I Work Full Time
My work life just got curiouser and curiouser.
This morning, my boss announced that he’s leaving for another job.
That was unsettling. He’s one of the better bosses I’ve had; and our company’s contract is up for recompete. Does he know something we don’t know? (Or does he just like the idea of a very good job a lot closer to where he lives?)
Then, this afternoon, my boss’s second-in-command approached me about possibly changing my duties. This would be a lateral move for me, not a promotion. I would be doing different tasks for the same company, on the same contract.
I’m a little apprehensive, because I’m introverted; and the past 5 years have been so crazy, I’m now full of doubt and scared of my own shadow. This job involves more contact with people.
OTOH, I don’t always have enough work to do in my present role. What if they were thinking of eliminating that position and laying me off? This shift to another position in the same company (and on the same contract) is preferable to a layoff.
It would involve learning some new things and getting a bit out of my comfort zone. OTOH, even with my fear of change, I confess I *have* been bored at work for awhile.
And, it’s always good to have more experience on my resume in a field that’s in the same industry. That could improve my job prospects in the future.
I did ask if more money would be involved; and he fudged. So maybe not; but the money wouldn’t be any worse.
I’m tempted to say yes. Thoughts?
This morning, my boss announced that he’s leaving for another job.
That was unsettling. He’s one of the better bosses I’ve had; and our company’s contract is up for recompete. Does he know something we don’t know? (Or does he just like the idea of a very good job a lot closer to where he lives?)
Then, this afternoon, my boss’s second-in-command approached me about possibly changing my duties. This would be a lateral move for me, not a promotion. I would be doing different tasks for the same company, on the same contract.
I’m a little apprehensive, because I’m introverted; and the past 5 years have been so crazy, I’m now full of doubt and scared of my own shadow. This job involves more contact with people.
OTOH, I don’t always have enough work to do in my present role. What if they were thinking of eliminating that position and laying me off? This shift to another position in the same company (and on the same contract) is preferable to a layoff.
It would involve learning some new things and getting a bit out of my comfort zone. OTOH, even with my fear of change, I confess I *have* been bored at work for awhile.
And, it’s always good to have more experience on my resume in a field that’s in the same industry. That could improve my job prospects in the future.
I did ask if more money would be involved; and he fudged. So maybe not; but the money wouldn’t be any worse.
I’m tempted to say yes. Thoughts?
