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Wwyd- added job responsibility

djm31012djm31012 member
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I work in a business where the bulk of my pay comes in my bonus paid in February . After months of discussion , DH and I decided that this would be my last full year working and I'd retire to be home in feb of 2015. I was just presented with a huge opportunity at work that At a different time I would have been really excited for . It would require small travel- maybe 3 quick trips this yr which I'm not crazy about . It would raise my profile huge but also come with a ton of pressure from the top down. Where I'm really struggling is the fact that in my heart I know I'm done in a year and it will sort of leave them in a tough spot coupled with the fact that in my head I'm not in a place to take on the added job spec . I've worked here for a very long time and have a ton of love and respect for my bosses and team . But at the end of the day it's still business and I can't tell them my plans to leave next yr. I know I need to take this oppty and run with it to the best of my ability but feel guilty knowing and not telling them that it's short lived. Would love some input if you have ever been in a similar situation
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  • djm31012djm31012 member
    @k3am I am taking the weekend to think about it. Only problem is that if I declined it they would know something was up. And if they thought I was leaving it would likely hurt me come pay day and the whole reason I'm staying one more year is not for my base salary but my bonus potential in feb. This new responsibility also would likely put me in a higher pay category if I do well .So I don't want to
    Jeopardize that. But I'm definitely going to think about it over the weekend and talk to DH bc I also don't want to screw them and piss them off come feb and then I've burned bridges .
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  • banks81banks81 member
    If your reason for not wanting the position is because of the extra responsibility and travel and it's something you really don't want to take on, then it makes sense to turn down.  But if your reason is simply because your plan (as of now) is to leave next Feb 2015, then I would totally take it.  If and when you do leave, they don't have to know when you made that decision.  That is still almost a year away and a LOT can change between now and then - either on your end or on theirs.  Good luck with your decision!
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  • MommaP12MommaP12 member
    If you really don't want the job but worry they will think "something is up"  Can you say something to the effect of "the timing just isn't good for my family right now.  I'd prefer to keep the balance and schedule I have within my current role"  I think what I just typed isn't very good, but you know, turn it down for personal reasons that are none of their business?
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  • Puppies+Rainbows+UnicornsPuppies+Rainbows+Unicorns member
    A lot can happen over a year and I would be hesitant to tip my cards this yearly.  I was in a very similar boat last year (I receive a bonus equal to my annual salary in February).  The plan my husband and I were 100% planning on a year ago was that I would quit this February.  Then our house burned down and my husband was in a car accident over the summer.  This caused me to push out my exit date another year.  I am super glad that continued to act committed to my job and have this option option open.
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  • rodiesmumrodiesmum member
    id probably pass up the opportunity since i might just leave them hanging when i finally retire. hard decision to make but imo that's the best response to this situation

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