I have been working for a small technology company for about 4 years now. It’s decent work and pay. I get along well enough with my coworkers, but no so well that I would be heartbroken to leave. The main thing I like about my current job is that I have a 5 minute commute.
A few weeks ago I posted an updated resume on Monster.com. I’m not sure entierly why, since I wasn’t really seriously looking for a new job. I probably just wanted to see what other possibilities were out there.
Last week I was emailed by a company with a job offer. I spoke to them on the phone today. They want to interview me this Friday or Monday. From speaking to the man on the phone, it sounds like I’m a very good match for the skills and experience they need. I think that if I do go in for an interview, my chances of getting the job are very good.
When I asked them what the compensation would be, they named a figure about $15K above what I make now.
So, sounds good, right? I should jump at this offer, right? I’ve got a few reservations about it, however.
For one thing, it’s a much longer commute - an hour to an hour and a half each way, depending on traffic. I can handle that, although I won’t enjoy it. My wife and I have been talking about moving into a better/larger place, and this might be a good excuse to.
It would mean leaving all the work I’ve done here and starting from scratch. I have developed several product lines, and am the only one who understands how some of them work. I’d feel a bit guilty about that, as I’m sure my leaving my current company would set them back as far as getting next year’s models done. But, if they won’t pay me what I can earn elsewhere, what else can I do?
Changing jobs and moving will put more stress on my wife, who has CFS and cannot work or do much around the house. And we’ve got a lot of crap in the condo to throw out or sell before we move. The increased pay would help her alot in the long run, though.
There’s also the fact that I am currently going through a period of clinical depression, and am probably not at my best right now. I just cancelled the RPG I run for this week because I couldn’t deal with the stress and didn’t want to face people in my current state. I can probably handle a job interview, but changing jobs and moving is a lot of stress that I don’t know if I can handle right now. On the other hand, can I afford to pass up this opportunity?
Thoughts, anyone?