Do I Change Job Or Not Dilemma.

[Jenarry]

I have a chance at a new job but I'm in a quandry . I've been in my current job 20yrs now and I feel like part of the furniture but not in a good way . I have two areas of work that I'm responsible for which takes the majority of my working wk and keeps me from being amongst rest of the staff so feel like i miss out on being part of the team.
Also I feel like I'm left out of the loop alot too -with work related info and chit chat too. :/
Besides this I just feel I need to move to pastures new-to new jobplace and new(nicer) employers.. The pay has been quite good but only from previous employer before current employer bought business.
And also my hours are pretty good which works well round my family.
The possible new job will be the change I need and it will be closer to home so less time getting to and from work and less petrol. The pay will be slightly less which I can live with but the hours aren't going to be great . The the mo the latest I have to work is 5pm and new job will have two 6.30pm finishes a week. and one 5pm finish . :/
I have been looking for new job in my area for 2yrs and this is the only place in my line of work that comes close to fitting the bill so it feels like either I go for this or just stay put in the job that is starting to drive me nuts just for convenience sake. Can anyone help with advice . My husband helps out two days a week by finishing early to be home for my son and when i broached subject with him earlier that I may need to change one of the days he wasn't very happy . It's all making my head hurt. :( I have an interview tomorro and don't know what to think about the whole thing.

[Cloverjo]

Go for your interview and do your best to impress. If you are offered the job then sit down and discuss everything with your husband. Happiness, job satisfaction, family time, money etc.
Don't worry about it for now. Get a good night's sleep, have a good interview and see what happens.
Good luck!

[johnny.5]

you need to speak to your husband and explain all this and remember you have job security where you are also ask your current employer for some more challenging / involving tasks

[cleodog]

Life’s too short to be in a job that makes you so fed up. Go for the interview and explain to your hubby after how fed up you are.

[Jenarry]

Thankyou everyone. why couldn't the hours be better then it would be a no brainer. I've been asking for years to finish earlier than 5pm on a friday and with this job I'm going to go up to 6.30pm . :/ :/ Darn it.

[murraymints]

on balance I'd go for newbie !

[Tilly2]

If it's going to make you happier in the long run, go for it, Jenarry. You can sort out the practicalities later. Best wishes.

[Hopkirk]

Beware, the grass always looks greener over the fence.

Perhaps try to chat with your boss. Let him or her know why you are thinking of leaving, and see if your current position can be modified to clear some of the annoyances.
Perhaps they might realise they have been taking you for granted.

[Souldarkness]

Doing something similar? can you not make the leap to something that you really want to do. I would talk to my current boss about training and development if a new role is possible. Life is too short to do an unsatisfying job.

[Jenarry]

The interview went well . But I couldn't gauge how well exactly so will have to wait to hear from them. Everyone was very nice including the lady who would be my manager. If I stay in my job I am going to have to tackle (again) my issues with spending too much time on my own . There is different staff now that could poss make a difference with this but manager has never been very open to changing anything. Their suggestion was too work quicker so I would have time to do other tasks (the cheek!)I'm a very heads down and get on with it as quick as poss person so I was quite offended when she said this. or for me to work more hours so I could do my jobs and then have some hours out with the rest of the team .not a great suggestion either.
I'd like to job share with someone and that would help if I'm on holiday /snowed under/off sick too but i've been asking for ages and staff have been asking to take the role but boss obviously not interested in this. :/

[pixie374]

Good luck, jenarry xx sounds like it's time to move on.

[albaqwerty]

I agree with Pixie.
Wishing you all the best Jen x