I’m 26 and currently make $69k/year as a Planning Analyst in upstate NY. My current job is pretty easy/low stress, only a 15-minute commute, and I like the people I work with. The company is growing a lot, which makes me think there could be future opportunity. I’ve been here for four years now, and get the typical yearly merit increases. I was hired at $51k/year. I had one 8% raise and promotion last year.
Last fall, I trained to take over for someone who was retiring and had been in a specialized role for over 20 years. In doing so, I was under the impression that I’d get a promotion and raise. But that never happened. I’ll take the blame on assuming that.
I just got an offer from another company for a Materials Planner II role at $78k. Benefits seem solid. The catch is it’s about a 35-minute commute, and I’d be leaving a job I’m pretty comfortable in.
What’s making this difficult is:
- My current job is “good enough” and stable
- I feel somewhat underutilized / capped where I am
- The new role seems like a stronger title and better career progression
- But the pay bump isn’t massive after taxes / factoring in commute
- I’d likely consider moving closer next year if I took it
Part of my hesitation is just anxiety around leaving a company/people I like, but I’m also trying to be honest with myself about whether this is actually enough of an upgrade.
I could take the offer and go to my bosses and give them a chance to counteroffer. I do have a very solid relationship with them, so maybe they’d push for me.
Would appreciate any advice / outside perspective.