"Toby F., Manager" (itsmefromhr)
07/26/2018 at 00:03 • Filed to: None
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"Toby F., Manager" (itsmefromhr)
07/26/2018 at 00:03 • Filed to: None | 0
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Started the interview with why she was wearing flip flops, which then led to a story and learning that she, the HR director, drives a manual daily (I didn’t ask what car though) .
What’s interesting is that my current director, also drives a manual .
I’ve had four inteviews in the past two weeks (phone and in person), and things are looking up. I feel that I did well, and hit it off with both the director and her assistant (whose former position I am applyinng for). However, I’m having an internal conflict , in that there’s a part of me that doesn’t want to leave my current company, but have various reasons to do so to advance, make more, and have less unnecessary stress; and have an office with actual windows...
punkgoose17
> Toby F., Manager
07/26/2018 at 00:51 |
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Having lesa unnecessary stress is a great reason to find a different job.
RPM esq.
> Toby F., Manager
07/26/2018 at 00:53 |
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I’d do it for the windows alone.
AestheticsInMotion
> Toby F., Manager
07/26/2018 at 01:15 |
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If you're already potentially leaving might as well ask for a raise and maybe some other possible perks to see if they'll try retaining you
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Toby F., Manager
> AestheticsInMotion
07/26/2018 at 02:03 |
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I tried. It’s o ne reason I started sending out my resume. I didn’t qualify for the recent adjustments because I was recently received a “raise” after being promoted.
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Toby F., Manager
> RPM esq.
07/26/2018 at 02:06 |
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The two companies this week thankfully have great office spaces and views. My current building has no windows whatsoever. It however is beginning to undergo renovations. I’ve been deprived of the outdoors /sun for many months now. It’s such a waste considering how serene the property/views are.
E92M3
> Toby F., Manager
07/26/2018 at 04:38 |
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It doesn’t sound like you’re in love with your current job, but be careful. I’ve had a handful of coworkers leave for raises over the years, only to regret it. The grass wasn’t greener. One got laid off 6 months after moving to a new position in another town. Then it took her a year to land another job, which she ended up hating. The rest, they ended up having personality conflicts with someone at the company, or it wasn’t exactly as great as the job was sold to them. Sometimes the people you interviewed with are nothing like they seemed in the beginning, or there’s another manager that’s going to drive you insane that you haven’t met, or the people you actually enjoyed working with leave shortly after you arrive. Other times you get a nice bump changing jobs, but then you don’t get annual raises. My ex quit a job once because her director moved to a new division, and the person they brought in to replace him was an asshole and had no clue about the business. That person was fired 6 months later, and she would of likely got that position had she stayed. If the thought of working there 5 more years makes you sick, go ahead and jump ship. But sometimes changing jobs isn’t what you thought it would be, and there’s a reason that po siti on is open i n the first place. Not to be Mr. Negative, but it’s a decision where you must weigh all the posibilities.
shop-teacher
> Toby F., Manager
07/26/2018 at 06:36 |
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Those are all really good reasons to leave.
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Toby F., Manager
> E92M3
07/26/2018 at 09:25 |
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Well said! This is what’s causing the conflict. I don’t necessarily love the job, but I’m damn good at it, and my leadership is great, albeit, their hands are tied in what they can do by the owners (privately held). I honestly have thought that it could ultimately be the company I work for the rest of my life should I not mess up or there be any layoffs. However, I’m just tired of the same BS I have to deal with on a daily basis , as well as the three people that make the office toxic.
davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> Toby F., Manager
07/26/2018 at 09:31 |
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Please tell me she takes off the flip-flops and drives barefoot.
Choose the job that’s better for you, overall. It’s normal to feel loyalty for your current company, especially if they’ve treated you well, but this is business. You have a product for sale (your talents) and you should get the best price (and situation) you can for them.
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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> Toby F., Manager
07/26/2018 at 09:34 |
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“toxic” - I think you have your answer. Best of luck on your decision.