Do I?

[eggwards]

I have the responsibility of bringing the team breakfast this morning. I wouldn't tell the team what I'm bringing (usually this is announced), but I like to surprise them. So what am I bringing? Cold Pizza. I had a hard time prepping for this, because the local Pizza Huts closed at 10. I always thought they were open extra-late. Domino's came to my rescue.


Last night's cryptic post was based on a potential employer's call yesterday. In a way I was really excited, but as we talked over the phone, I wondered if this job is really right for me. It's more of an entry-level position that I'm overqualified for, except that I need a higher-level license that I'd have to study for. Let's look at some pros and cons:

Pros
Just north of Ft. Worth
Strong, stable, privately owned company
Room for advancement
Familiarity with job/industry

Cons
A call center job. taking calls all day - no fun
As John Lennon sang, "It's just like starting over..."
I'd earn $6-7,000 less than I do now
Have to stay on call center for one year before advancing
Lower bonus structure
Less desirable hours - I could start at 7am, or finish at 11pm, and I'd likely have to work Saturdays
No relocation help

So now I'm trying to decide, should I interview for this job or not. How desperate am I to get to Dallas? If this job were in Houston, I'd turn this down in a second, but now, having been turned down for two jobs in Dallas, I'm feeling a little worried about my opportunities.

Should I see if they might offer me something a little better? If they would match my current salary, I would be much more responsive, but right now...

Comments

[grande.livejournal.com]

thats a major step backwards. :(

[jdvsqz.livejournal.com]

Mmmm...cold pizza. I think they will be surprised.

[oakleycub.livejournal.com]

I think you should talk to them and see what they can offer you. I don't think you should take a step backwards in position or salary but talking to them wouldn't hurt.

The other thing to consider is that a commute to North of Ft. Worth would be hell. Major hell.

[netsloth.livejournal.com]

That sounds like ML.

[jaybear.livejournal.com]

series 7 or series 26?

[eggwards.livejournal.com]

They want a series 7 and 63. I have a 6 and 26.

[redcub.livejournal.com]

This doesn't sound like a good match for you...unless you think that salary match will compensate for doing work you won't want to do at a lower bonus level and crappy hours.

Then again, jobs aren't falling from the sky quite yet, so carefully weighing your options is a good thing.

hmmm

[scarabbear.livejournal.com]

well, I enjoyed dinner and ice cream .. I know you had so much on yer mind and i hate to see ya knotted up inside about this .. but dont settle, i know yer ready to go to dallas but don't settle .. yer a great guy and yer worth waiting till you can find something thats gonna make ya happy, plus i have heard the commute to Ft. Worth .. totally sucks ass.. he he he

[paladincub21.livejournal.com]

yeah, I agonized over heading to the call center from what was a semi-management position. The cons are very strong I think. Call centers can suck for most people, people drop off like flies and all the usual horror stories. It was the right choice for me, because I hated my previous job and had little to lose in terms of money or life-space. I mean, I made the change at 23. It was a little easier for me to say "yeah, i'm gonna take a step back." The step for me wasn't all that steep. I make a little less than before, i work a litle odder hours but i also have less stress and alot more avenues of opportunity. And thats cool at 23/24 years old.

and as everyone has mentioned, the commute is awful. :)

[treesatoast.livejournal.com]

An interview never hurt anyone...couldn't hurt to ask about matching your salary. Good luck with whatever you decide