Should I take this offer or stay with my current job?

[TM101]

Current job: ~$59k total pay

pros:
-pays more
-not that much work
-unlimited time off

cons:
-I hate the company culture
-I'm not learning any skills to take elsewhere
-nightshift

Job offer: $51,000
pros:
-Better company culture
-Much more technical role
-10x4 schedule and normal work hours
-Can interview for a higher role after 6 months to get a raise + yearly merit raises

cons:
-Less pay when I am responsible for most of
-Grass is greener syndrome
-If I don't like this current job, can't go back

My qualifications are high school and a couple certifications so these types of jobs are hard to come by for someone like me, that's why I have to deeply consider taking this offer or not.

 

[mortuus est]

if you want change go with the new job

old job looks safe enough to develop a new set of skills on the side, you could even save up bit depends on what you want , nightshift is proably huring your body so i see why you would want a change in work time

 

[⠀X ⠀]

I’d go for the new job, and try to negotiate and get at least close to the 58k

 

[⠀X ⠀]

Which certs do you have?

 

[Warren Moon]

Bet on yourself


From your post that seems to be role #2.

long term income >short term income

 

[Arcavian]

A 7k paycut? No Way

Your job search is not complete, keep looking

don't rely on the job to teach you new skills, teach yourself, you have unlimited time off

 

[SATAN]

I'd take the new job just for the 10x4 and normal work hours.

Night shift pays more for a reason, shyt is WOAT so gotta pay people more to do it

 

[TM101]

A 7k paycut? No Way

Your job search is not complete, keep looking

don't rely on the job to teach you new skills, teach yourself, oyuhave unlimited time off

I did learn new skills, but its not a replacement for working in a production environment. If I can stay down for 1-2 years I can ask for a promotion
internally or go somewhere else for more. I got lucky at my current job and knew I would take a paycut to go somewhere to implement the skills I've learned.
Thing is I am single and don't have any kids so the paycut won't hurt too much.

Which certs do you have?

I have a Net+ &CCNA, but I only got the interview cuz my co-worker's husband referred me. Certs + referral/experience get your foot in the door, not one but both.

Bet on yourself


From your post that seems to be role #2.

long term income >short term income

Yeah, I think about staying where I'm at, but I'm young and really need to build on my skills. This higher pay for little work is like golden handcuffs and I don't want to be trapped because of the money. There are guys here 2x my age who can do that because they have the experience, but I dont and its not good for my personal development.

 

[MR. SNIFLES]

I WOULD GO FOR THE NEW GIG. MORALE IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ME. GOOD LUCK EITHER WAY BREH.

 

[se1f_made]

Hating the culture, not building any new skills and working overnight would be enough for me to jump ship. You’re considering it for a reason, take the chance on something new and build your skills then get that promo or jump ship to better opportunities.

 

[DLaren]

Current job: ~$59k total pay

pros:

-not that much work


-unlimited time off

You're vastly under-valuing a gig that pays you 60K a year without over-working you and lets you set your own schedule (the American dream).

I've got some bad news for you -- you're not gonna like the "culture" at the next place either.

Unless you hate your current managers, stay where you are.

 

[Save $ not Hoes]

New job fukk that shift difference and graveyard hours

 

[The_Sheff]

I'd take the new job just for the 10x4 and normal work hours.

Night shift pays more for a reason, shyt is WOAT so gotta pay people more to do it

Second shift is the woat. You can't have any life working 2nd shift. Night shift is great for a single person.

 

[MikelArteta]

Take two weeks off start the new job if you hate it go back to your old. If you love it quit the other.

 

[SATAN]

Second shift is the woat. You can't have any life working 2nd shift. Night shift is great for a single person.

It would seem so, but lately a lot of fun shyt happens after 9-10 pm especially on Fridays, and I have to miss out because of work