Advice - What Would you do?

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Nova2k7

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 Halifax - West Yorkshire
OK so from September 2012 until Feb ive been out of work, i was working in Milton Keynes for Allianz Insurance but had to leave my home in Bedford and return to living with my parents in West Yorkshire due to the breakdown of my relationship. now in Feb i finally got a new job after looking for months. im currently still going through my training period and all is going very well. now the job itself is not that great, the pay is just about ok and the hours are long and not very sociable but times are hard and a jobs a job!! and on the plus side ill have a wage coming in.

now for the question! back in Jan when applying for lots of jobs i was contact by a firm of solicitors based in Northampton who said that although they where not looking for new staff they had seem my CV and wanted to speak with me. The Owner called me and we spoke for about 45 minutes after which he confirmed that he thought i would be fantastic at the job and would get in touch should a position come up. now 2 days ago he called and asked if i was willing to come down and speak with him about a position that has now come up. hes willing to pay £23,000 to £24,000 a year compared to the measly £15,800 im currently on and im sure the hours would be better. only problem is i know very few people in the town and would mean being 150 miles from my friends and family! basically i can move and away and save a lot of money with the potential of earning more and getting decent pay rises or i can stay in Yorkshire in a low paid potentially dead on job but least ill be with my friends and family!
 
Only you can decide what's more important... Family or money...

But I will say this; jobs come and go, friends and family will always be there!
 
Tough call . the never ending game of life that is " twist or stick "
For me it would be family over money as i have responsibilities but if i had no ties then i would see the better offer as opportunity knocking on my door :wink:
 
mr wilks said:
Tough call . the never ending game of life that is " twist or stick "
For me it would be family over money as i have responsibilities but if i had no ties then i would see the better offer as opportunity knocking on my door :wink:
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well no responsibilities!
 
Got to take what life puts your way with both hands. Don't look too hard at the starting Salary; with a bit of luck you'll be laughing at such sums one day. Look at the prospects.

Whether you think you will be happy away from friends & family is another question only you can answer.
 
Err... where do you want to be in 1 / 3 / 5 years time, same dead end low paid job, or a new place where you could meet some NEW CHIC with her own pad?

No brainer if I was in your shoes...
 
You can still apply for other jobs while you are working in Yorkshire without the pressure of needing a job. Difficult decision but whatever you decide look forward not back.
 
If its just a job paying more money stay where you are. If its a career and something you want to do trained to do. And a company you can see yourself staying at well I have to say go for it.

You will have days off and 150 miles in a zed is very god fun. Pop back see you family friends every weekend every other? If its near Oxford you have a friend in me. I bet no mater where you are there is at least one like minded forum member?
 
Move away!!

150 miles isn't far, and mates are always back at home so u can see them from time to time, I wouldn't even hesitate about it. It's a big world out there full of interesting ppl to befriend :thumbsup:

Good luck in your new job!
 
DO IT! Rob- We moved 225 miles from Cornwall a few years ago have not looked back life’s for living no regrets and its and about taken every opportunity that your presented with. I have done exactly this and as a result and am now in a position that take most guys in my industry 5-10 years more to achieve , but tbh your the only one who can make the unlimited direction :thumbsup:
 
You mentioned that you are in your training period now, so presumably opportunities will be available where you are down the road?

I wouldn't make any career move based on money early on in your career. Personally I'd base my decision on the opportunities you will get where you are now, compared to where you could move to.

Secondly, but not less importantly, which job would give you a better opportunity to push your career into the direction you want to go?

I don't know where you are now, but I moved from a large firm to small company two years ago and don't regret it. I'm 25 now, so made the move when I was 23. At my old firm I wasn't going to get any opportunities quickly, whereas at a smaller company I have found the development/ training/ responsibility/ opportunity spectrums to be much better.
 
Do the maths work out - being back with your folks may be saving you a lot of money - would the overheads of living in Northampton be ok?

Life has a tendency to be like that - you never know what's around the corner. What impressed me about your posting was the enthusiasm the boss showed towards you when you had such a long chat - he/she was obviously impressed and this seems to have encouraged you - such encouragement and enthusiasm has always meant a lot to me in my job - you will be able to find another 'do for now job' if required - you've shown the commitment so although it will take effort you'll be able to get such a job again....

What do you really want to do - moving has to be your choice because only you will make it work and of course you'll never know unless you try .....sounds like you've got a lot to offer and already appear a valued potential member of their staff....that's more than 'just a job'.

It sounds a bit stupid but I always sit down and write out the pros and cons for each decision when faced with a situation like this - helps me think the process and decision through - and - like you, I ask for others' opinions to help with that.

When you've been through all this and made your decision you will be ready to commit. Good luck and what a great thing to have someone see that potential in you - impressive wherever you end up. :thumbsup:
 
wow some strong views, im currently working for a MASSIVE company where im more of a number than anything else at the end of the day. prospects there are to look into management really but nothing exciting, the job in Northampton is for a small Solicitors but profitable
 
Nova2k7 said:
wow some strong views, im currently working for a MASSIVE company where im more of a number than anything else at the end of the day. prospects there are to look into management really but nothing exciting, the job in Northampton is for a small Solicitors but profitable
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What would the role be at the solicitors compared to your role now?

The best thing about small firms is the added responsibility, it's a real CV booster.

And in 5 years time, you'll have the experience needed to move to a large firm two steps higher up the ladder than you otherwise would have been.

From personal experience/ friends/ talking to people, unless you are on a dedicated graduate position, or make a lot of money for the company (think salesman etc.) it's tough to progress quickly within large firms.
 
The role I'm currently doing is to do with mortgage areas which is a completely new thing to me! At the solicitors ill be in a role I've done for over 7 years! Motor/liability insurance/credit hire and liability!
 
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