Businessbrewers Lend Me Your Consciences

GearBeer · 07-28-2009, 02:22 PM

I've never been good with personal ethical decisions, so here goes:

About 8 months ago my hiring manager made a deal with my current manager to take an additional headcount reduction (to cut loose a low performer) with the caviat that I would be transferred after 6 months. My current position is closer to home than my first position, but it isn't keeping me busy (I'd estimate less than 5 hours/week, but I'm salaried).

So, yesterday my hiring manager made me a job offer through my former boss to replace a retiree. I'll still be in the same close-to-home location but I'll move back to my hiring manager's team. I was also promised that I'd be kept busy.

My first reaction was: Sweeeeeet!
My second reaction was: Heeeellllllll yes!
My third reaction was: Awesome! ...am I doing something wrong?

There's nothing wrong with the current group, except I'm not being kept busy. I do feel like I've given them a chance. If they haven't found enough work for me in two months, then when will they?

Furthermore, a headcount reduction is looming and I'm 3rd from the bottom by seniority in my admittedly bloated group. Not being busy, I worry about being "low hanging fruit."

Currently, I'm thinking go ahead with it. I have a mortgage and my own interests to look after, but I have an unidentifiable emotional reservation.

Is there anything wrong with taking the offer?

**IrregularPulse** · 07-28-2009, 02:33 PM

It's a career, not a personal matter. IMO, you need to make the decision that is best for you and your family. Leaving a job that has a workforce reduction coming up with you 3rd from bottom and hardly any workload, for a job with no foreseeable reduction and the promise of steady work is a no-brainer in my book. Go for the job security.

MMW · 07-28-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by IrregularPulse

It's a career, not a personal matter. IMO, you need to make the decision that is best for you and your family. Leaving a job that has a workforce reduction coming up with you 3rd from bottom and hardly any workload, for a job with no foreseeable reduction and the promise of steady work is a no-brainer in my book. Go for the job security.

From the information given, what he said

Good luck!

**dataz722** · 07-28-2009, 02:42 PM

My outlook on working and business is that I am not here to make friends. I am here for ME. If I happen to make friends along the way then great but if not who cares who I piss off.

**Edcculus** · 07-28-2009, 02:56 PM

Its your career. No use hanging around a place that might fire you anyways. It might help too. If you leave on your own accord, thats one less person they have to think about letting go.

flyangler18 · 07-28-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dataz722

My outlook on working and business is that I am not here to make friends. I am here for ME. If I happen to make friends along the way then great but if not who cares who I piss off.

While I share your opinion in practice, building strong personal and business relationships keeps productivity high. It's a proven thing in any sales organization. If a sales force doesn't work well together, the company loses traction.

**dataz722** · 07-28-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by flyangler18

While I share your opinion in practice, building strong personal and business relationships keeps productivity high. It's a proven thing in any sales organization. If a sales force doesn't work well together, the company loses traction.

I work in sales and that is true to an extent. I do try and get along with people and make friends but if its doesn't happen then i dont worry about it either. Don't get me wrong, im not that guy that just sits in my cubicle all by myself not talking to anyone all day. I am the complete opposite.

flyangler18 · 07-28-2009, 03:35 PM

I am in account management as well, but my industry is a bit nuanced. When my compensation is linked to the combined success of my colleagues, you better believe we work incredibly well together.

**arturo7** · 07-28-2009, 05:06 PM

I'm not quite sure why you are asking this question. For what reason to you feel obliged to keep your present position?

GearBeer · 07-28-2009, 06:00 PM

I don't feel obligated. I had a twinge of doubt on the third time thinking it through (probably from over-thinking). However, I have a long history of being a jackass, so I decided to get more perspectives.

In the end you guys have reinforced what I thought, meaning I can trust myself more with these decisions in the future.