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Switching to a new company and leaving the familiar is a big decision to make, it's understandable. You have to get to know a whole new group of people, prove

Switching to a new company and leaving the familiar is a big decision to make, it's understandable. You have to get to know a whole new group of people, prove yourself again, start on things that are new and unfamiliar. It's comfortable to stay where you are, that's why companies can get away with not hiking salaries for those who do stay. So once in a while, you have to make yourself uncomfortable to know what you're worth, and what you can do in a new environment! If you're lucky, you can go somewhere new where you know a couple people. And then you can bring others with you to form a group you trust. And build it over time.

derekp7 4y ago
On top of that, there is the potential for the new place to not be so good. Maybe they hired you on with a part of your salary being paid in bonus (and your last job was too), but unlike the last job that paid a bonus every year for the last decade, this new one cut bonuses after 2 years due to "market conditions". There is also the potential that if the new place is paying you more than they are others on your new team (that have been there for a while), they will expect a lot more from you than what may even be practical. I've experienced both of these in the past. At this point I make well at the upper end for my job specification (although I end up wearing quite a few more hats), and although I can get a 10 - 15% bump that isn't worth as much in my current tax bracket.
- xlii 4y ago
  Initial 1-3 months can (and should) be trial period. It’s better to cut off early than to waste everyone’s time. Also it’s always a good idea to reach out to the current and previous employees to get some of their feedback.