I need some advice/opinion
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- whisper
I got kind of a situation which I can't really decide upon. I've been working at this design agency now for about 2 years. And I've become a much better designer and learned a lot here. Now recently I've been offered multiple jobs all with a better or equal pay. I know for a fact that I'm not underpaid and was just surprised with the amounts of money they were offering me. Currently my job description just says "designer", but my feeling is not for long any more. The jobs I've been offered are mostly for Senior or AD positions. And they are at well known agencies.
I'm really happy with the agency where I am right now, but they have announced now that there won't be any pay rises this year because of economic recession.. And I was really hoping for it, since I've grown a lot this year and have been given a lot more responsibilty and did a good job ..
Now what should i do? Go talk with other agencies or just stay put and don't bitch about it?
I'm not sure about it and it's kind of bothering me..
- univers0
Well, I would look at where you are and see how healthy the company is considering the economic crisis. Also observe the companies that have interest with you, and see where the healthiest place to work is. I would be careful about choosing commitments in a time like this. But that is my personal fear.
- ********0
Name: Jim
Job Title: Sr. Web Designer and partner
Location: Detroit, MI
Salary/Income: 190k/year and some company benefits
- landock0
If it's bothering you then it might be time to move on. Your unconscious usually know what's best for you
- laahshi0
a new environment is always healthy in terms of growth as you will learn to grow with new people always changing and moving forward.
- fyoucher10
yeh, of course go out and at least hear what other agencies have to offer...especially well-known ones. Easiest way up the ladder is to move around. Don't let the current agency hold you back. The whole 'you-can-learn-alot-here-but-we... method of thought that a lot of small agencies give only lasts sooo long.
- 7point340
if you feel you are deserving of more money and recognition then perhaps you should go after it.
- ********0
- yeah read that as well .. pretty sure that's not gonna happen though ..whisper
- A recession is not a good time to be looking for work.********
- _salisae_0
i'm not making any calls for anyone else during this time. you can speak to my attorney.
- haha can i retract my statement as well?nicole_marie
- you sure can, nicole_marie. :)_salisae_
- nicole_marie0
just always look at it in the long run... yes you may not be getting a raise where you are now, but if you stick it out at the smaller companies they usually give you more when they get more.
so in the end where do you want to be? get the raise now or possibly later, happiness and work is just as much a factor.
- +1brandelec
- we're not too small though .. medium sized with multiple officeswhisper
- sorry meant the smaller title. non senior or ad position.nicole_marie
- ah alright yeah that makes more sensewhisper
- hallelujah0
my advice is to move on, but be sure that your old position is filled by one of the out-of-work qbners who have recently started threads on this subject
- if it comes to that point i'll be sure to let you guys know..whisper
- OSFA0
^ good thinking!
- Iggyboo0
The eb and flow my friend duck and weeve get your shit to higher ground.
- zenmasterfoo0
I was growing frustrated with where I am now about a year ago. I liked the folk and the pay was decent but the work was slack and I had hit a ceiling. I poked around looking for another gig and landed two offers almost right away. I didn't take either.
The conversation I had with my boss prompted an overhaul of my then position and responsibilities..and salary. They fought to keep me and I didn't expect it. What resulted was an AD job with broader scope and higher pay. The position I was close to accepting was filled but 3 months later their entire creative dept. was canned. The Creative Director left that company as well. Luck? ...meh.
Think it through.
- kona0
i dunno, in this economy unless a company is doing REALLY well i don't know if anybody would be getting raises. from what i hear many are even cutting back on their company holiday parties. if you're making decent cash i'd almost say hang in there and wait it out until next year. get a great portfolio together, create some good relationships with the other companies and hang in there.
my fear would be that you get hired in to a new place and instantly you're the new guy who's the lowest on the totem pole. if your new company gets into hard times guess who's the first to go... the new guy.
or, the fat chick from I.T.
- whisper0
so far all good advice guys .. and it's being looked at from different perspectives, which I really like .. Keep it coming ..
Kona was making a really good point .. and nicole_marie also gave me stuff to think about .. obviously I already considered the long run .. but I'm quite an impulsive person .. and not afraid to go into unexplored territory..
anyways .. more advice or experience / opinion is always welcome!
- mcLeod0
Even if you don't end up taking a new position, it doesn't hurt to do a little bit of networking. Be up front with the others about your current situation, that you are looking but may not be ready to make the jump. keep it professional and you just might make some good contacts for the future.
- Llyod0
Go for more money with a higher title. Problem solved.
- Dancer0
I say look after Number 1 everytime. If the prospects are better and the pay is better go for it.... why would they offer you a job if they could not afford it, that would be suicide