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I resigned today
Well, I tried to anyway. I had an interview last week for a great part-time position with flexible scheduling where I can set my own hours. They called me that same day to let me know I was the candidate of choice and started checking my references. Two days later they offered me the job! I came in this morning to resign and my boss countered. She has asked me to think about how we can restructure my job to allow me more flexibility whether that means going part-time or working some hours remotely. Then she gave me my merit increase for 2009 and my incentive target letter for 2010. Damn!
Now I need to make a pro and con list. I have concerns about whether this job can actually be done part-time (without stressing me out and feeling like I am always behind). But the great health insurance and yearly incentive payout are nice.
Do I stay where I am and try to make a full time position part-time? Or do I go to the new company where I get to shape the opportunity from the get-go?
My twins are 5! My baby is 3!
DS#2 - Allergic to Cashew, Pistachio, Kiwi
DS#3 - Allergic to Milk, Egg, Peanut, Tree Nuts and Sesame
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Re: I resigned today
I would go with my gut-
It doesn't sound realistic turning a FT job into PT- I would ask your company exactly how they plan on doing that- Last thing you need is more stress- personally i think there would just be too much room for taking advantage of the situation- and it just wouldn't work in the long run.
So personally i would take th e PT gig.
Think about it--you're always in the weaker position if you accept a counter-offer.
I would say thank you but no, and walk. Congrats on the new opportunity.
Thats great that your current employer offered you PT and now you have 2 offers!
If your job can offer you financial stability, good benefits, and I'd consider keeping your current job if they will work with you on exactly what you can handle in a PT position. If they're keeping the door open in restructuring your position, create a list of tasks that you can handle on a PT basis, what you want in terms of flexibility/amount of hours a week, etc. Get something in writing on terms you can both agree with for your new position. If they can't meet your demands, just take the other offer since you're clearly in a position to negotiate.
Good luck and congrats!
ditto the others. I have a feeling you'll just end up doign the same amount of work as you do now in fewer hours. Plus it always looks weird IMO to stay and accept a counter offer.
I'd go with the new job.
I agree with PP's - a full time job is not likely going to actually become a pt job - especially since your company already knows what you are capable of and you will probably just have to do similar amounts of work in less time. That being said, get their proposal in writing so you don't have to guess at what they expect, etc. Also, will you still get the awesome benefits if you are part time?
Go with your gut though!
Congrats on the two job offers though, that's great!
Thanks for all the input ladies! To answer some of your questions, if I stay I would still get the same health benefits as long as I work 20 hours a week (general leave would be prorated based on the number of hours I work). In terms of future growth, my boss wants me to replace her if/when she ever leaves. Frankly, I don't want to be the HR Director here. I've seen the job up close and it doesn't appeal to me AT ALL.
The new company is small and they've never had a real HR person before. So I would be the sole practitioner meaning I do everything HR related which is very appealing to me. I've spent the last eight years doing the same, specialized work. Because my current company is so big there are separate groups (in different states I might add) for employee relations, benefits, payroll, etc. Totally silo mentality because of the size.
The combination of broad responsibilities, returning to a small company and the flexibility are what made me want to apply for the new position. Ok, I think I am talking myself back in to the new company!
My twins are 5! My baby is 3!
DS#2 - Allergic to Cashew, Pistachio, Kiwi
DS#3 - Allergic to Milk, Egg, Peanut, Tree Nuts and Sesame
Yep, it sounds like you have your answer!
hands down the 2nd company. The fact that your new company is trying to "bribe" you with giving you your 2009 merit increase. Umm...shouldn't you have gotten that already? That tells me that this company really doesn't care otherwise they would have treated you well when they had you - they just don't want to lose you.
I'd go for the 2nd job in a heartbeat.
Ditto this! Congrats!
This.
Once you say you have another offer, your boss knows one foot is already out the door. Why did you have to say you were leaving to get more $$$$?
I have to agree with this. It's nice to be able to work remotely/have flexible hours, but you'll most likely be doing the work all the time and it really won't be PT. But still, write out your pros/cons list. And then go with your gut
That was nice of your boss to offer. But, will they always know that you had looked elsewhere and hold that against you? Also, in general, is your current company ok with flexible scheduling or is this going to be reversed when things get too busy, etc? Paywise - are the 2 offers comparable? Could you call back the new company and tell them you've rec'd a counter, are very torn and wondering if they can meet it? Good luck - what a good situation to be in! And, I am SO jealous of the part-time flexible schedule!
The merit increase was planned for April so it would have happened anyway. I was not aware of the amount yet though so my boss took this opportunity to let me know.
As for the pay, completely comparable. That was one of the things that amazed me - I was not expecting to be contacted when I applied because I assumed my salary was too high. The big difference will be the number of hours and thus the paycheck.
Adjusting our lifestyle will take some effort but DH and I both think it's well worth it. I hope I still feel that way when I'm out mowing our lawn this summer. No more lawn service for us!
My twins are 5! My baby is 3!
DS#2 - Allergic to Cashew, Pistachio, Kiwi
DS#3 - Allergic to Milk, Egg, Peanut, Tree Nuts and Sesame
Too funny, but this is a similar situation that I was in! I left a FT HR Management position similiar to how you describe your current employer while I was on maternity leave to take a PT job at a smaller employer where I do everything myself, get to make my own hours, etc. I love it! It's definitely tricky to do everything myself on a PT basis some weeks right now we're in the midst of open enrollment, but I wouldn't change it for the world since I absolutely love working PT.
Best of luck with your new position!