You know what is best for you. A good manager knows who is doing the work (your former) but you may now have a mediocre manager who goes by personal feeling instead of work ethic. When I was laid off I was the person that was always there, answered every email/call, etc. Did not change that the dept mgr had a "personal" relationship to my co-worker (she could go out with the "gang" after work) which was hired 2 yrs after me. Other mgrs even questioned his decision. Found out later that because I would help in other depts. that he thought that I was not doing my job and person #2 was ALWAYS busy.. Then I T dept. researched what everyone was doing on internet. Person kept was serfing most of the day. Upper mgmnt laid her off then eventually fired mgr. I say go for it. If you are nervous now it will only get worse wondering what if or if only I had...

yep, i do. I was laid off in March but the xmas before i could tell things were changing in the office. very uncomfortable. it's best to move on since you seem to definitely have another job available. good luck.

It is difficult to give an opinion when one is not "walking in your shoes" but it sounds as if you have more or less made up your mind ... sounds like a good thing from this viewpoint. It can't feel good to walk in every day knowing there are others that are not fun to work with. Life is short ... should work at something more fun if at all possible. Makes you a nicer person for your family when you are not under so much stress too.

Office Politics can often be hard to deal with. If you are comfortable with the change, then go. You don't owe your coworkers the opportunity to be their whipping post.
Enjoy your new position

Do this to make yourself comfortable. Working with a pack of backstabbers, won't do your peace of mind any good.

My DH says it's easier to get a job when you have a job. Might pay you to make the move before they start laying people off. If you liked your previous supervisor, why not go for it? I retired from teaching, which I loved, to get out of a sticky situation with a new (to me) principal. It was a good move for me.

Do what you and your husband think is best for YOU.

And, remembering your life there, think of what these mean natured people will be going through when they REALLY DO have
to do all the work~~ Sleep well and dream of this.

I totally agree with you. I know this lady and trust her. She has had my back in the past. I do not think she would mislead me. She has been upfront with me about the job position from the start. She is not one to play games. She also know that situation where I am presently. As far as the back biting from the other co-workers. This has been going for 5 years now. I was determined that I was not going to let anyone run me off. But you know, it has gotten to the point that I am ready for change. I have tried fixing the problem and it just is not happening. So I believe that it time for a new beginning.

yes, you are making the right move. Deep down you are unhappy where you are, so a change it do. I wish you luck and hope you get it.

Sounds as if the job offered would be to your advantage, not a cut in pay, downsizing at your present job may have you working somewhere you hate or out of a job, working for someone who appreciates your work ethic is a big plus, meeting and greeting people as receptionist might be a good change for you and, most of all, 'they' aren't running you off, you're going to a better place and 'they' are stuck back in the mud. May in Jersey