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#11
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...
#12
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.
#13
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 853
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.
#16
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.
#17
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Merced, CA
Posts: 4,188
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.
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.
#18
Originally Posted by Tcharlie
Jealousy is the green eyed monster, those ladies is making comments so they look good for the down sizing choices to not be them. A good manager knows who is the worker and who is the slacker.
Your former boss must value your work skills or she would not have recommended you to follow her. If working with her is better than your current environment then you did the correct thing.
But remember, once the decision has been made to follow, your name may be put on the list of your current position even if you don't get one you are going after. After working almost 40 plus years, I know managers have to interview several for a position by law and then make offers. Hopefully your former co-worker has not miss led you.
Sorry for the message, but I felt I just had to tell you this.
Your former boss must value your work skills or she would not have recommended you to follow her. If working with her is better than your current environment then you did the correct thing.
But remember, once the decision has been made to follow, your name may be put on the list of your current position even if you don't get one you are going after. After working almost 40 plus years, I know managers have to interview several for a position by law and then make offers. Hopefully your former co-worker has not miss led you.
Sorry for the message, but I felt I just had to tell you this.
#20
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
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