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Re: [Jobs]: Should I stay or should I go? - M A V I C - 10-18-2013 space-time wrote: Yeah, last time I had a couple possible offers when I left. They didn't pan out (and one of them at least I'm glad didn't because the company has since laid off all its employees.) deckeda wrote: It's a matter of commitment. For me, once I start looking for another job, it means I'm not committed to my current job. DinerDave, good points. August West wrote: It's apparent that even if I convince several levels above me that change needs to occur, it doesn't. That said, I'm not entirely sure what a "culture assessment" is. I think they're content with their culture. N-OS X-tasy! wrote: Can confirm. ![]() DP wrote: I wish I could, but the issue is they just don't grasp how important design is. We don't have an actual design group. They'e talked for many months about creating it, but haven't. At this point they don't think it would actually form until Q2 of next year. JoeM wrote: I don't know what I want to do. It's really easy to think the grass is greener on the other side. mattkime wrote: Yes. Many times. I have the full support of at least a half dozen people I work closely with. When I first started, we were all one team. Then ~5mo later, they split the team in two and brought in a new person to be in charge of the other team. That person decided they wanted to own design, even though it wasn't their area. Meanwhile the people that hired me have agreed that changes should be made, but the other team complicates things. I have yet to discuss it with anyone who disagrees... just nothing ever changes for the better. Stephanie wrote: We actually don't have any project managers anymore. I didn't know what ITIL was, but I looked it up. I really don't think they're open to any sort of process changes. They've told me they've been working this way for 8+ years. They seem content with it. Re: [Jobs]: Should I stay or should I go? - mattkime - 10-18-2013 if change doesn't seem possible and you're not growing in your current position then start looking. Re: [Jobs]: Should I stay or should I go? - mrbigstuff - 10-18-2013 I think you should talk with your wife and decide what is best for you and the family. Does she have access to health insurance through her employer? If not, how much will it cost you through the ACA and how would you deal with that if you are not working. Being professionally bored is bad, but not as bad as being harassed or some other form of maliciousness at work. So, if it's merely professional boredom, start to think about your next move more fully before bailing out, and that may help you form some cohesive thoughts about what you want to do. (I'm doing much the same at this very moment.) Re: [Jobs]: Should I stay or should I go? - bazookaman - 10-18-2013 Whatever you choose to do, just remember the first rule of wing walking. Re: [Jobs]: Should I stay or should I go? - M A V I C - 10-18-2013 mattkime wrote: Change is possible. But based on results, it doesn't happen. Maybe it could happen later today, but maybe I say that for another year and still see nothing. mrbigstuff wrote: I'm the sole provider for my family. If it was just me, I wouldn't be here to begin with. I took a job at another company after ~10 years of working for myself since things like healthcare have become so expensive and there's a lot more risk on my own. Thanks all for all your feedback. It's very inline with what I've been thinking, I just wasn't sure if I was too close to the situation. I've started looking for another job, but I'm going to take my time and find something I know for sure is much better than what I've got now. Re: [Jobs]: Should I stay or should I go? - Stephanie - 10-19-2013 M A V I C wrote: Yeah, this is NOT a good sign. The attitude of, "we're good enough," will be the downfall of the business. Also look into COBIT. And no, I'm not joking. These frameworks are worthwhile. |