Hi,
My husband was put on protective notice a few months ago and has been actively seeking a new job in the last couple of months. He's been to a few interviews and 2nd interviews and looks like he is getting very close to an offer. He went to a 2nd interview last week (3 other ppl involved)and then has a 2nd interview next week (2 other ppl involved) He works in I.T.
Best case scenario: If he is lucky enought to get 2 job offers as a result of the two 2nd interviews, it will obviously be great but because they are so different, he is unsure what would be the best move and I was wondering if anyone could give me their opinion.
Current Job - was part of a team of 3 initially working in a large company as a systems administrator. Husband is second in command. The 3rd guy was let go about a year ago. Boss dislikes his profession and therefore husband finds it unmotivating to work for so is looking forward to moving on. Hubbie is 27.
Possible Job Nr.1 - he would be working on his own which would mean he would have huge responsibility and as he is very ambitious and hard working I believe he could really shine. His current boss had threatened a few times to leave job over the last year or so and hubbie would have loved to have that lead role, but unfortunately never happened.
Possible Job Nr. 2 - working in a large team of about 20. Specialising in an area of I.T. Advantage of this job would be social side, being part of a large team who are motivated (he met a few and they have all been there between 6-10 years). Also getting to become an expert in an area, he says he has a broad general knowledge of alot of things but this would mean he could specialise in a specific area. I like the idea of this job because he hasnt enjoyed working with his boss for a good while and therefore never has fun in work like I would with my team mates. I think it would be good for him to be part of a team.
However at 27 I think he may be at an important stage of his career and maybe Job Nr. 1 is the smarter decision. Hope my post makes sense, its probably quite vague but any constructive advice appreciated.
Thanks.
My husband was put on protective notice a few months ago and has been actively seeking a new job in the last couple of months. He's been to a few interviews and 2nd interviews and looks like he is getting very close to an offer. He went to a 2nd interview last week (3 other ppl involved)and then has a 2nd interview next week (2 other ppl involved) He works in I.T.
Best case scenario: If he is lucky enought to get 2 job offers as a result of the two 2nd interviews, it will obviously be great but because they are so different, he is unsure what would be the best move and I was wondering if anyone could give me their opinion.
Current Job - was part of a team of 3 initially working in a large company as a systems administrator. Husband is second in command. The 3rd guy was let go about a year ago. Boss dislikes his profession and therefore husband finds it unmotivating to work for so is looking forward to moving on. Hubbie is 27.
Possible Job Nr.1 - he would be working on his own which would mean he would have huge responsibility and as he is very ambitious and hard working I believe he could really shine. His current boss had threatened a few times to leave job over the last year or so and hubbie would have loved to have that lead role, but unfortunately never happened.
Possible Job Nr. 2 - working in a large team of about 20. Specialising in an area of I.T. Advantage of this job would be social side, being part of a large team who are motivated (he met a few and they have all been there between 6-10 years). Also getting to become an expert in an area, he says he has a broad general knowledge of alot of things but this would mean he could specialise in a specific area. I like the idea of this job because he hasnt enjoyed working with his boss for a good while and therefore never has fun in work like I would with my team mates. I think it would be good for him to be part of a team.
However at 27 I think he may be at an important stage of his career and maybe Job Nr. 1 is the smarter decision. Hope my post makes sense, its probably quite vague but any constructive advice appreciated.
Thanks.