need some opinions....

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOleTroll

Ok..long story short...i am in a specialized field..Water Treatment...there really isn't alot out there but in small shots when a group of operators retire...

There are a few new openings in the area and though I have job security and great benefits i am not getting fair treatment and training in my current position.


So...should I see whats out there and possibly put a rift between the city and I by looking for a better opportunity or should I suck it up and be happy I have job security and benefits??

I can make more per hour and have a better chance at training and promotion but I will not be able to find the same benefits I have now...i don't know...




So...professional and personal opinions PLEASE...



Shawn

"should I see whats out there"
Anyone should ALWAYS see what's out there.
I am not sure how looking for an opportunity would create a rift. If it is an internal position then all you are really doing is seeking to advance within the organization. If it is outside of your employer, they really wouldn't know.

"The best time to look for a job is when you already have one".

[GrumpyOleTroll]

The only concern i have really is if the other job offers called to check on my performance in my current position....not worried about my performance just that I was looking for another position....

its not an internal position its in another city and county..no competition..



I do think the best time to look is when you have one also...Thanks Peter!




Shawn

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOleTroll

The only concern i have really is if the other job offers called to check on my performance in my current position....not worried about my performance just that I was looking for another position....

its not an internal position its in another city and county..no competition..



I do think the best time to look is when you have one also...Thanks Peter!




Shawn

Most prospective employers ask if it is o.k. to contact your current employer. I suspect in your case, the answer is No. Just be sure your references are not from your current employer and you should be fine.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by pnoon

"should I see whats out there"
Anyone should ALWAYS see what's out there.
I am not sure how looking for an opportunity would create a rift.

I agree. Looking for a new opportunity may reinforce that you have a good opportunity right now. You and your family are more important than the town or the job that you do.

If they can you for looking, you answered your own question whether you had a good opportunity, which you didn't.