Hi all,
Opinions and feedback needed!
A little background for context:
Right now I'm living as a 1%'er
in Calgary, working for Shell. I've got a family with 3 kids (4,3, and 10 months). I've only been with Shell for 2 years and am being challenged in my work almost everyday. There was a re-org that occured at Shell at the beginning of the year and because of concerns of being let go, I began to look for work elsewhere. I applied at the BC OGC (for those that don't know, it's the regulatory board of BC, much like AER in Alberta) for a job in Kelowna.
Anyways, I forgot about the application and last month I got a call for an interview and then a face to face interview. I thought it couldn't hurt to go, so I went ahead with the interview and I guess they liked me because they offered me the job.
Basically, career wise, it's probably not the best decision if I take it. It's half of my pay of what I'm getting at Shell, less vacation, no annual bonus, and meagre raise. There is pretty much limited advancement in the government, maybe grows to a managerial position.
If I did take the position, while my family transitions from CGY to Kelowna, I'd have to rent a place and pay for my mortgage while my house is on the market. I may have to go into debt for this.
Some of you maybe asking, why are you even considering? Well we vacation in the Okanagan every summer and we love it. Love the heat, and from what I understand, they have short winters. I'll be able to make a pretty good return when I go to sell my house, so my mortgage in Kelowna could be quite small. My wife also would like to start a bed and breakfast if we move there. Even if the work isn't the most challenging, it would mean less stress for me.
Anyways, leave your 2 cents and weigh in. I didn't think the decision was going to be too hard - based on money and career I almost think it's a no brainer to stay. But because it could be quite the lifestyle change and a definite change of pace, it's making the decision quite difficult...