New Job Dilemna

Suarez

I don't know whether to change jobs or not.

1. The new job is a subject I want to work in - my current job has has about 20% related to this subject.
2. It is a 50 mile round trip - my current job I walk to work.
3. It is 7 hours per week more and my take home pay will increase by £70 (So less per hour) and it will cost me approx this in fuel so wages will more or less be the same.
4. I am a bit fed up with my current job and think I would like the new job more.

Cutzee

Have you been offered the new job? I assume so! If I was offered a job in an industry I really wanted to work in for the same money (I would also take a drop in pay) and a 50 mile round trip I would take it. But that's just me!

andrewjf

Depends on your priorities - financial, career development, job satisfaction?

Suarez

andrewjf wrote: »

Depends on your priorities - financial, career development, job satisfaction?

I live comfortable on my wage at the moment so the money side doesn't worry me too much. I would rather have a job that I enjoy than more money. The new job will have more internal positions and chance of promotion than my current job. It's just the travelling that puts me off slightly. Maybe I am worrying about nothing?

p00hsticks

It's not the mileage that's important - it's how LONG it's going to take you and how EASY the journey is going to be.

Have you tried it during morning and evening rush hour periods ? Are there likely to be traffic jams, are there a number of alternative routes, what quality are the roads like ?

And if the travelling is still an issue - have you considered moving closer ?

Cycrow

first thing to consider is if you can afford to make a cut in wages (taking out the transport costs from the wages as well).

2nd, you could always think about moving closer where you could continue to walk or perhaps cycle in to save money, have you checked what the rent is like closer to work ?

if your not happen in your current job, and its not really in a field you want to be in, then it'll be a good idea to move, even if you end up with less money. At least you will start gaining experience in the industry you want to be in which will help you get better, higher paid jobs in the future.
And if your more interested in the work you might be more interested in moving up within the company and end up being better of in the long run.

which would you prefer, being fed up for 1-2hours a day for the commute, or being fed up 8-9 hours a day while at work ?
at least there are ways to reduce the travel distance or improve the commute, even if you dont do it straight away

andrewjf

p00hsticks wrote: »

It's not the mileage that's important - it's how LONG it's going to take you and how EASY the journey is going to be.

Have you tried it during morning and evening rush hour periods ? Are there likely to be traffic jams, are there a number of alternative routes, what quality are the roads like ?

And if the travelling is still an issue - have you considered moving closer ?

Exactly. I travelled to a workplace that was a nightmare to get in and out of. That was a real drag, and contributed to me leaving. Well the job itself was pretty bad, but that's another story. The commute was a contributing factor though.

To me being happy in the job is of paramount importance. But then I'm at a stage where I've built up a fair amount of relevant experience, so I'm not that bothered about using the latest fashionable technology. I know I could be earning a lot more, but I'm happy with the salary I get.

So there are a lot of factors. Nobody can really answer the OP's question. All we can do is offer advice from our own perspective.

It's a dilemma all right.

I would also add that I've made some mistakes in moving jobs, but you learn from those too.

Suarez

Well the commute wont be bad because the job is not situated in a city or town. It's on the outskirts. I could probably do it in half an hour.

Don't think I will be moving for a while as I own my house and don't want the hassle of going through a sale although I wouldn't mind moving in a year or so.

Thanks for all your input. I just needed peoples opinions to help me make the decision. It's nice to get the view point from a few people.