Am I crazy for expecting a leader ship role vs a lower stress position for close to the same money?

[Jpsmith1]

Which one gives you more free time and vacation time?

Which one has a higher ceiling if you want to progress?

Very important thing. My role in my industry has a tendency to interfere with hunting time

 

[NotchElk]

What role gives you the opportunity to chase the quality of life you want? Do you have a desire to be a manager? Do you want to lead people or would it be more of the title that you’d want or the salary that comes with it?

Speaking from experience as someone who has chased the dollars, titles, and climbed the corporate ladder, you need to focus on what makes you happy and gives you the best quality of life. I loved/love leading people and doing all I can to help others reach their potential and achieve their goals. But I hate the political side of having to play the corporate game to get the promotion or keep climbing the ladder.

Focus on what makes you happy. Gives you the opportunity to chase your passions outside of your job and allows you to enjoy life as much as possible.

 

[Wolf]

So long story short I applied to a different company and received a job offer for it, the compensation is higher then I thought it would be.

In the meantime my current employer recently created a lead role/management and they have offered the role to me.

The total compensation is within a few thousand dollars a year so very similar.

Both roles are in the same industry. Obviously the lead role comes with a lot more responsibilities.

One side of me wants the mental challenge of the lead role and to be able to add it to my resume and then one side of me wants to take the easy less stress job but I am worried I will get bored in the role….


Any advice?


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I have owned and operated a construction company since 1994. I have a higher stress job and am never “off work” compared to my employees. I often wonder if it wouldn’t have been better to continue working for someone else for less stress and easier living. I always return to the mindset that it is worth it. I feel a management roll is worth the added responsibility and stress. It opens up many more doors for you and give you a sense of pride. I feel more whole as a person taking on responsibility and succeeding. This new position could be a stepping stone to even bigger and better things. Good luck whichever way you decide

 

[Turkeytider]

Which one gives you more free time and vacation time?

Which one has a higher ceiling if you want to progress?

This. What are your career goals? If you want to advance, you need to take on progressively more responsibility……and all that comes with it.

 

[insanelupus]

What is the third option? I've often found when I gave only two options I need to increase my field of view before making a decision.

Where do you wish to be career wise in 5-10 years? Now which of the options you are currently considering get you there in a productive way?

What is the opinion of your spouse and/ or family in regards to the options you are considering?


Last but not least, my greatest recommendation, ask the Lord to reveal to you the best direction with regards to your options.


If you have no relationship with the Lord, consider Him as the first option to choose and make things right with before embarking on any of the other adventures above.


Regards & blessings!

 

[Rich M]

Yer young. It's starting to come together.

Sounds like current company values and wants to keep you. At least as long as the leadership/ownership stays the same, you have a solid job. There is a lot to say about that.

I see a lot of people with career goals - if you don't own the company, you don't control that stuff. I'm part owner with 50+ employees. Some want stuff but aren't willing to work for it. They take advantage of every perk and then walk out at 4 or 5 when a project is due - dump it on their boss to finish. Not management material. They have career goals, for sure - just no drive to see it thru. In order to achieve growth you have to sacrifice something.

Take a runner for example - get up early 3 times a week and run til they legs fall off. Do a marathon. Get ready for next one. Sacrifice is sleep, hours spent running, dietary, and focus. No different at work, just working extra hours is presented as bad and gets a negative vibe.

 

[Rich M]

I was offered higher management positions at my company but I declined. I’ve shed my staff management responsibilities and now just have to manage my own projects working from home. Flexibility is more important to me than money. I much prefer freedom over a 20% pay increase for 50% more work

You are making good money. You can afford your lifestyle and prepping for retirement.

Most folks don't enough money to do that.

 

[5MilesBack]

One side of me wants the mental challenge of the lead role and to be able to add it to my resume and then one side of me wants to take the easy less stress job but I am worried I will get bored in the role….

I get bored in most jobs right about the 1-year mark, and am ready for something else. I need constant action and change of scenery to keep my attention. But that's also why I hunt the way I do. I have to keep my mind occupied and running at all times.

Just remember the old saying "If you have a job you love, you'll never work a day in your life".

 

[ETtikka]

Take the job that will better prepare you for your next job

 

[Jethro]

I dream everyday of a job in my field, at about the same money, that is not management.

 

[timekiller13]

I got into nursing leadership once.

Worst year of my life in terms of my working career. You never stop working. It’s 24/7 someone is calling/texting/emailing. There are no boundaries.

Pay was great but working 80 hrs a week was not fun at all.

After a year I stepped down and went back to being a regular old bedside nurse. Best decision I ever made.