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Originally Posted by _Q_
Man did you secretly steal my life without me knowing? Wow that is almost identical to my current situation. Was working at a company for 3.5 years and actually got promoted in January. I enjoyed going to work, was getting paid reasonably well, enjoyed the atmosphere, had good benefits, liked my boss and co-workers and worked with a bunch of really good friends. Then this new opportunity falls into my lap and it was extremely difficult to turn it down because they promised me the world plus a 12% increase in pay above what I was getting paid. So after about a month of mulling it over, I said "what do I have to lose?" and I very reluctantly did it. Started my new job in July and started looking for a new job in October. I don't get along with my co-workers, hate the atmosphere, the benefits are garbage and I get no sick days. In a corporate environment and I get no sick days, what an absolute joke. Most days I have nothing to do at work and I just sit around all day in my corner without any human contact because I don't really get along with my co-workers. The only reason I haven't been so aggressive in finding a new job is because I do respect my boss and he has promised that things will be changing soon. He sees that I'm not being utilized to my potential and plans on giving me more responsibility. But anyways, if something more interesting comes up somewhere else, I'll jump ship in a heartbeat.
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The only reason i want to change companies is because I want more money... Otherwise i have a great work environment- No drama, great bosses, good coworkers for the most part, decent benefits, and a large degree of freedom (flex days, sick days, leaving early occaisonally). Im currently thinking though, that I would rather work somewhere else that has a higher income (and income potential) but none of these other nice features. I wonder if I would regret making that move though. I have been with the same company since finishing uni and would possibly be in for a rude awakening in a different environment. How much financial value do you place in these niceties??