Hello all, I've been working in company A for 2 years and then for another 3 years after they gave me retention bonus. 3 days ago I quit this company and joined company B, which offers better salary (+$600) and career path (from engineer to manager).
The company A gave me total flexibility (I may come late, I go to office whenever I want, this is because I always finished the projects assigned to me). While company B requires me to come 5 days a week and 8 hours per day to the office.
Now the company A asked me to return for another 2 years of contract and they give me a sum of retention money which enough for me to buy a decent car. But I know that there is no career path there and my salary will not increase so much (like $20-$30 per year).
Should I return to my old company or stay in the current one?
Thank you
From Indonesia, Bandung
The company A gave me total flexibility (I may come late, I go to office whenever I want, this is because I always finished the projects assigned to me). While company B requires me to come 5 days a week and 8 hours per day to the office.
Now the company A asked me to return for another 2 years of contract and they give me a sum of retention money which enough for me to buy a decent car. But I know that there is no career path there and my salary will not increase so much (like $20-$30 per year).
Should I return to my old company or stay in the current one?
Thank you
From Indonesia, Bandung
Well, it's upto you as you should go back to your company or not.
But, as you mentioned that you have more flexibility in your last company as they are aware about how responsible you are for the work and complete the projects on time and I don't think the same flexibility you have when you were new to the organisation.
And, in the same way you are new to the organization you have joined recently and they are not totally aware of how responsible you are and as soon as they realize, you will see the change. I am not saying that the you will get the same flexibility as you have in your previous company as companies have their own work culture and policies. So, I just want to say that it take some time to employee as well employer to understand each other and once if settle down you will see the change.
From India, Lucknow
183But, as you mentioned that you have more flexibility in your last company as they are aware about how responsible you are for the work and complete the projects on time and I don't think the same flexibility you have when you were new to the organisation.
And, in the same way you are new to the organization you have joined recently and they are not totally aware of how responsible you are and as soon as they realize, you will see the change. I am not saying that the you will get the same flexibility as you have in your previous company as companies have their own work culture and policies. So, I just want to say that it take some time to employee as well employer to understand each other and once if settle down you will see the change.
From India, Lucknow
I second to our respective member “Couvery”, it is you who have to decide what you want and are your priorities actually.
Let me ask you first:
-are you enjoying working with your present employer currently or not?
-are you scared of not getting the possible time flexibility of time and work with your future employer which actually is not allowing you to go ahead or with another employer today?
-What are your career goals or plans for future in terms of career and growth?
-The money (I would use money not salary or package) offered by present employer to retain you, is enough then the expected/offered package and career growth by new employer?
What you justify is actually very confusing for you and it is you who first have to consider these things first, because community can just provide you on the basis of what they feel is good for you but here it is about your career and life.
In simple words I would say that you must go with new employer.
I understand that you have spent a good time with your present employer and because you performed well, they appreciated your work, consequently allowed you to work in your style (no time constraint or more flexibility at work) but if you are not seeing a good future or growth here and have new good option in hand today, then why you should stay more with present employer, or just for money which is enough to buy a new car?
And if im not wrong, you are just enjoying working with them because of flexible time and free work style else you are not willing to be with them more.
New employer is offering you a good package along with the growth and learning options which can automatically give you more money and appreciation ( according to your performance).
Be wise with every action, consider the questions above posted about CAREER AND GROWTH, answer to yourself first and I believe you will get the solution of your problem automatically.
Best of Luck
From India, Gurgaon
Let me ask you first:
-are you enjoying working with your present employer currently or not?
-are you scared of not getting the possible time flexibility of time and work with your future employer which actually is not allowing you to go ahead or with another employer today?
-What are your career goals or plans for future in terms of career and growth?
-The money (I would use money not salary or package) offered by present employer to retain you, is enough then the expected/offered package and career growth by new employer?
What you justify is actually very confusing for you and it is you who first have to consider these things first, because community can just provide you on the basis of what they feel is good for you but here it is about your career and life.
In simple words I would say that you must go with new employer.
I understand that you have spent a good time with your present employer and because you performed well, they appreciated your work, consequently allowed you to work in your style (no time constraint or more flexibility at work) but if you are not seeing a good future or growth here and have new good option in hand today, then why you should stay more with present employer, or just for money which is enough to buy a new car?
And if im not wrong, you are just enjoying working with them because of flexible time and free work style else you are not willing to be with them more.
New employer is offering you a good package along with the growth and learning options which can automatically give you more money and appreciation ( according to your performance).
Be wise with every action, consider the questions above posted about CAREER AND GROWTH, answer to yourself first and I believe you will get the solution of your problem automatically.
Best of Luck
From India, Gurgaon
Hi,
Salary should be only one parameter, but the remaining like working condition, how company recognizes you ,timings and all plays vital role in your career progression.
basing on the above you decide.
From India
Salary should be only one parameter, but the remaining like working condition, how company recognizes you ,timings and all plays vital role in your career progression.
basing on the above you decide.
From India
Hi,
I always wonder,people learn, start earning,improve status and gain Social identity,still they are not aware of what actually they are focused up to.
I have come a across many qualified people they have every thing they opted for,Yet not very much satisfied with self achievement. Same is the case here again.As rightly pointed out through questionaire in this post by Mr, Anil Arora ji, I would put my views as - If one is behind growth in terms of Money,Sell your talent and time and what ever you have to employers(Buyers) and in return ask for money.On the other hand if you need growth in terms of your own satisfaction and self esteem Sell only your knowledge and talent with your own terms and conditions.
Pls do not mind these are my personal views and do not mean to hurt any body.
From India, Vadodara
I always wonder,people learn, start earning,improve status and gain Social identity,still they are not aware of what actually they are focused up to.
I have come a across many qualified people they have every thing they opted for,Yet not very much satisfied with self achievement. Same is the case here again.As rightly pointed out through questionaire in this post by Mr, Anil Arora ji, I would put my views as - If one is behind growth in terms of Money,Sell your talent and time and what ever you have to employers(Buyers) and in return ask for money.On the other hand if you need growth in terms of your own satisfaction and self esteem Sell only your knowledge and talent with your own terms and conditions.
Pls do not mind these are my personal views and do not mean to hurt any body.
From India, Vadodara
Thank you everyone for the insights,
Answering Anil Arora question:
- I just joined the new company 5 days ago. I don't know whether at the moment I enjoy working here.
- Well, when I saw the attendance machine, at that time I feel "in prison". Although I keep saying to myself that I'm willing to go everyday to the office just to get that money paid by the new company
- I need career growth more than money, but then...sometimes money knocks me unconscious :) I mean...sometimes I think that perhaps it's best to be an engineer in a new car than a manager in a bus :D
- The money offered to retain me, plus salary and everything are still below to what the new company offered me. But you're right, I enjoy working with the old company because of my total freedom...
so, will most of you choose career (and money, but in the future) instead of money in hand (present money)?
From Indonesia, Bandung
Answering Anil Arora question:
- I just joined the new company 5 days ago. I don't know whether at the moment I enjoy working here.
- Well, when I saw the attendance machine, at that time I feel "in prison". Although I keep saying to myself that I'm willing to go everyday to the office just to get that money paid by the new company
- I need career growth more than money, but then...sometimes money knocks me unconscious :) I mean...sometimes I think that perhaps it's best to be an engineer in a new car than a manager in a bus :D
- The money offered to retain me, plus salary and everything are still below to what the new company offered me. But you're right, I enjoy working with the old company because of my total freedom...
so, will most of you choose career (and money, but in the future) instead of money in hand (present money)?
From Indonesia, Bandung
Well as you already have joined your new employer, you must concentrate on your work presently and do not get distracted yourself with the things which are not good in terms of your future and career.
Second, as I am right about you that you are feeling not good with new timing because of your free style work in past and facilities provided by your previous employer, which is your actual problem here but you have have to understand that you are A PROFESSIONAL and your work must be your priority not the facilities.
Now let me remind you the early days of your employment with your previous employer when you were not enjoying time flexibilities and free style work initially and was a new one like here with new employer today and you earned these facilities after a long work period (if im not wrong) because of your performance.
Please be wise, do not get distracted more, concentrate on your work and earn your money by learning, giving good performance which will automatically fulfill your required needs.
From India, Gurgaon
Second, as I am right about you that you are feeling not good with new timing because of your free style work in past and facilities provided by your previous employer, which is your actual problem here but you have have to understand that you are A PROFESSIONAL and your work must be your priority not the facilities.
Now let me remind you the early days of your employment with your previous employer when you were not enjoying time flexibilities and free style work initially and was a new one like here with new employer today and you earned these facilities after a long work period (if im not wrong) because of your performance.
Please be wise, do not get distracted more, concentrate on your work and earn your money by learning, giving good performance which will automatically fulfill your required needs.
From India, Gurgaon
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