Need some thoughts from the crew on a job thing..

[Poriggity]

Thanks for all the input. I am going to move forward on this position doing something ill enjoy. I'm sure my buddy who got me the job will understand, but I definetly need to talk to him about this chance...

[tafdom]

The family first and I bring up the rear

[Poriggity]

Well, I submitted my resume a couple of days ago, and got an email from the HR dept. to submit an online application, and I'd be contacted for an interview shortly. I guess we'll see how this goes.. Any support and prayers is appreciated.
Thanks!
Scott

[Domniomaestro]

I agree with everything that the others have already said.

And

If you get the new job, making more money than you are right now and your friend gets mad at you, just buy a new friend with your extra dough...

just kidding. Seriously, I think your friend would understand whats happening, if that person is a true friend.

[Jimmie the Mum]

Heck, your friend would probably do the same thing and at this moment there's no guarantees anyway.

[Parkster]

Pursue the lead. And if you get a solid offer, talk with your friend. If he is a friend he will understand. When you resign, make sure you thank them and reinforce your reasons for leaving and that these thoughts were never shared with your friend who helped you get the position.

That's great advice right there.

[Poriggity]

Pursue the lead. And if you get a solid offer, talk with your friend. If he is a friend he will understand. When you resign, make sure you thank them and reinforce your reasons for leaving and that these thoughts were never shared with your friend who helped you get the position.

That's great advice right there.

I can always count on my SC buddies for solid advice

[MaytagMan]

Family first. Go through the process and if anything comes of it, your friend should completely understand your position.

[B-Dub Cigar Ambassador]

Scott,

Really, really good advice so far. Just make sure you actually "have" the new job first.

I know it feels wrong to leave that job after such a short time, but that's because you're a standup guy and probably why they hired you. The good thing is, your friend helped you avoid a jobless situation, which makes finding the "right job" harder. If you hadn't taken that job, would this opportunity even have been made available? Would you have been able to compete as well against other candidates? And doesn't having a good income now improve your chances that they'll offer you the best package at the new place? So, this has been a wonderful thing, and you should take your buddy to a Brazilian steakhouse shortly after getting the new gig to thank him for all his help!

And remember, employment is a 2-way street. Either party can cut that cord at any time! If they had to, they would let you go in a heartbeat. Your employment contract with them is this: I will sell you my time and effort and talent for this much money $____. You have received 3 months of income, and they have benefitted from you being there over that time period. It's not as though both parties didn't each get something.

Now, training is expensive! You didn't exactly say what each position actually was, but I'm assuming there had to be some kind of acquisition cost when they brought you on. This is something I would acknowledge when you sit down with your current employer and explain why you're leaving. Thank them profusely! Consider doing this over a very, very nice lunch somewhere. You never know when you might want to come back, and you'd like them to take you. Which they might do, since you're already trained and oriented.

In summary, I would not think twice about pursuing the new "career". It is a cold, hard world out there and you have to make your own way in it for you and your family. If God has caused this door to open to you, thank Him for this gift in your life and allow Him to bless you through it. And best wishes with your new endeavor!

Brently