I am in the middle of a problem brought on entirely by myself, so what better place to get opinions than Slowtwitch and the fine minds that inhabit the Forums ...
I currently work for a very large (Fortune 30) company and relocated from the Rocky Mtns to the midwest about 15 months ago. I've spent 4 yrs in sales (successfully) and two years in marketing (also successfully). The company plans to send me back to a sales role, in a location that is "to be determined." The better half and I have spent the last 14 months complaining about the midwest and trying to get transferred back with my company ... no dice. So, in my infinite wisdom, I figured I'd get on the job market and see what happened.
I just got an offer from a much smaller company back in the same town we moved from not too long ago. The offer is nice, more pay, relocation assistance, etc., but the healthcare and retirement isn't quite as good. However, I would stay in the marketing/general management career field and would be helping to create the department and be influential in corporate strategy. Additionally, my better half would be able to return to her job as an Associate Professor (with tenure). Bad news is that the little guys deal with a nanny for a few hours each day (about 25 per week) until they get in school (next year for the oldest, three years for the youngest).
The company I currently work for is considered "one of the best" and in the old days, once you were in, you were in (i.e., deliver good work, the company takes care of you for a career). They are also greatly diversified and have outperformed the broad market over the past four years. However, in the new days, I have already been through 2 rounds of downsizing. Additionally, once I return to sales, I'm there for good and will most likely move several times during the next 25-30 yrs. Immediate possible locations include the northeast, Idaho, or remaining in the midwest.
The potential company has been around for 14 yrs, without a single layoff, and has moved three times in the past 10 yrs to accomodate growth. However, they have a very narrow, almost niche, line of products.
If anyone has been in a similar situation, I'd appreciate thoughts or input. Heck, I'm at the point that I'll take thoughts and input from anyone, since I posted here.
Muchas Gracias, drn92
I currently work for a very large (Fortune 30) company and relocated from the Rocky Mtns to the midwest about 15 months ago. I've spent 4 yrs in sales (successfully) and two years in marketing (also successfully). The company plans to send me back to a sales role, in a location that is "to be determined." The better half and I have spent the last 14 months complaining about the midwest and trying to get transferred back with my company ... no dice. So, in my infinite wisdom, I figured I'd get on the job market and see what happened.
I just got an offer from a much smaller company back in the same town we moved from not too long ago. The offer is nice, more pay, relocation assistance, etc., but the healthcare and retirement isn't quite as good. However, I would stay in the marketing/general management career field and would be helping to create the department and be influential in corporate strategy. Additionally, my better half would be able to return to her job as an Associate Professor (with tenure). Bad news is that the little guys deal with a nanny for a few hours each day (about 25 per week) until they get in school (next year for the oldest, three years for the youngest).
The company I currently work for is considered "one of the best" and in the old days, once you were in, you were in (i.e., deliver good work, the company takes care of you for a career). They are also greatly diversified and have outperformed the broad market over the past four years. However, in the new days, I have already been through 2 rounds of downsizing. Additionally, once I return to sales, I'm there for good and will most likely move several times during the next 25-30 yrs. Immediate possible locations include the northeast, Idaho, or remaining in the midwest.
The potential company has been around for 14 yrs, without a single layoff, and has moved three times in the past 10 yrs to accomodate growth. However, they have a very narrow, almost niche, line of products.
If anyone has been in a similar situation, I'd appreciate thoughts or input. Heck, I'm at the point that I'll take thoughts and input from anyone, since I posted here.
Muchas Gracias, drn92