I’m spilling all of the corporate tea in this “Ask Breakroom Buddha” series.
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Question: I’ve been offered a job to move out of state away from friends and family. I really want to be around them. My company is willing to pay and do a “trial run”, but I’m not sure if I should take the job. What should I do?
Immediately, yes! I’m big on having no regrets and taking every opportunity that’s presented to you if you feel up to it! You can always deal with the consequences later, but you can never come back from regret. Here’s a more in-depth analysis:
Experience on the Company’s Dime
These companies make a lot of money. If they agreed to fly you out, pay for your moving fees, and pay for your housing, then that makes the decision even easier. Plus they mentioned it being a “trial run” this means that there is no pressure for this to be a permanent agreement.
Home Will Always Be There
I get it. Home is where the heart is, and right now, your heart is where you’ve cultivated it. But you are young! I’m a firm believer that everyone should spread their wings beyond the place where they grew up. When you do this, you expand your mind, and you gain a new perspective on the world and how you fit in it.
Remember that this is a trial run, so if you give it a shot and it doesn’t work out, you can always go back to your home city/town.
Y.O.L.O.
What did drake say… You Only Live Once. This opportunity is giving those vibes.
You never know who you’ll meet, and how you’re life will change for the better because you took this chance. So… take the chance.
Be Practical
Pros and Yolo’s aside, what do you want to do? Ask yourself questions like:
- What are my short-term career goals?
- What are my long-term career goals?
- What does my dream life include?
- Is this new location and job sustainable?
- Does this new company, team, and job align with my values?
If this opportunity checks all of your personal and professional boxes, and the only con is that you’ll be homesick, then I say, why not do it? If you don’t know how to answer those questions above, I advise you to take a few career and personality tests to help you figure it out.
Ultimately the decision is up to you, so make the decision that is best for you, and live with it!