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Anyone ever make a parallel move in their career? I interviewed with a company back in May, it didn't go anywhere as the position paid less than I was already making, but now they've re-engaged because they want to hire me for a higher level position.
I haven't gotten the official offer yet, but I'm guessing that it's going to be right around what I'm making now. I am happy enough in my job right now and wouldn't normally entertain leaving without a fairly significant pay bump, but I think this other company would be a little better in terms of growth and stability over the next 5-10 years, and I'd be moving over to the bottom of a taller ladder, instead of being halfway up the ladder where I am now.
Anyone ever make a parallel move in their career? I interviewed with a company back in May, it didn't go anywhere as the position paid less than I was already making, but now they've re-engaged because they want to hire me for a higher level position.
I haven't gotten the official offer yet, but I'm guessing that it's going to be right around what I'm making now. I am happy enough in my job right now and wouldn't normally entertain leaving without a fairly significant pay bump, but I think this other company would be a little better in terms of growth and stability over the next 5-10 years, and I'd be moving over to the bottom of a taller ladder, instead of being halfway up the ladder where I am now.
I did once after being at the same company for 23yrs. Every 3 yrs I moved up to more responsibility and moved a couple times around the country.
After the company was sold for the 3rd time I decided it was time (and I was supremely bored)to leave. Took what most would've considered a lateral move for pretty much same money (commission mostly). In 4 yrs I was running NA sales and making 30% more. At the end of the day, I had fewer direct reports at the newer company, selling less gross volume and making significantly more.
Moral of the story is... you don't grow if you're not willing to take the risk.
Three times so far, when I was in a position / company that didn't seem to be going anywhere, and sought an opportunity with growth / advancement potential. All have paid off well, both monetarily and in terms of career advancement.
I actually took a small salary hit when I moved from CA to NYC (a large hit if you consider cost of living), but it got me out of a dying company in a stale industry and into a high level position with a company playing in a better market.
Three years later I'm the director of engineering at that company's flagship station and network head-end, and got a $30k raise in the process.
You have to be smart about it, and be certain never to burn bridges, but if a lateral move (or even a slight step down) puts you in a better position for future growth, it can be very worth it in the long run.
During my three years at WPIX, I made a good impression on the corporate VP of tech by knocking out some major projects that my predecessor had basically assumed were impossible given the budget and other constraints.
These having been completed, said VP had been trying to push me towards Chicago for about six months, and I really didn't want to leave NYC. But it started to become apparent that WPIX wasn't growing in the ratings and was likely due for some down sizing, whereas WGN is a power house that's poised for serious growth. Combine that with the fact that he sweetened the deal financially, and I couldn't refuse any longer.
I still miss NYC, but it was the right move. This station is going places, whereas PIX isn't even hiring to replace losses. The engineering department (which includes IT) is half the size today as when I first got there. If WABC happens to call me, I'll head back east in a heartbeat, but for now I'm in a good situation. Just gotta not **** anything up while updating this place from 1980s vintage technology. (We still have stuff running on coaxial 10 base 2 Ethernet. Like, really important stuff that keeps us on the air.)
it got me out of a dying company in a stale industry and into a high level position with a company playing in a better market.
My company isn't dying, but it is in a precarious position -- it's just big enough to stay on CMS's audit radar, but not big enough to maintain operations through one significant penalty or a few moderate penalties within a short time span. My expectation is that it will be sold to a larger healthcare corporation in order to limit the risk. Unfortunately, while I'd like to think that my job would be safe, there's no guarantee once past a transition period -- new ownership cares about acquiring territory and licensed personnel, not about administration or support staff.
The company that just made me an offer is smaller, but it's growing, it's in a (mostly) unregulated industry, and it's not dependent on government payments.
Originally Posted by Joe Perez
PIX isn't even hiring to replace losses.
Ugh, that rings a bell. When I was hired it brought the department to 6 people. Then we had one guy retire (which was okay) and two more guys leave (one was okay, one wasn't). We ran things like that for close to a year. Barely any forward movement, just 3 of us grinding to keep things running. It was only back in May when it looked liked I'd be leaving that they finally agreed to hire someone which brought us back to 4 people in the dept.
You have to be smart about it, and be certain never to burn bridges, but if a lateral move (or even a slight step down) puts you in a better position for future growth, it can be very worth it in the long run.
Been doing it my whole career since manufacturing is slowly dying in this country. I'm hoping the current place I'm talking to will work out (software stuff).
Work from home a few days per week, unlimited PTO, $25k/yr raise.
A new WI I found on the wall during my daily routine at work this morning.
I'm wondering the same thing you are.
Why isn't this an ISO approved document?
Might be the second all-nighter working on my dissertation ******* with my head, but I can't really tell if this is satire or somebody actually got hurt/fucked up while making coffee and this was made necessary.
I actually took a small salary hit when I moved from CA to NYC (a large hit if you consider cost of living), but it got me out of a dying company in a stale industry and into a high level position with a company playing in a better market.
Three years later I'm the director of engineering at that company's flagship station and network head-end, and got a $30k raise in the process.
You have to be smart about it, and be certain never to burn bridges, but if a lateral move (or even a slight step down) puts you in a better position for future growth, it can be very worth it in the long run.
Relevant to my interests lol.
Just yesterday I accepted a position within our company that moves me laterally to a department I'm predicting will be growing tremendously in the next year or two.
I (obviously) hope all of the above is spot on for me as well
We just got bought by one of the largest health care providers in the US last year, growth has.......exploded
They're breaking down walls in many of our buildings to make em bigger and fit more people. It's crazy.
Originally Posted by mgeoffriau
My company isn't dying, but it is in a precarious position -- it's just big enough to stay on CMS's audit radar, but not big enough to maintain operations through one significant penalty or a few moderate penalties within a short time span. My expectation is that it will be sold to a larger healthcare corporation in order to limit the risk. Unfortunately, while I'd like to think that my job would be safe, there's no guarantee once past a transition period -- new ownership cares about acquiring territory and licensed personnel, not about administration or support staff.
The company that just made me an offer is smaller, but it's growing, it's in a (mostly) unregulated industry, and it's not dependent on government payments.
Ugh, that rings a bell. When I was hired it brought the department to 6 people. Then we had one guy retire (which was okay) and two more guys leave (one was okay, one wasn't). We ran things like that for close to a year. Barely any forward movement, just 3 of us grinding to keep things running. It was only back in May when it looked liked I'd be leaving that they finally agreed to hire someone which brought us back to 4 people in the dept.
LOL my position is essentially "CMS liaison/POC" for all financial and operational audits (part of the job description is moderating MT though, of course)
So I've been contemplating on what may be causing this issue. When I go off to work on a cold start. I can feel hesitation when accelerating. It's not the same as VTCS activation during cold start.
Could a pulley be causing this? Motor has oil, runs fine once it's been warmed up. FWIW, I have no idea on the condition of my ac compressor or power steering. Those are the only two items that have not been replaced on the car. Alt & water pump are new.
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(part of the job description is moderating MT though, of course)
