TalkGraphShould I take the new job?
Thinking it through out loud on a Sunday night.
TOPICThe offer is 20% more
And a proper title.
FACTIs it the money or the title I want?
Honestly, more the title.
QUESTIONI want to be trusted with bigger calls
That's what the title stands for.
IDEACould I get that where I am?
I've never actually asked.
QUESTIONAsk my manager for a career chat this week
Before I decide anything.
ACTION☐Leaving a team I like
Two of them are close friends now.
RISKFriendships have survived job changes before
I still see people from my first job.
FACTAsk Jo what the new team is really like
She worked there last year.
IDEAMessage Jo tomorrow
Coffee, not a formal chat.
ACTION☐What I'd gain, scored out of ten
Gut feel, right now.
CHARTCommute goes from 20 to 55 minutes
Each way.
FACTIs three days in the office negotiable?
Two would change everything.
QUESTIONAsk the recruiter about hybrid
Get it in writing.
ACTION☐Don't decide tonight
Too tired, and missing two answers.
DECISIONDecide by Friday, after both conversations
Manager on Tuesday, Jo on Wednesday.
DECISIONProud I'm being considered at all
A year ago I wouldn't have applied.
PRAISETaking it just to feel wanted
Flattery isn't a reason.
RISKWould I apply for this job if they hadn't asked?
Probably yes. That's a good sign.
QUESTION100%
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