#C27442 I am 37 years old, originally from Tamilnadu, and currently living in Bangalore. I was laid off unexpectedly and attended interviews with two organizations. The first organization asked me to wait for their decision, while the second organization offered me a job immediately. Since I needed employment, I accepted the offer and have been working there for nearly a month. The role is work-from-office. Now, the first organization has come back with an offer that is similar in terms of compensation, but it is a work-from-home opportunity. This has left me in a difficult position, as I have never faced such a situation before. Being from the 90s generation, I value loyalty and stability. In my previous two organizations, I worked continuously for five years each and have never been someone who changes jobs frequently. However, I now find myself in a situation where I may need to leave a company within a month of joining. My conscience is making this decision difficult because I feel uncomfortable leaving so soon, even though I understand that this is part of the corporate world. I would appreciate any advice or suggestions on how to approach this
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The definition of Loyalty has changed over the years. Loyalty in your dad's time was working for many years..loyalty now is, giving your best to your job until your last working day, even if it is just a few months. Having said that, don't get into the comfort zone of WFH unless that's absolutely necessary or a need for you.
If you are happy with your work then stay. If you are not tell them the truth and leave. Everyone is professional here. They needed an urgent solution they trusted and chose you. But if there is any ramp down next month they will not think twice. So respect them, as they helped you in difficult times, but the priority should be work, culture, growth and ethics only. All the best.
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It's your job satisfaction!! Not about your loyalty.. If they are in bad situation they will kick you in a second!!
Value those who valued the most during hard times. Irrespective of the offer or comfort.
A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
No, current market situation office environment is safe and get more networks and can build new skills. Don't move to comfort zone.
Take the job which is given to you.. you are unemployed now ..you must have family responsibility...So pick what you get ..
Since you are already 1 month in, you have an advantage before you make a decision. For me, more than anything its the company culture and people working closely with you matter. Ask your self these questions like Are you happy with your manager in this new company? Are you happy with team members? Do they have fair expectations from you? Do you have to often stretch working hours? Etc etc. make a decision based on known facts rather than assumptions and thank me later.👋
When you were laid off did ur previous company thought about your loyalty? Ask urself mam, and dont be emotional take a day to decide, analyze the pros and cons systematically and decide.
Loyalty itself Outdated boomer👴🏻 Compatibility Adaptability
Without even thinking twice go for WFH , whether ur loyal or not it doesn't matter for any company, choose your convenience and work life balance
Attending your job at Office keeps you in discipline and good for your overall health medium to long term. That makes you to maintain daily routine and food habits and greater networking. I guess you should continue where you are now to look forward career paths 🤗👍
Companies don’t value loyalty. Take the offer that suits you best.
Office anyday
What's ur Intrest WFH/WFO
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