u/Calm_Highlight_9320

For the Vern 1 owners out there - how was it during summer? Ventilation ok?

Or did you switch to another 3 season tent?

I have been using it over winter and was great.

But toying with the idea of getting a lighter, 3 season tent for the warmer months. And also make it 2 person for more room.

There is not a right answer to this question for sure. But I am interested to see how others would think about this. And if you have done something similar in your career.

Background - was an IT Director for last several years at a large US tech company, with 27+ years experience, good steady progression.

Made redundant last year as part of the current waves of layoffs.

Mine was, I hope, more logistical based, rather than performance. (I am pretty sure of that)

Since then the job hunt has been challenging.

Being UK based there is limited IT leadership roles - at least with the US or global tech companies.

UK/EU companies have smaller roles - but still few and far between.

I have been looking for Director/Snr Dir/VP roles - and although I know it is unlikely I will earn the same package from the last job - as they are very well paid - I have worked out what my limits would be.

Which brings me to the current situation. I have a potential offer, at a good company, with interesting work.

But it would be a step down. Both in position (its a Head of - below Director), pay and scope.

In regard to the pay - it is not far off my limit - but a decent chunk from what I was previously earning.

Although I tell myself - I do not care about titles & scope - I think I do. Well not so much the title. But the obvious step backwards in progression. It hits my pride and ego for sure. I have to admit that. But even saying that - I am not even 100% sure I want to progress anymore. Being a Director is ok - but I really tire of the politics at this level. I came up through the technical path and getting closer to that again is actually appealing.

So, the question is - with today's current market - take what is on the table and swallow a little pride?

Or stand firm with self-belief in my worth - and stick it out for a role that does progress. And maybe pay closer to what I was on. With the risk this may take a pretty long time to find.

Last bit of context - been looking for about 3 months. Have decent savings that I can keep looking for a while longer. But this market seems a little worrying.