I have an interview lined up so I’m weighing up pros and cons for leaving my current job to go for this one (if I got it): • new job is a longer commute (more traffic) but still should only be 20-30 mins but more petrol money • no working from home - currently I work 2/3 days from home. I worked out I shouldn’t need to wake up any earlier than I do now when I go to the office, but it would be 5 days a week which is again more petrol money • most likely have to do some overtime at the new job. Currently I work 8:30-5, I think the new job could finish 6ish with overtime • new job is better pay, especially with overtime • new job would keep me busier throughout the day, currently I get pretty bored and there’s not much to do lol What would you do?

If the extra pay outweighs the petrol then I would deffo go for the new job.

I'm personally a homebody and wouldn't give up the flexbility of working from home for anything, but I think it all depends on how you feel about your current job and how the pay matches up to your financial needs. If I liked my current job, saw room for growth and was comfortable with the pay I'd stay. But if you see the new job as a real opportunity to grow or need the extra pay, go for it.

@aurielle that’s the thing, I also enjoy the flexibility of being able to work from home and I don’t currently need the extra pay as I save a lot and am living with my parents so pay a lot less rent. I just don’t think there’s any progression opportunities for me at my current job and because I’m not always busy throughout the day, it can often drag a lot and I think I’d rather be busy so the time goes quicker lol

Was thinking about it tho and the vast majority of admin jobs (which is what I do), don’t offer home working, so no matter when I did end up looking/needing a new job, the chances of being able to get one that includes home working is pretty slim and I don’t think I could do this job forever considering I’m only 24 lol

I’d go for the job with more progression opportunities especially as it has a higher salary

I think you’ve already named enough reasons to switch to the new job. Progression, more money. Won’t be up any earlier. You’re being fairly compensated for the extra travel time. I would absolutely switch.

@nicoanstic_ I agree

@_EmS I say take the new job. It seems like better opportunities and better pay.