Should I quit my job?
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I was unemployed for about 4 to 5 months so I sent out mass resumes and I received a job offer from a certain federal agency. However, it wasn't exactly what I wanted to do. I decided to accept it because I didn't want to be unemployed anymore and was excited at a chance to start working.
Unfortunately, soon after I started working, I got another offer from a company that is much closer to my field of experience, work, and interest. This company is superior in every way compared to the current company I work for.
I really want to quit my current agency and join the new one but I am afraid that I will piss off the current agency that I work for. They put a lot of time and training into me, not to mention that this agency was very nice and did everything in their power hire me just because they wanted to help me out. The bosses and coworkers here are very nice and enthusiastic about me joining. They also need me desperatley to help around, so if I leave they might be overwhelmed
I was just wondering what you guys would do in this situation? I am so confused and stressed out right now. Any recommendations, tips, or similar stories that you have?
my boss says never to factor them in your decision. you do you.
Sometimes, shit happens. If your boss isn't a complete asshat, they'll understand. Go get that job.
>>17355082
You do what's best for yourself.
It's what everyone else would do/should do
But don't you guys feel guilty as hell? I worked for them for about 5 days and they took time out of their busy schedule to help me. I just feel like a complete dick
>>17355503
At the end of the day, a job is just a job. They can replace you, but you can't replace the opportunities you waste by not taking them. At least, not as easily.
Think of it this way, two weeks from now they'll forget you ever even existed.
>>17355503
If they did it with you, they can find time to do it again with a new candidate. I'm sure they won't be any more overwhelmed than they were before you joined them.
As long as you give fair notice rather than waiting on it too long you won't be burning bridges and you'll be able to leave on good terms. At the end of the day, you're doing no one a favor staying in a job where you aren't doing something you're engaged or invested in.
