help me spin this - UPDATE

[pinkroses]

Honestly, I think the university you have mentioned in the past is very proud of its work-life balance and this would not be seen as a negative.  But I can see why you would be hesitant to say it that way in case s/he takes it the wrong way.

You could say you have heard great things about the university and its work environment, and are feeling unappreciated at your current job.  You work hard and would prefer to work somewhere where that is acknowledged. 

Basically I am trying to say compliment the university, its mission, its attitude, etc.  And add in how those values will motivate you to do your best work.

And GOOD LUCK!!!  I really hope this works out for you.

[liveintheville]

Oh, I just mentioned job advancement for a reason on MM. The whole company is based in NY thing, but you don't want to move and there's no advancement in Boston.

I would also stress you're looking for more stability. Not necessarily work/life balance, but the University job is definitely more stable. Your H is still in school, right? So if you're the primary earner job stability is key and a good reason to make a switch.

[rikki]

I agree.... new opportunities, learning new skills, new industry, etc. YOU'RE GOING TO DO FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[5kcandlesinthewind]

May 8, 2013 10:48:28 GMT -5 pinkroses said:

You could say you have heard great things about the university and its work environment, and are feeling unappreciated at your current job.  You work hard and would prefer to work somewhere where that is acknowledged. 

I wouldn't say anything negative about your current job.  You can talk about how you've heard great things about the university's environment, and that you feel it's time to move on to a new challenge after (however many) years with the same company, that you're excited about the opportunities for advancement this position holds, and how working for higher ed is appealing because it's such a stimulating environment, etc. etc. 

Good luck!

[LoveTrains]

Good luck!

[vtdiamond]

Yay, aside from the pay cut, that is great news!! Better quality of life is definitely worth it!

Fingers are crossed you make it to the next step.

[liveintheville]

May 8, 2013 13:42:06 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

May 8, 2013 13:38:42 GMT -5 vtdiamond said:

Yay, aside from the pay cut, that is great news!! Better quality of life is definitely worth it!

Fingers are crossed you make it to the next step.

Thanks! I agree. DH's response was "Your overall happiness is far more important than the loot,
we'll do what we have to do to make it work...". He's a keeper

Yay!! You rocked it!  <)
The big pay cut sucks, but think of the vacation, cheap health insurance, and pension benefits! Do a $/hr cost comparison and analysis and you'll feel better 

[pinkroses]

May 8, 2013 13:56:50 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

May 8, 2013 13:52:50 GMT -5 liveintheville said:

Yay!! You rocked it!  <)
The big pay cut sucks, but think of the vacation, cheap health insurance, and pension benefits! Do a $/hr cost comparison and analysis and you'll feel better 

lol I'm totally going to do that later (MM would be proud!). My BFF works at the university so I had him forward me the benefits package information.

Congrats!  And I agree with all of this.  Especially the $/hr comparison, considering the hours you work now and what you would be working in the new position.  Quality of life is worth $$$$$ to me.

[5kcandlesinthewind]

Yay! I'm glad it went well. I hope it works out for you.

[rosebud]

Yay! Great job!