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Considering leaving for a lower stress but lower paying job

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Considering leaving for a lower stress but lower paying job

I've been with my org for a few years. I've liked it overall, but I feel like I'm in a sort of thankless role with little recognition and opportunity to grow. I support a client that likes me a lot but it's a difficult account, very political and the company has a lot of turnover within. I've asked my boss twice in the time I've been there if I can move to a new group or even be transferred to a different office, and all I get are vague answers about new positions opening that never opened or encouragement to apply but the nice new role goes to one of the bosses darlings.

The benefits and pay are great. That said, I feel like things will never change for me unless there's some sort of major overhaul like a reorg or the client decides not to renew the contract, which wouldn't be for a few more years. I've started to think of applying for new jobs, even part-time work, so I don't have to commute as much. I wish I could stay on because of the salary and benefits and I do like a lot of my colleagues. I'd rather not start over, but at the same time, I don't see things change for me. I have about 15 more years in the workforce. One side of me says have patience, you never know if you'll leave and if in early 2025 a bunch of new jobs open, another side says get out of there now, the boss just sees you as a warm body in the chair.

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  1. Anonymous

    There are a couple options: (1) Stay where you are with good pay/benefits (2) Move within the company (3) Leave of other pastures. My suggestion if you choose option (1) then develop an outside of work hobby that you like and make sure to live below your means. Save money so if you decide to leave, you will have a good security blanket. Option (2) is worth a try. It will probably be a lateral move pay wise but may give you a fresh start. If it is a lateral move, you may end up at the top of the pay scale for your new group. Will need to see if you will have any chance of upward mobility. Option (3) is possible. Bank what money you can for awhile before you leave. Make sure you have a job offer in writing before you give notice.

  2. Anonymous

    First decide what you really are dissatisfied about. Is it the lack of upward mobility? Or the commute? Or the client? if you can change the one thing, would it fix your dissatisfaction?

    If you cannot clearly answer this definitely test the market and see what your value and upside could be. When asked about why you are thinking of leaving you can say you want to bring your experience somewhere new where you can be impactful. Don't bash or demean where you are. As an aside you could interweave your current role with something as a side gig that gives you the job sat that you seek. Or take classes that could provide the upleveling you hope for and then take it to the internal leadership that you want to move up. You are probably dealing with some work fatigue be sure you take the time to give yourself breaks during each work day where you just meditate or read, or anything that takes you off the stress path. Good luck.

  3. Anonymous

    What I'm reading is you want a few things: more support from your boss, a chance to move up, maybe to move laterally, or the support from your boss to move you, a shorter commute, a better less difficult client.

    What I don't hear is: I'm going to apply for a different position in this company to either relocate to another office, or find a new job with new challenges, and may be have a boss that is more supportive. You are not getting what you want in your current role at your current employer. I'm reading in between some of your lines. I've worked for almost 40 years, am 59 years old. I've learned don't wait for someone to open the door, go find your door and open it yourself. Your current boss is not helping you or supporting you. Make a list of all that you don't like, then figure out a way to make change there. If you can't, this my dear, is a sign for change. Make your path, don't wait for someone else to leave the trail for you. Instead leave a trail for others. ;-)

  4. Anonymous

    I’m in a similar situation and it sucks and I get it. My department closed and I was moved to another department which is better and lower stress but still no room for growth and since I am the newest employee and in role that generates less money then some of other roles, I’m still not in place where I have and opportunity to grow or feel valued, I’m last called on when giving my daily report, it’s usually goes by which department generates the most money, so for me moving to a new company where you don’t have to fight for others to see your value is the best alternative. The next role I take I will get more clarity on long term growth and since I am comfortable and have a job I can dig alittle deeper into the culture and fit before moving on.

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