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careerman · Newbie Joined: 15 Jul 2008 Posts: 1 Career Advice: +0/-0

Hey All

Currently working for a small company for the past 1 year, there has recently been a shift in the structure of the company giving me more responsibilities as well as my colleagues with the addition of having to rotate an on-call roster a lot more frequently, much to my disappointment.

I have been informed about a position that has become available for a reputable company seeking someone with my knowledge and experience. So I called about the job and asked for more information. It turns out it is exactly what I want to be moving towards career wise.

The thing is, the company I currently work for are extremely supportive and I get along well with everyone up to senior management level. Benefits are good and they have invested in me by providing me with recent training that I will not have put to use if I left (i.e. a waste of money on their part).

The main concern I have is: Is this an extreme breach of trust and loyalty by doing this? If everything went well with the interview I would feel red faced and guilty handing in my notice. I guess the problem I have is being unsure about leaving and I haven’t expressed to them the annoyance of being on-call (the reason for not speaking to them is because there is nothing they can change to relieve the on-call situation).

Any advice appreciated.

lexa10881 · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:36 am Post subject:

I would express to your current employer the issues that are a problem for you, and see what you can do to resolve them. At the same time, it does not hurt to see what this other company has to offer you either. Then comes the real decision time: what has your company done to satisfy you and how happy are you there, and what is this other company offering you? Which would be better?

http://www.cvtips.com/loyalty_to_employer.html

cv · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:01 am Post subject:

I would :

Speak to them about the on-call situation.

Your current job is a relationship. You have given good work in exchange of appreciation and money. Your current employer has paid you for your time and not because you were nice of friendly. Do not get caught in the trap of feeling guilty for your employer. So you looking for a new more exciting job is in your right.

Analyse exactly why you want to leave. To me it sounds like you are un-decided and most of the time once you leave you cannot go back. So make sure you understand why. Sit down with pen and paper and start writing things down. It helps.

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