so here i am sitting at work one day minding my own business when someone from one of my competing stores walks in to drop off a part i had loaned them for an install. so we end up chatting for a while and the converstation ends with a pretty interesting offer for a job. now dont get me wrong i do like my job alot, the only things lacking is a decently outfitted shop and a little more freedom and the paycheck is a little on the low end. the shop i work in now has tons of potential but it just kinda seems like my boss isnt quite as serious about the dept as i am.

so this place tosses out an offer for a salary position plus commision and labour, they are gonna pay for my cell bill, give me a black berry, give me a demo system for my car and all the freedom to run with the department that i could ever want. and they have a wicked shop with all the essentials available at anytime.

sounds like a decent offer its a helluva lot more than i am getting now, and i like the idea of know just how much money i'll be getting all the time and that is going to be a decent sum, so now i wont have to borrow money to get to work halfway thru the month.

so my question is if you were in my shoes what way would you lean. i'm kinda stuck cause i like where i work now theres just alot of things that could make it better and this other place seems to have those things that i'm looking for. but i also feel obligated to the company i am with now and would hate to be a turncoat cause i think i am gonna loose my installer soon here and then if i left the store would be kinda hooped. so what would you guys do.

[ September 16, 2004, 11:05 AM: Message edited by: Merlin ]

Regaardless of bleeding company colors you have to do whats right for you and yours. If the extra money is necessary then you know what you need to do. But always give your employer a shot of matching the offer and give him plenty of notice. Be sure and let him know you weren't actively searching for new employment. This offer/opportunity dropped in your lap.

Trust me...any time is a bad timeing to leave your place of employment. However if you don't make the decision someone else will and you may regret it down the road. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Talent is sought after in this line of business and people worth their wieght should be paid accordingly. Some of us are quite heavy ;) :D

Funny I had the exact same thing happen...

Hope I'll be happy at my new job *L*

lol well i just had an interesting talk with my alpine rep. i think i have a battle plan but i dunno. should i be feeling bad about getting more money and more perks? its kinda an effed up situation.

hehehe

HM - seems pretty straight forward to me.

Enjoy your new job. [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

If you work for Jr. (I think you do) let him know of the offer that is on the table and see if he is willing to match it. Other than that do what is in your best interest, if the other offer is good, take it, just do not burn any bridges on the way.

No job is secure. You could get tossed tomorrow. Who knows. And the reasons may have nothing to do with your performance. I'd say you should go where you have the ability to your wings the most in this field. And money is important as well, but look down the road a ways. What's going to be better for you and your career in the industry. Where do you see yourself say in ten years...... and what do you need to get there ???

On the flip side, loyalty is a lost virtue these days.

if you have hit a brick wall where you work and think there is no way to break it down, leave. many times the promise of greener pastures is filled woth horsesh!t. get the new deal in writing, some sort of guarantee. keep in mind with all of the perks with the new job, what is expected of you will be higher i'm sure, if you feel in your heart of hearts that you can fulfill the obligations, i'd go., you havent worked there to long and in our conversations you said that you were mislead as to your income, if that is the case, then loyalty went out the window on the first day and you should look after yourself

an employer should take care of his employee's
and pay there guys what there worth.
if you were happy were you were you wouldnt consider leaving. having said that explore your options and take care of yourself, it's your career not your employers.
i was in the same prdicament 4 1/2 years ago.
i bit the bullet and left as i was living pay to pay.
now making alot more than i did and living alot more comfortably.
remember it's not personal just business.
do give proper notice and leave on good terms though you may need that job if things dont pan out for ya
good luck on your new career!!