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Beezerk

Beezerk

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Not sure if you recall a thread of mine a couple of years ago where I was unhappy at work, well today I put in my notice after receiving a job offer last week. I've had a few job offers over the years but this is the one I've been waiting for.
Local company 20 minutes from my house, no more travelling the length of the country and endless nights away, a chance to learn new machinery and build something from scratch.
I don't think I'll be able to leave my current employer without a fight, I'm guessing they'll offer me something to stay, but I honestly can't think what they could possibly give me to change my mind, it would have to be quite radical and not just a couple of grand pay rise.
Anyway, upwards on onwards :thup:
 
Beezerk said:
Not sure if you recall a thread of mine a couple of years ago where I was unhappy at work, well today I put in my notice after receiving a job offer last week. I've had a few job offers over the years but this is the one I've been waiting for.
Local company 20 minutes from my house, no more travelling the length of the country and endless nights away, a chance to learn new machinery and build something from scratch.
I don't think I'll be able to leave my current employer without a fight, I'm guessing they'll offer me something to stay, but I honestly can't think what they could possibly give me to change my mind, it would have to be quite radical and not just a couple of grand pay rise.
Anyway, upwards on onwards :thup:
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I think its been shown that once an employee elects to leave for a new job, trying to get them to stay is just delaying the inevitable and they'll leave anyway a bit further down the line. In that regard they should just let you move on and wish you the best if you've given them a good few years of your best efforts.
Well done you, I'm always looking, ok where I am but feel I could do better.
 
Good luck in your new role :) I am sure if you are unhappy, no matter what they put in front of you shouldnt be worth a better life work balance?
 
Nice one Martyn!!

Be aware that 76% of all people persuaded to stay move on within a year anyway. Don't lose the new job on the back of offers of something internal... you usually find you'll do 90% of your old job, whichever way they flower up an offer. And if they respected your effort you'd already be on whatever they offer you to stay.

Good luck!
 
Hobbit said:
Nice one Martyn!!

Be aware that 76% of all people persuaded to stay move on within a year anyway. Don't lose the new job on the back of offers of something internal... you usually find you'll do 90% of your old job, whichever way they flower up an offer. And if they respected your effort you'd already be on whatever they offer you to stay.

Good luck!
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Yeah I hear that, don't get me wrong, I enjoy my current job and I'll miss some of the customers, but 11 years on the road doing 1,000 a week and staying Mon-Fri in Premier Inns eating junk food is starting to take its toll, so it's also a lifestyle decision in a way.
 
My last three f/t jobs and even my p/t hobby job before retirement offered me extra money when I gave my notice in.
Their loss, my advice would be if they offer you more don't be tempted to take it.
Unless you are using your new job as a bargaining chip, in that case, be careful.
BTW congratulations.:lol:
 
Beezerk said:
Yeah I hear that, don't get me wrong, I enjoy my current job and I'll miss some of the customers, but 11 years on the road doing 1,000 a week and staying Mon-Fri in Premier Inns eating junk food is starting to take its toll, so it's also a lifestyle decision in a way.
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Good luck with whatever you choose to do.

To my mind, the reasons you've quoted above are the best choice. Recognising this now and being able to do something about it is fortunate for you - life is more important!

An old cliche I know, but a change is as good as a rest!

DO IT! :D
 
Good luck and it sounds as though it'll do you good in the long term without hours on the motorway or eating poorly at premier inns. If your current employer tries to get you to stay just be firm and tactful and then be a huge success in the new position
 
Quick update.
Had a meeting with the general manager yesterday, they do appear to be desperate to keep me.
Offered a decent pay rise and asked what else I wanted to remain, any issues with the job etc, he's going to get back to me before the weekend with something definite as it was just an informal chat. I was also told my job will always be open if I were to leave and found the new one wasn't to my liking, he also said they have plans to employ a full time engineer in Scotland within the next 6 months to help ease the amount of time I spend up there, this would be fast tracked if it helped me decide to stay.
Wish he'd just said nothing now as it's really put the cat amongst the pigeons :confused:
 
Others mentioned it earlier on in the thread. Once you decide to go, if you stay it is rarely the same. The boss also knows that you were willing to go. Stick to your guns (your decision obviously, the value of shares can go down as well as up etc)
 
Beezerk said:
Quick update.
Had a meeting with the general manager yesterday, they do appear to be desperate to keep me.
Offered a decent pay rise and asked what else I wanted to remain, any issues with the job etc, he's going to get back to me before the weekend with something definite as it was just an informal chat. I was also told my job will always be open if I were to leave and found the new one wasn't to my liking, he also said they have plans to employ a full time engineer in Scotland within the next 6 months to help ease the amount of time I spend up there, this would be fast tracked if it helped me decide to stay.
Wish he'd just said nothing now as it's really put the cat amongst the pigeons :confused:
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Down here we would call that goose amongst the trees 😁

Joking aside, it is also what I call a happy problem. Choice of two jobs against the choice of none.

Good luck me man.
 
Why not ask the big man for a contractual guarantee?

"Okay, you've offered me x, and said there's changes coming, e.g. a new engineer for Scotland. Its certainly given me to think about. Apart from the pay rise, and thanks for that, how about a guarantee this will happen, backed by a number? You pay me a bonus of £25k if this doesn't happen by xx date."

If he's genuine about it he won't have a problem signing a guarantee. If he waffles, you will know he's thinking off the cuff. Its a win for him if he's genuine - no £25k to pay out AND he gets to keep you. You can also offer him a 2 year stay, to show your commitment.
 
Hobbit said:
Nice one Martyn!!

Be aware that 76% of all people persuaded to stay move on within a year anyway. Don't lose the new job on the back of offers of something internal... you usually find you'll do 90% of your old job, whichever way they flower up an offer. And if they respected your effort you'd already be on whatever they offer you to stay.

Good luck!
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I can vouch for that, I put my notice in at my old company, they gave me a 5 grand pay rise which effectively covered the cost of the diesel it was costing me to travel to Leeds ever day from Newcastle, 1 yr later I left for the job I have now.
 
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