Turning Straw into Gold: Creating Long Term Security & A Solid Home

MillQueen

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@in_need_of_direction it's difficult to say, as it would involve moving to another part of the country. (It's about 4 hours drive away from where I am now). It's a senior role but the pay scale is similar to what I am on now, though I could probably negotiate to be further up it, as it would be more responsibility. It would involve living in a part of the country where costs are higher, which is a down side.

MillQueen

@Dakota_Rose yes, true, it's good to get an interview. I have lost a bit of confidence in my current workplace as I've been rejected a couple of times for internal roles, where I always previously found it possible to get roles when I've worked elsewhere. I would have to see what sort of relocation package they could offer, if I got the other job, as I imagine my house would be difficult to sell as it needs work, and for various reasons it wouldn't be possible to rent it out. So if I got the job across the country, then I would need to sell up here and probably rent a room in the new location whilst I tried to sell my house. They may offer a package to support that if I got the job, but all of that feels very tenuous, and I have no idea whether I would even get it.

If I really wanted to leave my current role I may be better off selling my house first and going into a rental, so that I can be flexible enough to easily jump if a great role came up elsewhere. Realistically, I don't have any ties to any particular part of the country and could move anywhere if I don't have the house. This job situation has thrown me, as I have a lot of disappointment about it and it's affected my feelings about my workplace more than I expected. I had been trying to settle here based on work but I'm a bit disillusioned about that now, as I don't think it's likely I'd get anywhere in my career here and I feel really turned off by that.

FootyFanDan

I can understand the disappointment you are feeling right now, and it will have you questioning what your next step should be. One thing that is evident is that you seem to have skills companies want if you are getting interviews. It is strange how we look at things differently after work gives us reason to doubt things.