Change is difficult (I hate change even if it is for the better!) And I know it is for the better...better job and career prospects.
I have been approached for a job that is a step up in terms of responsibility (people manager) money (15% increase), quality of life (closer to home) but I can't bring myself to take it! I reasoned with myself, cajoled myself but nope! I am scared of any kind of change, especially moving from a team of people who I care about (in non- HR violation kinda way! if you know what I mean!).
D thinks its weird to have such emotional dependency on co-workers (and he would love for me to quit my current job). May be he is right. But consider this:
I have a headache I am not only given a Tylenol, told to leave early, but dropped off and immediate work taken care of.
I can count on my team for anything - including covering for each other when late for meeting, or late on project deliverable (including staying longer hours to help each other)
Genuine happiness when something good happens to one of us (including promotions, engagements, awards etc)
Complete trust in each others intentions and capabilities
I have my boss's and colleagues personal cell phone numbers if I need them for work and non-work related
I can vent without repercussions (we have this "talk to me" sessions when one of needs to vent).
YW and Xyz have on more then one occasion "fought" for me without asking to be fought for.
Somethings are priceless...but I still know I have to move on :(( eventually...just not ready yet.
Friday, February 06, 2009
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3 comments:
Good Luck with whatever path that you choose to tread :)
Sometimes its good to take risks in life. I once read that if you think you aren't taking risks, that's actually when you're taking most risk. If it makes any sense.
I switched jobs about a year ago. Went from knowing everyone to a new group where I had to start from scratch. Same deal...people mgmt, raise etc :-) I must say I kinda like it.
Hi Parikarma,
:) Thanks!
Already decided not to move - for now (I know I know nothing lasts for ever!). My philosophy is you cannot put a price tag on being content and on piece of mind. I love what I do, I have fun doing it so why change?
Hi Bhole,
Is this the same bhole we knew? Asking cause you missed your signature saying "change is good...only those that change survive" or something to that effect :P.
people mgmt, raise etc :-) I must say I kinda like it.
Good for you! happy for you!
vi
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