looking for a job, while you have one-and your emploer doesn't know
looking for a job, while you have one-and your emploer doesn't know
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I have a situation where I am looking for a job while I have a job and i have not told my employer. I have MS and I really like my job, although my pay is low, but I only have a little over year experience(besides co-ops). I would stay except circumstances requrie that I relocate eventually. I feel bad for quiting after having worked just long enough for them to invest the time and money to train me into the position. I am also wondering about how other companies will percieve my short career with a company. Again, I do like my job, and feel bad about leaving - maybe I won't?
Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated
Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated





RE: looking for a job, while you have one-and your emploer doesn't know
On the other hand don't burn any bridge behind you. If you leave, do it professional, no bad mouthing etc.. I can come back to hunt you.
RE: looking for a job, while you have one-and your emploer doesn't know
As far as leaving after one year, you are far from the first to do this. It happens. The real danger to your resume is after you do it for the second or third time (except for short-term consultant work).
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RE: looking for a job, while you have one-and your emploer doesn't know
You need not feel bad about quitting. When/if your condition deteriorates to the point where you can no longer do your job effectively, most companies will get rid of you.
The fact that you have MS means you will have to look out for number 1 even more than most people do. You will have to get what you can while the getting is good.
As QCE stated, you have 2 choices:-
1) Politely ask your current employer for a raise stating the reasons why you think you deserve it. If they agree, great, you can stay with them until it is time for re-location, and in the meantime gain more experience. If they don't agree, then proceed with your job search without feelings of guilt.
2) Wait until you get a job offer, then approach your current employer. If they value your work, they will make a counter offer. If they don't, then the decision will have been made for you & you can tender your resignation, again without feelings of guilt.
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Result: I got more structural work and they let the secretaries do more secretarial work.
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EngForm: What is your primary reason for looking for another job? Your post mentions that you like your job, but that the pay is low, so I assume you're job-searching for salary reasons. If that's the case, I recommend starting with companies that regularly hire engineers with MS and PhD degrees. If you apply for positions with a BS minimum requirement, you are more likely to be underpaid if you get the job.
When you interview with companies, many interviewers will ask you why you went to grad school. Make sure you have a good answer to that question. Then, when you get a chance to ask questions at the end of the interview, ask the company why they desire a candidate with at least an MS. Make sure they have a good answer to that question. To get the market value for your advanced degree, you must work for a company that values advanced degrees. Not all companies do, and many companies honestly have no need for MS and PhD engineers (those are companies you want to avoid if you want to get paid appropriately).
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I think it was just poorly written and poorly read (on my part). Does he have a MS degree or MS the disease? I need more coffee
RE: looking for a job, while you have one-and your emploer doesn't know
My advice is to look at your position in the company and in the work force as a business relationship. If you are underpaid for your skill level, location and job description (salary.com and several other free web pages), then you are justified in looking to improve your situation. When it comes to talking to perspective employers (or current employer), make sure that you know what you are worth and why - if they are good employers - one indication is that the compensation package will be within industry norms. If you are looking for compensation outside the industry norms, then you won't be happy regardless of where you work.
Also understand that larger companies tend to have competitive compensation packages, but smaller companies tend to be on the low side of the compensation scale.
The other part of the formula is the position and job description - it doesn't matter how good the compensation package is if you don't like the job, employer, position or conflicts with some aspect of what you consider important to you. Recommend getting this right first before you look at the compensation side of working.
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RE: looking for a job, while you have one-and your emploer doesn't know
Come on EngForm, do you think they would feel bad if they were to sack you??
I made the same move 2 years ago and never regretted one single second.
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The first one knew it, and told me to take the job while I kept looking for another one. We both benifited. I got experience while they got cheap labor.
The second place was just jerks about everything, especially not working everyweekend or not working till midnight every night. This place had very high turnover rates, and threatened lawsuits against anyone that ever left.
I have been with the third place for ten years now.
They will find someone to replace you at probably at higher pay.