I’m in a good situation. I like my job, get paid well, and love the people I work with. Some of my coworkers are my best friends. The rest are good friends or people that I get along with really well.
A big company reached out to me a couple weeks ago and asked me to interview, I agree to do this from time to time around vesting periods and I like to see where I stand in the market.
All went well and I received an offer, an offer higher than my reach goal. This made me really think about what I want and it’s been gut wrenching. I feel like I’m working through a break-up at my current company to convince myself to take this offer.
My current situation is comfortable. Low stress, low pressure, flexible, and working with friends that will, hopefully, be in my life forever. Having these connections for me at work is important, I’m otherwise quite closed off. This is the first time I’ve experienced working with “best friends”. I have a feeling these are the years I’m going to cherish most in my career.
The possible future company sounds very positive. Growth opportunities, world renowned positive work culture, flexibility, etc. The downside, it’s a bit more boring of a company, it’s massive, and as much as I think I do, I don’t really knowing what I’m getting into.
I didn’t expect to be in this position. I never thought I get an offer like this. The offer rivals the most competitive in the market. I asked for more money the other day and they’re giving it to me. I feel like I’m being bough out, which makes me feel kinda gross.
I think I should go, but I like what I have. Am I crazy to question myself about accepting this offer? I fear if I go I’ll feel isolated, lonely, a cog in the wheel.
Edit: Job is in same city
Submitted May 03, 2019 at 11:21AM by agesofdiamonds http://bit.ly/2ZYywiH
