Current Events > Do I accept new job offer or stay put?

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However, I must stay in this new position for minimum of 3 years.

I would be leaning toward the new job. You say you SHOULD get the promotion in your department, but Im sure youve seen enough workplace politics to know that the most deserving person doesnt always get the promotion. They might even outright hire a new person from outside and keep you where you are. My point is that I dont think its good to bank on something potentially working out because, in theory, its the right thing. If you have a guarantee of instant upward mobility, I would consider that, even though its stressful to leave the people youre accustomed to working with.

excuse me?

Generally looks better on your resume to diversify so go for it if you get the actual title. That will be more beneficial both immediately and in the long term compared to waiting for a potential opening on your current team.

Thanks for the honest and good feedback. My current manager said he cant put me up for promotion (large company office politics), and that he thinks I shouldnt make decisions based on what he might do (i.e., he gave me feedback that I shouldnt stay in the hopes that he would leave).

What I would hate to see is that he leaves in 3 years and Im ineligible to apply

Yup. Thats the corporate policy for us. You cant move to a different group until at least 3 years in the current role, unless its mission critical (as approved by directors and HR).

so you could get a different job literally anywhere else, just not within the same company

Oh, yea, but Im not going outside the company.

id say look at other companies. 3 years in seat is stupid. that is about how often you should be changing employers (if you want to be paid you worth)

thats some weird company loyalty dude

the reason everyones leaving their jobs in 2022 is weve all collectively realized that the way to actually get raises and move ahead is by finding a new job

I accepted to be a froend manager and got more pay

Theres very little reason for me to leave. Company has treated me nicely so far, pay is reasonable, benefits are extraordinary, and is also extremely stable (government contractor of a proprietary tech that cannot be provided elsewhere). With a brand new baby in the family, its not the time to change companies.

I would argue that with a baby, getting significantly more pay is a great reason to change companies

its why I switched jobs earlier this year with a 3 month old baby at home

Only thing Id suggest is consider the people. How much do you like the people youre around now as opposed to the people you will be around. There might be some unknowns in all of that, but its worth considering.

Take the new position. If you're doing the responsibilities of a lead without the pay or privileges, then you've already established you're comfortable being exploited by your current management. Moving to another department gives you the chance to make a new impression.