For most of us, starting someplace right out of school and riding it through to retirement just isn't in the cards. Opportunities come up and raise the question - do you jump ship?
I'm currently weighing such an opportunity and i'm curious how my BBI brethren who have gone through this have handled it.
Success and horror stories welcome.
What matters most to you? Stress or Money?
Now I’ve been with same company for 7 years but I’m plateaued ....,I’d hate to give up 30 vacation days , And I know they say the grass isn’t always greener on the other side but I’m at the point where I’m worth more ...
Scary when you get in your upper 40’s.
To give you an example, I have been at a brick and mortar like tech company for 10 years, and I had a chance to accept a leadership role at a hot startup/early stage tech company.
Less pay with the startup, worse benefits and "perks" and probably longer hours and more travel, but the equity potential could be life changing. But...nothing is guaranteed, so with two kids newly driving and on the verge of college and a third not far behind risk of this nature was not something I felt like we could tolerate.
5 years ago, no-brainer or even 8 years from now, also probably a no-brainer, but for now based on where my family is and my priorities I am very risk averse.
Anyway, just an example and opportunities like that come up periodically and have throughout my career and that's how I approach them.
whats more important... such a tough question
TRUST ME, I use them... We like to hit the Florida Gulf up every chance we can. I use them all because I cannot carry them over. In the summer when the kids are out of school I take every Friday off. Plus another 3 weeks based around Holidays.
Just found out more and more of my dept were sacked at my former job. Plus I was able to buy a house with this new salary. I’d be lying if I said i didn’t second guess the decision to leave old job every single day, but I’d do it again if I had the choice.
It’s not an easy choice but I would err on the side of jumping ship if your gut tells you to.
Having built my own company and run it successfully for over a decade i'm faced with trading control and good money for less control and potentially great money. With my little one only 19 months old i'm leaning towards taking the risk following a lengthy due diligence process on the company.
Having built my own company and run it successfully for over a decade i'm faced with trading control and good money for less control and potentially great money. With my little one only 19 months old i'm leaning towards taking the risk following a lengthy due diligence process on the company.
'The Founder's Dilemma'. Good book. Have you read it? Talks about exactly this. If not, maybe that will help your decision.