GearBeer
Well-Known Member
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?
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?