Struggling with a Job Offer: Need Your Advice
After eight months of job searching and applications, I finally received an offer. I’m contemplating a shift from my current role as a Team Lead at an agency to a position as a Corporate Recruiter and Training Specialist for an internal team.
To provide some context, I’ve been with my agency for 3.5 years and have built a solid reputation with leadership, which has afforded me numerous opportunities. However, the past year has brought significant challenges. Our agency, which operates in a very niche market, has seen a 50% reduction in headcount—from 100 to 50 people—including key personnel like our CEO. The original founders were bought out, and now one has returned as CEO. This transition has led to a drastic shift in our business strategy, resulting in nearly a 30% drop in monthly revenue. As a result, many of my colleagues have left, and I find myself virtually alone on my team. This environment has been part of my motivation to seek new opportunities. On the plus side, I currently earn a good base salary of $70k plus a 25% team bonus (which we haven’t hit in a year), alongside 24 days of PTO and a hybrid work model.
Now, onto the offer I’ve received: I’d be the founding member of the internal recruitment department for a small tech company, responsible for establishing their recruitment processes and training programs. The offer includes a salary of $75k with a guaranteed $10k bonus, but it comes with only 10 days of PTO (non-negotiable) and requires 80% in-office work.
Despite my excitement about the new company’s high performance and the positive team dynamics, I’m concerned about work-life balance and limited vacation time. I keep reminding myself of the reasons I wanted to leave the agency and why this change could be beneficial, but I feel apprehensive about the transition.
I would greatly appreciate any advice or insights you can share.
Thank you!
