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Need some advice:

My current company is pushing for “globalization”. They’re expanding into different countries and as a result are trying to find ways to offload departments to other countries for cheaper labor.

I’ve been job hunting for a few months and recently had an interview for a position with a company for a payroll analyst position. I didn’t get that position but the recruiter asked if they could do an interview process for a different position with their company. This position is customer facing (which I’m not excited about) and it pays less but it’s basically been insinuated that the job is mine, I’m just going through the normal motions.

Ive done research on the company and position and while people love the company the position has terrible reviews. People have stated being severely overworked and underpaid being the common theme to all the reviews.

My current company has me scared of lay offs and the other position scares me because it sounds like I’ll be stepping from a pan into the fire.

Do I stick with the devil I know? Or go for the damn near guaranteed new position? The recruiter stated that the pay could jump in six months if I do well but that doesn’t really bring me any confidence.

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  1. Janet Sussman

    Go to the damn near guaranteed position. If your research is good, you could be the agent of change they need. Keep a Plan B in your pocket.

  2. Anonymous

    You can't know every outcome at this point. I would go with the new position as it will take time for onboarding (background check, paperwork and offer letter). By then you'll know much more about your current company's plan for layoffs, etc. You can always stay if it looks like these decisions will not include you.

  3. Anonymous

    Depending on how you found this job and the research you have done on the company, check the reviews with the Better Business Bureau. Some companies that bait and switch like this are nothing more than scams to get your personal and banking information. BBB is where I have usually found this out on things I have had questions about.

  4. Laura

    If they're having you go through the interview process again for this position ask the questions you really want to know.

    What are the challenges this role faces?

    Why did the previous person leave?

    What is a typical day like?

    What sets someone up for success in this role?

    Etc.

    Remember an interview goes both ways so make sure to ask the questions that will get to the heart of your concerns and also don't take answers for face value, notice the way they answer - do they pause, not make eye contact, not have direct answers - take all of it into consideration. Good luck!!

  5. Vielayo

    Trust your gut, if the new role feels like a step down and the reviews back it up, it’s okay to wait.

  6. Megan Leasher

    I support some of the other commenters; do your homework on the new company and trust your gut along the way. As things advance with the new company, I hope you learn what might be happening at your current company so you feel you can make the most knowledgable decision that feels right for you.

  7. Anonymous

    Nope wouldn't take it after reading the reviews. If the job keeps opening up, there's a reason. And it's not a good one. Keep applying elsewhere. Hang in there!

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