Currently I’m working for the family business. I had job offer working for my county government as a marine biologist (passion). They are matching my current pay. This job has better benefits. This job would require me to work more hours in the week. I usually work 7am-1pm and then take phone calls through out the day. This year, we doubled our profits. And I am on track for a big salary boost and hiring another person to take my position. My question is, should I leave the family business for this new job? What would you pedes do?
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lol gun to your head aside, what's your gut instinct say?
I have a Marine bio degree and I love that stuff being born and raised in Florida and diving, fishing, swimming almost everyday. But every job in the past I’ve had was the daily grind and felt like i was doing mindless work. This job I have now I’ve accomplished goals by myself and seen my salary grow because of that. But I also feel like I’ll be living the same life my parents had, no choice for me.
Have you talked to your family to let them know about your opportunity yet? and that you would like to give it a try ? you wouldn't 100% leave the family business, would still try to stay involved in the family business, but it's an opportunity to do your passion and you'd like to give it a go? Especially if you can train someone to step in where you are to help keep the business going.
I have. The support my decisions. But Im the type of person who doesn’t quit during a race. This would feel like me quitting.
I understand that... but don’t feel obligated because its your family. Follow your heart; you have the opportunity to go for it! And can you go back to family business if it doesn’t work out? With no hard feelings in the family?