I start work next Tuesday at a speciality bar association as their Associate Director of Marketing. For the longest time, I had wanted to work in the field of legal marketing specifically for a law firm. I thought it was my dream job. I still think I would enjoy it and thrive for that matter. But the lay-off has left me a little gun shy. Not to mention, I have had a hell of time breaking into that career field.
I'm headed back to my comfort zone, but on a bigger level. As I have grown older and met with potential employers, I realized I want different things from a job. I want to feel valued. I want to be challenged. I want to have balance.
That last one has received increased importance. I find peace knowing I won't be tied to my desk for 50 plus hours a week. I like the thought of having close to a month of leave within the first year.
I have now reached a point where my job remains a big piece of me, but it's not the only thing. I now have a pretty awesome husband and personal life I don't want to let fall by the wayside again. It's all about maintaining balance.
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Wait, before I had a chance to hit publish, I received a call from a firm. After talking things over with them, they would like to consider making a counter offer. Now I need to explore if I can back out of things if I find their offer more lucrative or desirable. Holy hell! When it rains it pours, huh?
Don't worry I'll keep you posted. And if you have thoughts, advice, etc. please share. There might be something I'm totally missing.
Update... I received a follow up call from the law firm. In a way I'm thankful they didn't make a counteroffer, which makes all of this easier. I can start work on Tuesday and not second guess my decision.
3 comments:
Congratulations on the new job...or is it jobs? Unfortunately, the best time to negotiate with multiple companies is before you accept a job, not after. That's not the case here, but I am confident that you know the proper way to handle this situation.
Quite frankly, I don't know what I would do.
Jerry, I agree. The more time I have had to think about it I think I'm going to stay put with the association. If the firm calls back, I'll explain I'm flattered, but feel my professional integrity would be in question if I dismiss them after already giving my word. However, I won't lie if the firm comes back with an offer $10k more, I might change my position.
Glad to see that things worked out. How's the new job?
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