LogFAQs > #967233326

Worked for my current company since Feb 2005, only job I had before that was part time bar work or working for my Dad. Started there part time before I went to college and then after I graduated they didn't want me to leave so offered me a position I wasn't remotely qualified to do but they were positive I'd pick up quickly from past performance (Design Engineer). I transferred from the UK office to the US office in 2012 to become their QA Manager and then in 2016 I became the head of training.

I could probably leave and find another job relatively easy for an extra $50k+ a year but other than not being remote (20-30 min drive) I have great flexibility. I basically come and go as I please with zero oversight so I probably only put in 30 hours a week most of the time unless I get swamped with FDA compliance stuff. I also work with my best friend every day and my direct manager is the VP who is a close friend.

Downside is the pay I mentioned earlier (I'm on a decent salary, I just know I could get more elsewhere) and I'm at the ceiling of progression. Not that I would want the role above me anyway. And if the VP did leave, I'd go with him if possible or find another job if not.