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My company was bought out and at first we were told all of the office staff were being let go as of November 30th. I got another job, a fully remote job, that pays the same.

Ghe company that bought out my company is one I interviewed for in the past and I really liked them.

I was just contacted by the president of the company and they offered me a job, he said I'm too valuable to be let go and sees me as a growing piece of the company. It would be similar to what I was doing before, which I loved, but it pays a little less then the remote job. I was the only office staff contacted to stay out of 15 others.

The problem I'm facing, is it is a smaller company that bought out mine, more of a family company, but I just started my remote job less then two weeks ago, but I also hate the remote job.

What should I do? Take the new offer, which is a little less then the remote job, in a field I was extremely happy in or keep the remote job?

You hate your new job? It's not worth the money.

Bail and take the new position, let your new employer know that it's not working out for you.

Is the little bit of extra money in a job you hate worth the slightly decreased pay in a job you actually like?
You know the answer.

Why do you hate the remote job? Is it something you can get over or is it a deal breaker? I dont like the fact that they offered you less than what you were making, if they wanted you to stay. If they wanted to keep you it shouldnt be a stretch to match your current pay.

Why not both, cant you clone yourself?

If the company that bought yours out is wanting to keep you and have you do the same work you were doing for your original company, tell them you need a raise. If they refuse, then tell them they at least have to match what you were making before. Otherwise, stick with this new job for now.

boomgetchopped3 posted...

Why do you hate the remote job? Is it something you can get over or is it a deal breaker? I dont like the fact that they offered you less than what you were making, if they wanted you to stay. If they wanted to keep you it shouldnt be a stretch to match your current pay.

I need to correct this in the OP, the remote job paid 5% more then my old one.

Honestly, I hate being home. If this was me 10 years ago, I would've loved the idea of a remote job, but I can't stand video chatting with management all the time, not seeing anyone, plus I'm dealing with a job that holds a lot more liabilities remotely then my old one.

My old one they didn't care how you did the job, as long as it got done. If I finished my work in 4 hours, they didn't try and add more to me. This remote one I get a call when my teams icon goes to yellow.

O_Town_Rulez posted...

I was just contacted by the president of the company and they offered me a job, he said I'm too valuable to be let go and sees me as a growing piece of the company. It would be similar to what I was doing before, which I loved, but it pays a little less then the remote job. I was the only office staff contacted to stay out of 15 others.

Nope. If you're "too valuable" they can absolutely match your previous pay, if not beat it. He's lowballing you. Tell him you need your prior salary plus 10%.

TheOtherMike posted...

Nope. If you're "too valuable" they can absolutely match your previous pay, if not beat it. He's lowballing you. Tell him you need your prior salary plus 10%.

I corrected my original post. It's the same pay as my previous job but less then the remote one.

O_Town_Rulez posted...

My old one they didn't care how you did the job, as long as it got done. If I finished my work in 4 hours, they didn't try and add more to me. This remote one I get a call when my teams icon goes to yellow.

Oh, dude, yeah, that sounds awful. You may be better off at your old job.

O_Town_Rulez posted...

I corrected my original post. It's the same pay as my previous job but less then the remote one.

I still say ask for the raise. If they don't go for it you can still stick with them, since it's not a financial loss and it sounds like you'll be happier.

It's better to have a job that you enjoy than it is to have a little more money.

Is the increase in income such that it'll make up for 40 hours of your week being less enjoyable? If so, follow the money. Otherwise, I'd stick with the one you enjoy more.

Just be straight with the president. Go back to and tell him "Hey, I was looking for work because it looked like everyone was out of a job and I got another offer. I'd love to stay, but I need you to match them on the pay."

Aristoph posted...

Just be straight with the president. Go back to and tell him "Hey, I was looking for work because it looked like everyone was out of a job and I got another offer. I'd love to stay, but I need you to match them on the pay."

I actually did ask for more and he said he couldn't increase the pay but he offered me 2 things. The ability to work hybrid as needed, and 1 extra week of PTO, plus 8 holidays off a year. EDIT: Also he said if I got covid he would still pay my salary and not force me to take PTO, something my old job never did.

My remote job gives me decent PTO but I get no holidays off and no time and a half on those holidays.

O_Town_Rulez posted...

I get no holidays off and no time and a half on those holidays.

Oh fuck them

O_Town_Rulez posted...

I actually did ask for more and he said he couldn't increase the pay but he offered me 2 things. The ability to work hybrid as needed, and 1 extra week of PTO, plus 8 holidays off a year. EDIT: Also he said if I got covid he would still pay my salary and not force me to take PTO, something my old job never did.

My remote job gives me decent PTO but I get no holidays off and no time and a half on those holidays.

Considering you hate the new job, I'd go back. Not too often you get to undo a mistake.

Notti posted...

Considering you hate the new job, I'd go back. Not too often you get to undo a mistake.

My wife thinks I'd be happier taking the old job back

O_Town_Rulez posted... I actually did ask for more and he said he couldn't increase the pay but he offered me 2 things.

O_Town_Rulez posted...

I was just contacted by the president of the company and they offered me a job, he said I'm too valuable to be let go

If the first thing is true, then the second is bullshit. If the second is true, the first is bullshit. Make of that what you will.

(Not that you are bullshitting. Referring to the boss)