I worked for a company that checked many, but not all, of those boxes but overworked me and then demoted me (and my entire department) as part of a management restructuring/re-alignment. I left and went to a company that checks all of the boxes you listed but made a career change in the process. The new company is great, the people are great, and the work is great. But I'm struggling personally because I went from being a respected SME in my field to basically a newby starting from scratch. Its harder than I thought it would be to swallow my pride and start over even though everything else in my situation is better than it was with my old job. I don't regret making the change (yet) but I am questioning why I put myself through this at almost 50 years old when I probably could have stuck it out with my old company for the rest of my career despite the management restructuring and demotion. The point I'm trying to make is that tenure may be something else to consider before making a change for "greener" pastures.
Hey man, I hear you but let me give you my perspective. I'm still young(ish) but I've worked a lot of jobs and at almost every one of them, I ran into someone who'd stuck it out and got shafted for it. To be blunt, I've looked at many older guys and regretfully thought, "I don't want to be him at his age." With that being said, I think you made a great choice and you'll soon be the noobie no longer. Good luck and you making the jump inspires me to keep being my own agent as I get older.
When I was almost 50, I made a similar move. So glad I did. I was the newbie but quickly (after a few years) became more skilled and started to be referred to as an expert. I moved from product development to chemical regulatory compliance as I saw I was unlikely to get promoted, likely to get laid off, etc. so I started looking into other company's positions in that area while realizing it would likely mean a pay cut. Then that department at my company had an opening, and they approached me with a small raise and opportunity for bonus (which I didn't have before). Has made the difference between my wanting to work as long as possible vs getting discouraged. (Plus new area of expertise is easier to transition to consulting.) You will be glad you made the change. Especially if the two roles have knowledge required in common, you will become a SME quickly. Just give it some time. (And be willing to laugh if your boss shows you an example of your earlier work like my boss did...just means she knew I had grown significantly since I started.)
Great video Bryan! So true that people don't leave companies, they leave bad bosses. Sometimes it is at a great company, but if your boss isn't interested in helping you...well then you gotta do what's best for you. My current role, I had a major health accident last year and was out of work for almost 2 months. My boss didn't miss a beat, did everything he could to help out, keep me informed and I did the same. It's created a situation where, if another company were to offer a job, it's really gotta beat what I have now...and that isn't about money.
I was in an awkward spot where I had a good boss but the company sucked and I wanted to get more pay. I took another job that paid more and even had a much easier commute. However, the boss there was a SIGNIFICANT downgrade. Luckily the good boss took me back in when he needed to hire someone....and I got another pay raise. Lesson learned from that while money is extremely important, a pay raise can't compensate a bad boss. If you have a good boss that has your back, be EXTREMELY careful if you plan to move on.
Yeah, i had a terrible boss and a colleague who later turned into my boss. The boss and colleague wanted me to take over the duties of the department. It seemed like most of the team was aware of how lazy the bosses were so they would always be too busy to take on more work. I worked remotely and none of my colleagues except the bossy one ever even called to say hello. And i don't take being bossed around and given last minute deadlines well. I worked at my set pace from last employer. Bosses didn't like that. They complained they expected me to be more experienced. I was like lol then pay more.
Yep. I'm in that situation. My direct manager is super laid back and she trusts me to get my work done. Rarely brothers me asking for status of projects. The pay is maybe just a little above average for this field, but I'm perfectly happy with my team. Had thought about getting a new job with higher pay but there's always that fear the new boss and coworkers may be complete doodoo.
The promotion possibity is what keeps someone more attached to the company.I had to leave after 3 years and only 2 possibilities in this period.Asked when the next window opened and the answer was cryptic and negative.The benefits and the stability were there but it was too much time at an entry job
Thank you for this! I am reminded that I am with good company. I have been looking elsewhere but I realize there is a reason why everybody around me has been ther for 25-35 yrs.. it's speaks volumes.. my organization checks all the boxes! And I feel incredibly fortunate and grateful to be part of this company.. suddenly I felt tremendous guilt of even looking else where..
The flip side of this is that everyone wants to work for a great company so those jobs are a lot more competitive. If you have one of those jobs then good for you, but I think its important to remember not to get complacent because there probably is a line out of the door of people who would love to take your spot.
I enjoy my work, no complains from me, but I just can’t work with this manager I have, she’s the only reason I’m looking elsewhere and this is bloody upsetting, I didn’t change jobs to have to endure this, all this time and sacrifice to work with an a’hole, there’s no way I could stay working like this.
I’ve been working for my current company for over a year now and the reason why I want to stay is due to having an amazing supportive boss along with the company offering good benefits. However, there are times when recruiters will reach out to present new opportunities that are open. It’s very hard to let go of what you already have, but I also feel it’s good to keep connections open with recruiters just in case something happens in the future. Bryan, thanks for making a video on this topic!
Great video! I’m in the process of exiting my current job. This is the perfect roadmap for a good employer. I’m definitely going to ask the employer these questions during the interview process.
Unlimited PTO is terrible. It pits employees against each other for so and so taking too many days off and leaves the door open for criticism and favoritism.
It is a passive-aggressive way of actually limiting PTO. I am pretty sure that companies with "unlimited" PTO tend to have less PTO taken than companies with fixed PTO days because employees are afraid of the perception that they are exploiting it. And if you are laid off, how many days can you fight for? An entire year's salary? So much better to keep it simple and practical; negotiate a fixed number of days per year.
I have always thought that leaving something when you don't like what you are doing, does not position you for making the best decisions moving forward, because you end up focussed on fixing what was wrong when you think about your next job, vs taking stock and moving towards what you like. A practice of reflecting on what is good about the company is a great way to remind yourself of what you do want to do. Thanks for sharing this.
I enjoy working with my manager and coworkers except one (lazy individual). The pay isn't the highest, but it's not the lowest either. My job is rather laid back. As long as you get your work done, you can chill and relax during down time. I've been thinking about finding a new job with higher pay, but there's always that fear that I won't like the people I work with or the manager.
I'm at a cross roads, my jobs is everything I could ever ask for. No stressful due dates, no mandatory after hour work, unlimited paid over time, relatively easy work and tons of time to learn new technologies. However, the biggest issue I have is that I am getting paid about half of an average Software Developer in the United States. Granted I have less than 3 years of experience so I am still a junior software developer.
Nice list. My company actually checks a lot of these boxes but the first one is unchecked. I don't really enjoy my work so it makes it hard to be motivated to go above and beyond. Otherwise, I work fully remote, have full benefits, decent comp, "unlimited PTO" (not really unlimited) etc. If I can actually find a role where I actually enjoy what I do in addition to the perks, I'd be golden.
I work for a pretty good company, but am not very happy with my boss. I like the work, but because of that, I'm trying to go into another department. What's good about the company is there are lots of opportunities, in theory, to move around. I've been wanting to take my career along a different path. I saw an external job posting for a job that was very much what I was looking for but didn't bother applying because I wanted to stay with my company. About a month later, I saw a job posted internally that once again was just what I was looking for so I applied. In less than a week, I got a standard rejection and they took down the posting. One more week goes by and I'm introduced to the person, an external candidate, who got that position. Seemed very fast to me so I looked into it. My company posted the job externally with a recruiting agency, and when they found who they wanted to hire, finally posted the position from them and had them apply. I'm so frustrated with that because now I think that happens a lot and I pretty much don't think I can continue my career on the path I want it to go if these shady dealings are happening behind the scenes.
A good health plan is one of those things that's easy to overlook (especially if you're young) but can save you an enormous amount of money if you have a baby, have a serious accident, turn 40, etc.
I was really hating my university a few months ago but now I’m back to a solid neutral because I moved departments and I’m now paid decently. And I still got to keep my 200% employer matching on my 403b. That’s what really keeps me. It’s that employer matching and knowing I can move departments as needed as I figure out what I like to do (I’m only in my mid-20s so I’m still experimenting).
Likes what you do, pays well, (benefits), tools, COWORKERS, RESPECTFUL BOSS SUPPORTS, Commute, Remote, Respects time, Stability, Promotes within, Training, Work balance
As a library sysadmin, the majority of these points describes my position exactly, short of the pay. I’m at about 50% pay difference for the same work if were in the private sector. I keep my options open, but it’s extremely difficult to leave because of the points made in this video, and the added bonus of dictating my schedule. I could make nearly double than I do currently, but I’m certain I would sacrifice far more to correct the pay gap. Bit of a quandary, it’s time or money, usually you don’t get both.
This makes sense, but when do you know you’ve gotten as much as you can out of a role (so different than then you leave a company), but when you should pivot to growth…
Yes. Yes. Yes. I haven't yet watched the video, but I really appreciate the perspective of embracing where you are if you have analyzed alternatives and know it is right for you. Will watch it now.
My company is fantastic and has major pluses in every area.....except pay. I don't make bad money per se but many competitors pay almost 50% more than what I make now. It's a tough decision because I love my job but that's also a huge pay difference.
My boss is great; top 3 I've ever worked under, but that's the only box I can check off on this list. I've been increasingly fed up with the other aspects of my job though. I stayed this past year because my manager does what's in his power to help us, but it's not enough offset low wages, dwindling benefits, gossiping coworkers, long commutes, etc.
In my industry, the CEO's and owners are people that got fed up with working for other companies. Unfortunately they don't have the people or management skills that go with their pay.
Yeh. I agree. But I also manage up. Like if I don’t feel good about something, maybe as simple as a video zoom, I’m gonna bow out. Had a big recent issue with a vendor and my colleague made a huge stink. Never would have used the words she did. But I let her adopt the problem as a result . 🤷♀️ However, in a recent zoom to resolve the issue I bulleted three points to fix the problem. Sometimes silence before action goes a long way. 😊 Thanks Brian!
I was being harassed by my boss at Honeywell and recorded him threatening to ruin my career and inventing lies about things I did not say with no proof on my review. He refused to report a serious work harassment claim I had with y another employee to HR which is a direct violation of company procedures. HR sided with my manager to protect the company even though they said what he did was in direct conflict with the rules of conduct. I had all my conversations with HR recorded too. Recording without consent is legal and admissible in court where I live and was advised to me by my lawyer. He was using his US scumbag tactics, but I live in Europe our labor laws are different. He was playing nasty games without knowing the local rules. Honeywell did not want to go to court since they did not want to take the chance of losing and the potential legal costs and time. I settled on a 6 figure payout to leave and had a job waiting for me that paid much more. This was the only time I ever came out ahead with a big company. I still laugh about it. I wish I was there when HR told my manager I recorded him and they heard the recordings which conflicted with his side of the story. luv it.
So I planned to leave for a startup, which was fully funded, but ended up staying for a bit less salary because of my company being just good enough to stay. I've heard it called the golden finger cuffs. base salary lags but the bonus puts me in a salary leaderish situation. and health benefits are fairly top notch. biggest issue with them is they always seem really behind in modernizing the company. some programs are updated, but much of it is like stepping into the 90s. Wholly surprised we did remote during covid and stayed hybrid. I think they were forced due to the employees willing to walk out and they would be stuck with millions of dollars in commitments with no workers.
My company has some good things but I am not getting any personal development, the projects are not relevant to the industry at large. I feel like the longer I stay the more useless I become. Plus they just surprise announced return to office and Im a 40 mile 1.5 commute now. Very overwhelming.
I tried to work as a vet tech to not avail in my hometwon. In my country, you can get a recent graduated vet by paying them a little bit more. Therefore, the senior vet or (owner) can show up whenever they want, because they have a young vet working as a licence vet and a vet tech all at the at the same time. What's the point in hiring a vet tech if I can have a vet working for maybe €300-400 more?
No, but I work at a non profit. We are expected to accept poor pay because we are so passionate about our work. Sounds similar. Like how vet techs and physicians assistants are treated.
Great video, and I'll have to say that my current company ticks 95% of the boxes you mention. That being said, it was recently acquired by a private equity firm and I'm getting signals that my job may be in jeopardy. Can you do a video on that topic, PLEASE?
Man my boss has new clue of whats happening at all, he has joined our company few months ago (just like most of our team) and all of us learned a lot except him, he cannot hold a discussion of 5 minutes and he isnt improving at all. I am not sure what will happen because the team is giving negative feedback to him as well🤔
Big reason I never left my current job management is the worst I’ve ever seen. Outside of that the company isn’t bad the pay is good yearly bonuses, vacation days, sick days, company paid lunches, dinners, the job isn’t hard etc. I know a few guys who left later regretted it now they can’t back in cause we’re in a hiring freeze.
I have had so many recruiters reach out to me offering more money but they stop talking to me when I ask about the benefits with the position and list some of my current benefits. My vacation and retirement benefits alone are worth more than a small raise.
Hi Bryan. I really appreciate your insightful videos with regards to careers. I've been watching them a lot. I would just like to ask if it would be possible for you to make a video about work in the non-skilled market (blue collar). Most of your videos are about white collar work but I'm curious as to what the job situation is for people without much skills. Kindest regards.
"We want to be respected and get things done with minimum hassle". Well said. However, I am starting to see a trend of companies getting into your personal life, calling it "work/life integration". I'm still waiting to hear a well articulated argument for the purpose and usefulness of companies doing that, other than employers wanting to control employees' behavior even in their personal lives. I wonder if you can research that topic and make a video.
Well overall i like what i do. I like my people. I know there's more money elsewhere. But like my dad used to say "the grass is greener because bull shirt is great fertilizer."
This video helps. My company recruits first and promotes last. We had a reporting analyst role open up on last year, and it should have went to one of the 8 of the Team Leads. But the hiring manager (who just got to the company a couple months prior) canceled all the 8 of our internal first round interviews, and hired someone from their last company. That is why I'm leaving. Because guess what, the person they picked left the company AND, they aren't opening that role back up. That was my only chance.
So my current job and place of employment is lacking in terms of leadership, the work is relentless, dull, meaningless and unfulfilling and no remote work whatsoever but the company checks all of the other boxes. Should I spruce up my resume and start looking elsewhere?
I’ve been promoted to director on top of my current senior manager role. Whilst I’m paid very well I am completely drowning (note I turned down the role but have inherited it by default). Whilst it sounds great I’m debating resignation purely so I can climb the ladder at my own pace as this is so stressful I can barely function.sounds like the worst thing to complain about but this is not something I ever agreed to. Anyone else had this happen to them?
Perfectly reasonable complaint. Most employers will try to squeeze as much work out of their employees while paying/hiring as little as possible. I'm always getting an extra work load dumped on me at all my jobs due to my work ethic and team first mentality, but I'm learning that I need to curb that. My previous job, I literally did the work of three employees while being compensated for one. Take care of your mental, physical, and emotional health!
These high level positions are worth it at large companies where the work can be given off to a large team and hence you get time to breath and maintain good work life balance. Bigger companies are far more flexible on timelines because they know stuff takes time to do.
@@asadb1990 in theory I agree. However my company is a global consultancy with over 100,000 staff. I think the issue is (and I’ve worked for a few large companies) is that there are never enough people. Ever. The nature of the work means it’s difficult to just recruit someone off the street so resources are at a premium. Hence one of my roles should in theory be easy to fill, however it can take upwards of a year to onboard someone properly and upskill in the role. It makes me very popular but puts me in an awkward position. There is no one “on the bench” waiting to start work. Crazy given how many people work here but the industry is niche and people tend to move around a lot so difficult to retain.
@Turbo ofcourse. But i find at many organizations there are those in the higher up positions who don't do nearly enough while the lowly workers are constantly grinding or vice versa. Or each team member is left to do their project alone. Instead we as employees need to set healthy culture where people only work the business hours or less and leave on time to enjoy their life.
@@asadb1990 oh yeah no doubt. You see them everywhere and think “what do you actually do”. I sat next to a guy for two years and couldn’t figure out what his job was, despite talking to him every day and despite him being at the company for over thirty years. For some reason I’ve never been given any of those roles.
How about if you like what you do which i currently did and you kept trying to talk to your manager about your thoughts and how you feel and they than promise you but in the end you dont see different results and your still unhappy
Reminds me of how many recruiters (external headhunters) would message me because it seems like they deliberately focus on poaching currently employed candidates for a new company. Inevitably, however, the first question out of all the interviewers' mouths are "So, why do you want to leave your current employer?". Yeah, I understand why the interviewer wants to ask that, but it always seemed ironic how there's this "C'mon, you've got to leave your current employer and check this position out! Oh, you're interested? Wait, why would you want to leave your current job?"
Last year I had a recruiter cold called me for a job and about half way through he started get upset that my background didn't match the job description...and I reminded him "you're the one who called me!"
Never forget about the opportunity for an internal transfer if you work for a good company. This is especially true for large employers or employers that pay well above the market rate or is an industry leader. Sometimes it can be the role and not the company. Has he covered internal transfers yet?
I read on reddit that people are having success copying and pasting a job posting directly into their resume (using a tiny font in white) What do you think of this?
If a job can provide a handful or more of these 12 points, do people still look outside for opportunities? I've worked for a few companies already and none of them offer even 2 of these 12 points, most none. I'
Yeah, of course... I mean why not? I don't live in the US, so the health insurance part or some of the other things on the list, are really clear and I wouldn't work for such a company - I mean no Home Office? Come on... But I still looked for something different. Why? Well, I couldn't developed in the part I want. We don't need someone who is doing the work I want to do in my life - but they tried to get me a little bit in it. I mean they gave me the oppurtunity to get somewhere in twice. First I had the oppurtunity to get in an IT Job, and then there I was able to grow in a different position in the IT Field. They were easy on a further education - Because of them I had a chance to do a further education. I worked now almost 5 years for the company and it hurts to leave. It wasn't easy for me to quit. I like to work for this company. And that's why I want to give my best for the few months I still work for the company. I mean I will have Home Office as well ect. So yeah. And I had an another Job Opportunity where I would had even more benefits, but I refused, because the Job itself wasn't really that what I wanted and needed now. But for the future, it would be a great company ^^ The new company seems fine. I mean the poeple are cool - the chemistry is there. Then I have so many task where I can grow. Oh, and I can go and ask for further educations as well. So why not? :)
Land your dream job, that's irrelevant, because you can find the perfect job in a perfect company and colleagues using bad practices and workflows... So maybe you should do a course about how to find good workmates.
Doesnt make sense you are just looking at pointless rewards. 1. Work with good people and management 2. Good type of work 3. Company not looking to outsource or offshore your job 4. Good pay or above market rate 5. Good location that has minimal travel and work from home or hybrid 6. Great culture Etc Why is your video focus on perks and rewards...?
Working in Tech for a massive fortune 100 great company but the pay is terrible. Big Tech recruiters have been reaching out via LinkedIn and I'm considering becoming a free agent.
Can you please do a video on tips for people wanting to do a career change. Do recruiters completely ignore resumes of people who have experience in a different field. I have zero trouble in the interview phase but I can’t seem to get a chance at an interview since I don’t have the background or experience.
I worked for a company that checked many, but not all, of those boxes but overworked me and then demoted me (and my entire department) as part of a management restructuring/re-alignment. I left and went to a company that checks all of the boxes you listed but made a career change in the process. The new company is great, the people are great, and the work is great. But I'm struggling personally because I went from being a respected SME in my field to basically a newby starting from scratch. Its harder than I thought it would be to swallow my pride and start over even though everything else in my situation is better than it was with my old job. I don't regret making the change (yet) but I am questioning why I put myself through this at almost 50 years old when I probably could have stuck it out with my old company for the rest of my career despite the management restructuring and demotion. The point I'm trying to make is that tenure may be something else to consider before making a change for "greener" pastures.
Hey man, I hear you but let me give you my perspective. I'm still young(ish) but I've worked a lot of jobs and at almost every one of them, I ran into someone who'd stuck it out and got shafted for it. To be blunt, I've looked at many older guys and regretfully thought, "I don't want to be him at his age." With that being said, I think you made a great choice and you'll soon be the noobie no longer. Good luck and you making the jump inspires me to keep being my own agent as I get older.
When I was almost 50, I made a similar move. So glad I did. I was the newbie but quickly (after a few years) became more skilled and started to be referred to as an expert.
I moved from product development to chemical regulatory compliance as I saw I was unlikely to get promoted, likely to get laid off, etc. so I started looking into other company's positions in that area while realizing it would likely mean a pay cut.
Then that department at my company had an opening, and they approached me with a small raise and opportunity for bonus (which I didn't have before). Has made the difference between my wanting to work as long as possible vs getting discouraged. (Plus new area of expertise is easier to transition to consulting.)
You will be glad you made the change. Especially if the two roles have knowledge required in common, you will become a SME quickly. Just give it some time. (And be willing to laugh if your boss shows you an example of your earlier work like my boss did...just means she knew I had grown significantly since I started.)
Great video Bryan! So true that people don't leave companies, they leave bad bosses. Sometimes it is at a great company, but if your boss isn't interested in helping you...well then you gotta do what's best for you. My current role, I had a major health accident last year and was out of work for almost 2 months. My boss didn't miss a beat, did everything he could to help out, keep me informed and I did the same. It's created a situation where, if another company were to offer a job, it's really gotta beat what I have now...and that isn't about money.
Wish my wife had a great boss like yours. :(
I was in an awkward spot where I had a good boss but the company sucked and I wanted to get more pay. I took another job that paid more and even had a much easier commute. However, the boss there was a SIGNIFICANT downgrade. Luckily the good boss took me back in when he needed to hire someone....and I got another pay raise.
Lesson learned from that while money is extremely important, a pay raise can't compensate a bad boss. If you have a good boss that has your back, be EXTREMELY careful if you plan to move on.
Yeah, i had a terrible boss and a colleague who later turned into my boss. The boss and colleague wanted me to take over the duties of the department. It seemed like most of the team was aware of how lazy the bosses were so they would always be too busy to take on more work. I worked remotely and none of my colleagues except the bossy one ever even called to say hello. And i don't take being bossed around and given last minute deadlines well. I worked at my set pace from last employer. Bosses didn't like that. They complained they expected me to be more experienced. I was like lol then pay more.
A very good reason to never burn bridges.
Yep. I'm in that situation. My direct manager is super laid back and she trusts me to get my work done. Rarely brothers me asking for status of projects. The pay is maybe just a little above average for this field, but I'm perfectly happy with my team. Had thought about getting a new job with higher pay but there's always that fear the new boss and coworkers may be complete doodoo.
Very true. I still talk to my old supervisor to this day.
The promotion possibity is what keeps someone more attached to the company.I had to leave after 3 years and only 2 possibilities in this period.Asked when the next window opened and the answer was cryptic and negative.The benefits and the stability were there but it was too much time at an entry job
Thank you for this! I am reminded that I am with good company. I have been looking elsewhere but I realize there is a reason why everybody around me has been ther for 25-35 yrs.. it's speaks volumes.. my organization checks all the boxes! And I feel incredibly fortunate and grateful to be part of this company.. suddenly I felt tremendous guilt of even looking else where..
The flip side of this is that everyone wants to work for a great company so those jobs are a lot more competitive. If you have one of those jobs then good for you, but I think its important to remember not to get complacent because there probably is a line out of the door of people who would love to take your spot.
I enjoy my work, no complains from me, but I just can’t work with this manager I have, she’s the only reason I’m looking elsewhere and this is bloody upsetting, I didn’t change jobs to have to endure this, all this time and sacrifice to work with an a’hole, there’s no way I could stay working like this.
I’ve been working for my current company for over a year now and the reason why I want to stay is due to having an amazing supportive boss along with the company offering good benefits. However, there are times when recruiters will reach out to present new opportunities that are open. It’s very hard to let go of what you already have, but I also feel it’s good to keep connections open with recruiters just in case something happens in the future. Bryan, thanks for making a video on this topic!
Free parking? It blows my mind that is considered a perk lol.
If you work in a big city, this is a huge perk - $300-500/month.
I didn't think of this as a perk either, but it's huge in the city, specially if parking on the street is dangerous due to criminality.
Yup, I worked for a company for 5 years that charged me monthly for parking. It did add up.
@@solegonz762 wait what. YOUR EMPLOYER charged you? it wasn't because it was someone else owning the parking properties?
People at my last job paid $505/month for parking. They were Independent Contractors though (Commercial Real Estate).
Great video! I’m in the process of exiting my current job. This is the perfect roadmap for a good employer. I’m definitely going to ask the employer these questions during the interview process.
Unlimited PTO is terrible. It pits employees against each other for so and so taking too many days off and leaves the door open for criticism and favoritism.
It is a passive-aggressive way of actually limiting PTO. I am pretty sure that companies with "unlimited" PTO tend to have less PTO taken than companies with fixed PTO days because employees are afraid of the perception that they are exploiting it.
And if you are laid off, how many days can you fight for? An entire year's salary? So much better to keep it simple and practical; negotiate a fixed number of days per year.
I have always thought that leaving something when you don't like what you are doing, does not position you for making the best decisions moving forward, because you end up focussed on fixing what was wrong when you think about your next job, vs taking stock and moving towards what you like. A practice of reflecting on what is good about the company is a great way to remind yourself of what you do want to do. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks, I was on a day I was looking offer. My current company checked almost everything. Good to be remembered!
I enjoy working with my manager and coworkers except one (lazy individual). The pay isn't the highest, but it's not the lowest either. My job is rather laid back. As long as you get your work done, you can chill and relax during down time. I've been thinking about finding a new job with higher pay, but there's always that fear that I won't like the people I work with or the manager.
I'm at a cross roads, my jobs is everything I could ever ask for. No stressful due dates, no mandatory after hour work, unlimited paid over time, relatively easy work and tons of time to learn new technologies. However, the biggest issue I have is that I am getting paid about half of an average Software Developer in the United States. Granted I have less than 3 years of experience so I am still a junior software developer.
Nice list. My company actually checks a lot of these boxes but the first one is unchecked. I don't really enjoy my work so it makes it hard to be motivated to go above and beyond. Otherwise, I work fully remote, have full benefits, decent comp, "unlimited PTO" (not really unlimited) etc. If I can actually find a role where I actually enjoy what I do in addition to the perks, I'd be golden.
I work for a pretty good company, but am not very happy with my boss. I like the work, but because of that, I'm trying to go into another department. What's good about the company is there are lots of opportunities, in theory, to move around. I've been wanting to take my career along a different path. I saw an external job posting for a job that was very much what I was looking for but didn't bother applying because I wanted to stay with my company. About a month later, I saw a job posted internally that once again was just what I was looking for so I applied. In less than a week, I got a standard rejection and they took down the posting. One more week goes by and I'm introduced to the person, an external candidate, who got that position. Seemed very fast to me so I looked into it. My company posted the job externally with a recruiting agency, and when they found who they wanted to hire, finally posted the position from them and had them apply. I'm so frustrated with that because now I think that happens a lot and I pretty much don't think I can continue my career on the path I want it to go if these shady dealings are happening behind the scenes.
This video means for me: 12 Signs I work in a place that sucks 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Thanks again for a great video!
Happy to see a positive topiccback in the channel!
A good health plan is one of those things that's easy to overlook (especially if you're young) but can save you an enormous amount of money if you have a baby, have a serious accident, turn 40, etc.
"The company has no obligation to keep anyone employed" the CIO said when HR was trying to remove all our benefits.
I was really hating my university a few months ago but now I’m back to a solid neutral because I moved departments and I’m now paid decently. And I still got to keep my 200% employer matching on my 403b. That’s what really keeps me. It’s that employer matching and knowing I can move departments as needed as I figure out what I like to do (I’m only in my mid-20s so I’m still experimenting).
Likes what you do,
pays well, (benefits), tools,
COWORKERS, RESPECTFUL BOSS SUPPORTS, Commute,
Remote, Respects time, Stability, Promotes within, Training, Work balance
As a library sysadmin, the majority of these points describes my position exactly, short of the pay.
I’m at about 50% pay difference for the same work if were in the private sector.
I keep my options open, but it’s extremely difficult to leave because of the points made in this video, and the added bonus of dictating my schedule.
I could make nearly double than I do currently, but I’m certain I would sacrifice far more to correct the pay gap.
Bit of a quandary, it’s time or money, usually you don’t get both.
B. Continue to be the career lighthouse of truth in today's job market sir. Appreciate the videos and keep up the good work.
This makes sense, but when do you know you’ve gotten as much as you can out of a role (so different than then you leave a company), but when you should pivot to growth…
Only one not checked is lay-offs having to happen due to merger. Still I feel they try to avoid that. I feel so blessed.
Yes. Yes. Yes. I haven't yet watched the video, but I really appreciate the perspective of embracing where you are if you have analyzed alternatives and know it is right for you. Will watch it now.
Keg and peeler parties in the back shop are a plus also.
My company is fantastic and has major pluses in every area.....except pay. I don't make bad money per se but many competitors pay almost 50% more than what I make now. It's a tough decision because I love my job but that's also a huge pay difference.
My boss is great; top 3 I've ever worked under, but that's the only box I can check off on this list. I've been increasingly fed up with the other aspects of my job though. I stayed this past year because my manager does what's in his power to help us, but it's not enough offset low wages, dwindling benefits, gossiping coworkers, long commutes, etc.
In my industry, the CEO's and owners are people that got fed up with working for other companies. Unfortunately they don't have the people or management skills that go with their pay.
Yeh. I agree. But I also manage up. Like if I don’t feel good about something, maybe as simple as a video zoom, I’m gonna bow out. Had a big recent issue with a vendor and my colleague made a huge stink. Never would have used the words she did. But I let her adopt the problem as a result . 🤷♀️ However, in a recent zoom to resolve the issue I bulleted three points to fix the problem. Sometimes silence before action goes a long way. 😊 Thanks Brian!
I was being harassed by my boss at Honeywell and recorded him threatening to ruin my career and inventing lies about things I did not say with no proof on my review. He refused to report a serious work harassment claim I had with y another employee to HR which is a direct violation of company procedures. HR sided with my manager to protect the company even though they said what he did was in direct conflict with the rules of conduct. I had all my conversations with HR recorded too. Recording without consent is legal and admissible in court where I live and was advised to me by my lawyer. He was using his US scumbag tactics, but I live in Europe our labor laws are different. He was playing nasty games without knowing the local rules. Honeywell did not want to go to court since they did not want to take the chance of losing and the potential legal costs and time. I settled on a 6 figure payout to leave and had a job waiting for me that paid much more. This was the only time I ever came out ahead with a big company. I still laugh about it. I wish I was there when HR told my manager I recorded him and they heard the recordings which conflicted with his side of the story. luv it.
My current company was all of those things. Then the owners sold the company. Things have been changing little by little…
Excellent points-thank you.
So I planned to leave for a startup, which was fully funded, but ended up staying for a bit less salary because of my company being just good enough to stay. I've heard it called the golden finger cuffs. base salary lags but the bonus puts me in a salary leaderish situation. and health benefits are fairly top notch. biggest issue with them is they always seem really behind in modernizing the company. some programs are updated, but much of it is like stepping into the 90s. Wholly surprised we did remote during covid and stayed hybrid. I think they were forced due to the employees willing to walk out and they would be stuck with millions of dollars in commitments with no workers.
very insightful video, great topic
Yeah, made a move that wasn't so great after all. Am not happy about it.
Pack up whatever knowledge and experience you can and move again. Companies are crap because people like me endured it for decades. Never again...
My company has some good things but I am not getting any personal development, the projects are not relevant to the industry at large. I feel like the longer I stay the more useless I become. Plus they just surprise announced return to office and Im a 40 mile 1.5 commute now. Very overwhelming.
Anybody work as a veterinary technician/vet assistant? How are these companies getting away with paying us so little? It’s difficult skilled labor!
Perhaps young women who love animals and think it's all sugar and spice flood tje market
I tried to work as a vet tech to not avail in my hometwon. In my country, you can get a recent graduated vet by paying them a little bit more. Therefore, the senior vet or (owner) can show up whenever they want, because they have a young vet working as a licence vet and a vet tech all at the at the same time. What's the point in hiring a vet tech if I can have a vet working for maybe €300-400 more?
No, but I work at a non profit. We are expected to accept poor pay because we are so passionate about our work. Sounds similar. Like how vet techs and physicians assistants are treated.
Great video, and I'll have to say that my current company ticks 95% of the boxes you mention. That being said, it was recently acquired by a private equity firm and I'm getting signals that my job may be in jeopardy. Can you do a video on that topic, PLEASE?
I like my job, a lot to learn and wonderful people. I just hate that now the company will force us to go back to office since the pandemic is over.
The list of "benefits" you mention just show how bad the social system in the US is.
This reminds me of the book "The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank", by humorist Erma Bombeck, 1976.
I did enjoy reading Erma Bombecks books.
Timely video…. I’m currently in this situation working for a $36B company that treats its employees very well and NO LAYOFFS.
Is this company a household name that we all know? 😉
@@TheErodsmommy Yes it’s a multi-national company. Been around for 125 years.
@JohnTube2K If I guess correctly, will you disclose?
Is it nokia?
@@TheErodsmommy Sure. But have to disclose that we did just have layoffs unfortunately … 1900+ people let go.
Yup....my job sucks.
Man my boss has new clue of whats happening at all, he has joined our company few months ago (just like most of our team) and all of us learned a lot except him, he cannot hold a discussion of 5 minutes and he isnt improving at all. I am not sure what will happen because the team is giving negative feedback to him as well🤔
How long should you wait for a raise or promotion? Company checks most of positives you mentioned here but keeps people stuck with low wages
My earliest promotion came in 9 months. It was a blue-collar job, though, so not sure about corporate.
Big reason I never left my current job management is the worst I’ve ever seen. Outside of that the company isn’t bad the pay is good yearly bonuses, vacation days, sick days, company paid lunches, dinners, the job isn’t hard etc. I know a few guys who left later regretted it now they can’t back in cause we’re in a hiring freeze.
My company was like this, except I was not happy there, and my coworkers were robotic. That was why I quit
I have had so many recruiters reach out to me offering more money but they stop talking to me when I ask about the benefits with the position and list some of my current benefits.
My vacation and retirement benefits alone are worth more than a small raise.
Hi Bryan. I really appreciate your insightful videos with regards to careers. I've been watching them a lot. I would just like to ask if it would be possible for you to make a video about work in the non-skilled market (blue collar). Most of your videos are about white collar work but I'm curious as to what the job situation is for people without much skills. Kindest regards.
"We want to be respected and get things done with minimum hassle". Well said. However, I am starting to see a trend of companies getting into your personal life, calling it "work/life integration". I'm still waiting to hear a well articulated argument for the purpose and usefulness of companies doing that, other than employers wanting to control employees' behavior even in their personal lives.
I wonder if you can research that topic and make a video.
I've never seen sharing personal information with bosses going well.
I guess the company I am it lacks all you mentioned.
What do you do when companies do good in the beginning but fall fast? Honeymoon period companies.
I was expecting to get zero on the list... but it wasn't zero... but I still think I probably need a new job
I have none of these 😢
The grass may not be greener, but at least my back thanks me.
You're late. Aprils fool's day was 3 days ago. No such thing as a good company
The public sector would argue otherwise.
Well overall i like what i do. I like my people. I know there's more money elsewhere.
But like my dad used to say "the grass is greener because bull shirt is great fertilizer."
Now that's a great quote haha
You had a typo, you said "You like to coworkers" as one of the signs.
This video helps. My company recruits first and promotes last. We had a reporting analyst role open up on last year, and it should have went to one of the 8 of the Team Leads. But the hiring manager (who just got to the company a couple months prior) canceled all the 8 of our internal first round interviews, and hired someone from their last company. That is why I'm leaving. Because guess what, the person they picked left the company AND, they aren't opening that role back up. That was my only chance.
Let me guess, everyone else has to take up the slack even though they really need someone in that job exclusively.
So my current job and place of employment is lacking in terms of leadership, the work is relentless, dull, meaningless and unfulfilling and no remote work whatsoever but the company checks all of the other boxes. Should I spruce up my resume and start looking elsewhere?
Yup.. As your work is not good
I’ve been promoted to director on top of my current senior manager role. Whilst I’m paid very well I am completely drowning (note I turned down the role but have inherited it by default). Whilst it sounds great I’m debating resignation purely so I can climb the ladder at my own pace as this is so stressful I can barely function.sounds like the worst thing to complain about but this is not something I ever agreed to. Anyone else had this happen to them?
Perfectly reasonable complaint. Most employers will try to squeeze as much work out of their employees while paying/hiring as little as possible. I'm always getting an extra work load dumped on me at all my jobs due to my work ethic and team first mentality, but I'm learning that I need to curb that. My previous job, I literally did the work of three employees while being compensated for one. Take care of your mental, physical, and emotional health!
These high level positions are worth it at large companies where the work can be given off to a large team and hence you get time to breath and maintain good work life balance. Bigger companies are far more flexible on timelines because they know stuff takes time to do.
@@asadb1990 in theory I agree. However my company is a global consultancy with over 100,000 staff. I think the issue is (and I’ve worked for a few large companies) is that there are never enough people. Ever. The nature of the work means it’s difficult to just recruit someone off the street so resources are at a premium. Hence one of my roles should in theory be easy to fill, however it can take upwards of a year to onboard someone properly and upskill in the role.
It makes me very popular but puts me in an awkward position. There is no one “on the bench” waiting to start work. Crazy given how many people work here but the industry is niche and people tend to move around a lot so difficult to retain.
@Turbo ofcourse. But i find at many organizations there are those in the higher up positions who don't do nearly enough while the lowly workers are constantly grinding or vice versa. Or each team member is left to do their project alone. Instead we as employees need to set healthy culture where people only work the business hours or less and leave on time to enjoy their life.
@@asadb1990 oh yeah no doubt. You see them everywhere and think “what do you actually do”. I sat next to a guy for two years and couldn’t figure out what his job was, despite talking to him every day and despite him being at the company for over thirty years.
For some reason I’ve never been given any of those roles.
How about if you like what you do which i currently did and you kept trying to talk to your manager about your thoughts and how you feel and they than promise you but in the end you dont see different results and your still unhappy
Reminds me of how many recruiters (external headhunters) would message me because it seems like they deliberately focus on poaching currently employed candidates for a new company. Inevitably, however, the first question out of all the interviewers' mouths are "So, why do you want to leave your current employer?".
Yeah, I understand why the interviewer wants to ask that, but it always seemed ironic how there's this "C'mon, you've got to leave your current employer and check this position out! Oh, you're interested? Wait, why would you want to leave your current job?"
Last year I had a recruiter cold called me for a job and about half way through he started get upset that my background didn't match the job description...and I reminded him "you're the one who called me!"
Wow. All signs - checked. So, I guess I should stay at the current company.
i get paid major holidays, non major holiday if it depends on school. but i want to get paid more. how much should i consider before leaving.
Never forget about the opportunity for an internal transfer if you work for a good company. This is especially true for large employers or employers that pay well above the market rate or is an industry leader. Sometimes it can be the role and not the company. Has he covered internal transfers yet?
I read on reddit that people are having success copying and pasting a job posting directly into their resume (using a tiny font in white)
What do you think of this?
Sometime the grass is redr for the job you're working at for 13 years or more
Do some companies burn too many applicants to the point they can't get anyone to apply?
If a job can provide a handful or more of these 12 points, do people still look outside for opportunities? I've worked for a few companies already and none of them offer even 2 of these 12 points, most none. I'
Yeah, of course... I mean why not?
I don't live in the US, so the health insurance part or some of the other things on the list, are really clear and I wouldn't work for such a company - I mean no Home Office? Come on...
But I still looked for something different.
Why?
Well, I couldn't developed in the part I want. We don't need someone who is doing the work I want to do in my life - but they tried to get me a little bit in it.
I mean they gave me the oppurtunity to get somewhere in twice. First I had the oppurtunity to get in an IT Job, and then there I was able to grow in a different position in the IT Field. They were easy on a further education - Because of them I had a chance to do a further education.
I worked now almost 5 years for the company and it hurts to leave. It wasn't easy for me to quit. I like to work for this company.
And that's why I want to give my best for the few months I still work for the company.
I mean I will have Home Office as well ect. So yeah.
And I had an another Job Opportunity where I would had even more benefits, but I refused, because the Job itself wasn't really that what I wanted and needed now. But for the future, it would be a great company ^^
The new company seems fine. I mean the poeple are cool - the chemistry is there. Then I have so many task where I can grow. Oh, and I can go and ask for further educations as well.
So why not? :)
Land your dream job, that's irrelevant, because you can find the perfect job in a perfect company and colleagues using bad practices and workflows...
So maybe you should do a course about how to find good workmates.
Doesnt make sense you are just looking at pointless rewards.
1. Work with good people and management
2. Good type of work
3. Company not looking to outsource or offshore your job
4. Good pay or above market rate
5. Good location that has minimal travel and work from home or hybrid
6. Great culture
Etc
Why is your video focus on perks and rewards...?
What do you do if they try to micromanage your days off!?
I don't regret anything. Slave owners is what my ex managers where.
Pizza parties.
Working in Tech for a massive fortune 100 great company but the pay is terrible. Big Tech recruiters have been reaching out via LinkedIn and I'm considering becoming a free agent.
Can you please do a video on tips for people wanting to do a career change. Do recruiters completely ignore resumes of people who have experience in a different field. I have zero trouble in the interview phase but I can’t seem to get a chance at an interview since I don’t have the background or experience.