it’s a gift to them.
I think it’s the healthiest thing to do and the thing that will allow you to actually enjoy life
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You're free to pursue the career path you want, even if that includes jobs that are lower level, less-well paid or better wlb.
Just confirm whether or not
A) the promoted role requires significantly longer hours. This could be a firm culture issue, not just a promo vs no promo role issue.
B) your firm doesn't have some form of up or out such that choosing to not be promoted will get you fired.
C) your job meets your financial obligations (rent, food, etc) and your goals (suitable levels of career advancement).
D) you're ready for future comparisons, if applicable. I hope you're not posting here in 6-12 months complaining that your former consulting peers got promoted again or make a lot more money and you feel behind. I said "if applicable" so this may not be an issue for you.
Not a bad thing. Interesting choice but it’s a personal one to make.
I’d love to have a competent seasoned team member who is happy to get the job done and go home. Trust me. You’re fine.
I used to think that I needed to be an exec level by a certain time frame, but I have seen that those who are execs have less WLB and have to deal with more politics. I am content and wouldn't mind a senior title but as a friend said, close enough to the sun but not close enough to be burned.
We should be honest with ourselves as long as we are happy, we are better for others too.
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Not at all. I took a half step down and have never felt better. Nailing work & life.
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Yes I love my low stress, good WLB, non-managerial role. It's the best
Nope. I recently switched jobs all with the goal of less stress. I'm tired of living and working my job based on what others want. I want less hours and enough money to live comfortably. No more, no less.
THIS!!! 🥰
You are NOT your job. It will eat you up if you let it. Good for you for recognizing your WLB needs and setting boundaries! ❤️
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Here’s the secret to life. Nothing is good. And nothing is bad. Not objectively. If it keeps you in a healthy state physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and financially, you are set my friend.
I too made that decision earlier this year.
During my performance review I told my boss that realistically there was nowhere for me to go WITHIN the dept. My only option was to leave the dept or leave the company which I also did not want to do. But I had no desire to work in any of the other depts or leave the company.
I'm good at what I do and enjoy right where I am.. Every year our dept VP's tell us to set goals but they have no REAL vested interest in helping you attain them.. It's just to check a box with their leadership that says they are mentoring ( LIES) and promoting employee growth (also lies) so that's the only purpose.
I'm salaried and the nature of my job is with promotion comes more responsibility HEADACHES and expectation to ALWAYS be available for the same money and I'm just past the age where I'm signing up for that...
I also have taken a less stressful lower paying job to aide in my mental/physical health. Struggling with the “should” mindset. I am becoming better at being ok with my choice. Hang in there and listen to your gut.
OP - I thought I wrote this post myself :)
I no longer have a career drive and thinking of turning down a promotion, just to stay where I am. One of my colleagues did that and she is happy being a manager for years, not climbing up the corporate ladder. It happens way more than you think, especially after covid.
Nothing wrong with that. A lot of people seem to think if you're not progressing in your career you are stagnating in life but there are other things in life that you can progress like your social life etc. We need workers at all levels. If there is a company with 10 people the company doesn't need 9 Vice Presidents etc.