OH, did both have job descriptions? Maybe compare the two and highlight the similarities. Then you can say "this job lists these same five things as director functions. Plus I have x,y, z experience which also relates."
Im iffy on how to word the rest. "Would you?" Seems too passive somehow. "I'm very interested but the title is holding me back from accepting. Can we discuss changing it to something more in line with,.."?
Post by MixedBerryJam on Jun 22, 2016 17:08:41 GMT -5
What kind of commute is number 3? I totally get the advantages to taking a risk on a new role, new company, new challenges, etc., and I don't want to minimize them, but a short commute is worth megabucks to me. If you go back to the old place are you at risk of them pigeonholing you in your old role there which could undermine your new role? I might worry about that, depending on the people, but I'd really have to think long and hard about a long commute. Especially if you'd have to drive it, even if it's only 2 or 3 days a week, because that's lost time you'll never get back. If you were on a train for 90 minutes that would be different, too, but I'm guessing that's not the case here. Good luck, whatever you decide! Woo hoo!
ETA: Based you @32flavors' question and your answer, I vote 1.
I liked it. I wanted to grow and the path wasn't really there at the time on the team I worked in. This would have been the role I would have wanted had i stayed.
My only hesitation is that the role of Director may be more challenging and allow you to grow more. But a title doesn't always mean that much. Consider the work you would do at each and if you think you would enjoy the day to day while growing your skills.
Also, how realistic is it that the Director wouldn't actually have to be there most days? I wonder how much telecommuting you'll actually get to do. (OP I mean)
Post by lovelyshoes on Jun 22, 2016 17:36:13 GMT -5
Congratulations! You let the bad out of your life and the good flows in! I know that's corny, but it's true. So happy for you. I'd honestly go for 1 and negotiate the title. This is great news all around!
My only hesitation is that the role of Director may be more challenging and allow you to grow more. But a title doesn't always mean that much. Consider the work you would do at each and if you think you would enjoy the day to day while growing your skills.
Also, how realistic is it that the Director wouldn't actually have to be there most days? I wonder how much telecommuting you'll actually get to do. (OP I mean)
I’m almost certain that we’re in very different fields/industries, but I only telecommute maybe 2-3 times a month. I travel about the same, but combined that’s about as much time out of the office as I’m comfortable with in the same role. Our company has a telecommuting policy that would allow for one day a week, but I don’t even do that because I feel like I need to be in the office to support my team or cross-functional partners.SaveSave
And, congrats mp! I think option #1 sounds good for a lot of reasons, with or without the title, so long as it’s what you want to do, and you can continue to develop/have longevity there.
I’m almost certain that we’re in very different fields/industries, but I only telecommute maybe 2-3 times a month. I travel about the same, but combined that’s about as much time out of the office as I’m comfortable with in the same role. Our company has a telecommuting policy that would allow for one day a week, but I don’t even do that because I feel like I need to be in the office to support my team or cross-functional partners.SaveSave
The person who would be my boss in that role commutes 2x/week.
Ah, see - there ya go. Different areas and cultures mean everything, right? I think a lot of the dynamics are changing re: who needs to be in a physical space when and for how long. As long as the work gets done and people are available, it all works!SaveSave