Following your boss to a new job is not an easy decision. It should be something that you think long and hard about before you make your decision. There are a few questions you need to ask yourself before you decide you would like to follow him. Is he moving to another position within the same company? Is he doing well in his chosen career? Do you enjoy working for him?
Is he moving to another position within the same company? This is an important question because you need to determine if the benefits and vacation you have accumulated are worth giving up if he is leaving the company and will you be compensated for the loss of those benefits if you do leave with him. If he is moving within the same company, how will you job change? Are you qualified to handle the new work that you will be receiving? Will you receive a pay raise or is it a lateral move? These are all questions you need to ask yourself before you commit to a move.
Is he doing well in his chosen career? Is he moving because he was about to get fired? Does he want you to go with him because he can’t do his job well on his own and wants you there to help him with his job? Is he recognized for the work he does and is the recognition good report? If the company was getting ready to fire him, then it is probably not a good idea to follow him to a new job. If he wants you to follow him because he can’t do the job on his own then very likely he will have you do his job and he will get the credit. You need to consider all aspects of the job offer and try and figure out his motivation in wanting you to go with him to be able to make a good decision.
Do you enjoy working for him? This is the most important question of moving with him to a new job. If you don’t like working for him then switching jobs with him will not improve your work environment. If you do enjoy working for him, then that is a positive reason to move with him. But remember if you don’t like working for him, just because he has a new job doesn’t mean his personality will change or his work ethic.
Choosing to follow your boss when he is starting a new job is not an easy decision. It is something you need to think about and if you are married, you need to discuss the situation with your spouse or significant other. It is a decision that can change your life. If you make the wrong decision you could be looking for a new job in a short period of time. If you know the person who will be replacing him then you need to take into consideration if you would like working for that person also. If you do decide to follow your boss, remember that you will be going into a new position and even if it has the same title you will very likely have different responsibilities. Most of all relax and think it out. You will know if you have made the right decision.
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