After 4 months of applying to a thousand jobs (I was sick of my previous boss, but he was already replaced by a new one) got an offer from a different company!

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October 5,2021 at 4:35AM UTC

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After 4 months of applying to a thousand jobs (I was sick of my previous boss, but he was already replaced by a new one) got an offer from a different company! There were a few interviews, with a slow process as they took almost 3 months to choose (yay it was me!)

But, last week, my new manager offered me a new position within the department, I will become a supervisor for a few of the engineers but I will have a trial period (which I strongly believe I got it)

Both positions offer growth with the company, new things to do, experiences, people, learning..

I feel really confused on what should I do next.. to be honest, money is almost the same, I am undecided on becoming a supervisor or work at a subject/department I liked since my career started..

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Jaime ChatfieldOctober 5,2021 at 8:27AM UTC
That sounds tough, especially when you've transitioned mentally into a new world - that letting-go and then being called back brings up all kinds of confusion. If I were in your situation, I might make a list of the things that get me excited about both positions, particularly if the money is the same. Is the job similar? I didn't quite understand from your post. Good luck!
AnonymousOctober 5,2021 at 2:42PM UTC
No, the one in the same company I would be a supervisor for some of my current peers, new company is fresh start, basically same I am doing right now.
Thanks for the advice !!
AnonymousOctober 5,2021 at 4:13PM UTC
I generally believe that mgmt will require more out of you than an indiv contributor position. If the pay is the same, I think NOT picking mgmt makes the most sense. However if you know you want to move on, then the mgmt role will help you do that (though only into mgmt roles, so you want to make sure you're committed to that moving forward. )
Vicki YangOctober 6,2021 at 2:41PM UTC
Totally agree with what Jaime said, make that list. Also talk to other people managers and see if that's what you really want to do. People management is VERY different from working individually reporting to someone. As an HR person I see a lot of people take the role because they want upward movement and a sense of career growth, but if it's not something you really want to do, it's not worth it. Of course there's also the need to sometimes test it to see if you want to do it. :) Good luck!
AnonymousOctober 6,2021 at 3:48PM UTC
Yes, true!And as someone who has worked under boss' with no mgmt experience who were promoted from within to save money, it's miserable working for someone without those skills. Miserable. Don't just take the gig to make more money--realize that if you do it poorly you're going to end up being the person people complain about here.
Nic Frick | Career Coach for New MomsOctober 6,2021 at 11:22PM UTC
I never recommend staying for the counter-offer. You've already decided to leave, something in you knew it was off.
Another way of getting clear so you can ask follow-up questions of both is to make a pros/cons/unknowns list. And decide from there.
Just know, there isn't a "right" decision.
I trust you'll choose what's best for you right now! ❤️
AnonymousOctober 7,2021 at 12:56AM UTC
A counter is never really a great option. The trial period is a non-starter in my book.