A matter of risk...

OneSickPsycho · 12-10-2009, 01:53 PM

I may have a line one a new job, but there is a certain amount of risk involved in the position.

Long story short I may have an opportunity to work for a local newspaper, a subsidiary of The Chicago Tribune. Essentially I would be in the same call center game but with considerably less responsibility and potentially a bit more money.... Like an extra $600 or so take home per month (which I could certainly use). Its more of a technical role and would be less hours and far less stress...

But...

Its in what I know to be a failing industry. This particular department is growing significantly to increase circulation and has been successful. I'm thinking that it could be an OK move from the standpoint that it seems secure for the interim but I have no illusions that I will be there forever. I would be leaving a high stress long hour but stable position which has me contemplating if it would be a good move. I cite the quality of life improvements as my main factor for consideration but stability is a huge concern.

Thoughts?

marko138 · 12-10-2009, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

I may have a line one a new job, but there is a certain amount of risk involved in the position.

Long story short I may have an opportunity to work for a local newspaper, a subsidiary of The Chicago Tribune. Essentially I would be in the same call center game but with considerably less responsibility and potentially a bit more money.... Like an extra $600 or so take home per month (which I could certainly use). Its more of a technical role and would be less hours and far less stress...

But...

Its in what I know to be a failing industry. This particular department is growing significantly to increase circulation and has been successful. I'm thinking that it could be an OK move from the standpoint that it seems secure for the interim but I have no illusions that I will be there forever. I would be leaving a high stress long hour but stable position which has me contemplating if it would be a good move. I cite the quality of life improvements as my main factor for consideration but stability is a huge concern.

Thoughts?

I'd pass, personally. I worked in media, tv news specifically. The only area of media worse off than TV is print. I'd be willing to put money on the fact that that job isn't stable for very long.

CasterTroy · 12-10-2009, 01:59 PM

Can you go back?

I left a small, go nowhere career-wise, but UBER stable firm, to pursue a career in a large engineering firm out of DC with VAST promotion potential, but high turnover rate.

Long story short I did really well and was quickly promoted and received numerous raises.....BUT..I wouldn't move to DC and the market went to shit so they closed the NC office.

I ended up making a huge jump in pay...HUGE...but was still in good standing with the small, go nowhere, firm. I negotiated a midpoint of salary and didn't lose much, but gained leaps and bounds over if I'd stayed. But I'm back at the stable small firm.

Trip · 12-10-2009, 01:59 PM

I agree, that's too dangerous of an industry to get into, I would keep looking.

marko138 · 12-10-2009, 02:01 PM

Noticed I said "worked"...there's a reason I got out. I was a lot more lucky than some of my co-workers.

t-homo · 12-10-2009, 04:02 PM

Or you could just say fuck it, take the job for a few years, and see what life brings you next.

askmrjesus · 12-10-2009, 04:09 PM

What's a "newspaper"?

JC

marko138 · 12-10-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by askmrjesus

What's a "newspaper"?

JC

That pretty much sums it up.

pdog · 12-10-2009, 05:04 PM

Who cares about the industry? You didn't really say what you do but role is far more important: newspaper editors are screwed, yes, but good IT people (for instance) can work anywhere. It's not unusual to see IT people with a new job every 1-2 years, especially if they worked at smaller firms.

Fleck750 · 12-10-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pdog

It's not unusual to see IT people with a new job every 1-2 years, especially if they worked at smaller firms.

OK, real question.

Why is OK for IT to change jobs every few years, but any other field you look like a loser who can't/won't keep a job?

12-10-2009, 01:53 PM	#1
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	A matter of risk... I may have a line one a new job, but there is a certain amount of risk involved in the position. Long story short I may have an opportunity to work for a local newspaper, a subsidiary of The Chicago Tribune. Essentially I would be in the same call center game but with considerably less responsibility and potentially a bit more money.... Like an extra $600 or so take home per month (which I could certainly use). Its more of a technical role and would be less hours and far less stress... But... Its in what I know to be a failing industry. This particular department is growing significantly to increase circulation and has been successful. I'm thinking that it could be an OK move from the standpoint that it seems secure for the interim but I have no illusions that I will be there forever. I would be leaving a high stress long hour but stable position which has me contemplating if it would be a good move. I cite the quality of life improvements as my main factor for consideration but stability is a huge concern. Thoughts?

12-10-2009, 01:59 PM	#3
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	Can you go back? I left a small, go nowhere career-wise, but UBER stable firm, to pursue a career in a large engineering firm out of DC with VAST promotion potential, but high turnover rate. Long story short I did really well and was quickly promoted and received numerous raises.....BUT..I wouldn't move to DC and the market went to shit so they closed the NC office. I ended up making a huge jump in pay...HUGE...but was still in good standing with the small, go nowhere, firm. I negotiated a midpoint of salary and didn't lose much, but gained leaps and bounds over if I'd stayed. But I'm back at the stable small firm. __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

12-10-2009, 04:09 PM	#7
askmrjesus Soul Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Everywhere, all the time. Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit). Posts: 6,481	What's a "newspaper"? JC __________________ The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me.

12-10-2009, 04:02 PM	#6
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Or you could just say fuck it, take the job for a few years, and see what life brings you next.

12-10-2009, 05:04 PM	#9
pdog Refugee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Moto: Pimped 2005 SV650 Posts: 332	Who cares about the industry? You didn't really say what you do but role is far more important: newspaper editors are screwed, yes, but good IT people (for instance) can work anywhere. It's not unusual to see IT people with a new job every 1-2 years, especially if they worked at smaller firms.