A bigger paycheck or a nice work environment?

I would go to the interview and I'd ask a lot of questions. I'd find out everything I could about the new company, and if I could, I'd talk to employees of the new company. Who knows? The new company could have a bigger paycheck and a nice working environment. I wouldn't pass it by...

Way the pros and cons. But I suggest you stick with your current company if the compensation package doesn't differ too much with the other company. You just had your regularization. Starting in another company means taking a small risk of not being regularized. And unless you're planning to stay for a long time with that other company, it wouldn't look good for employers to see that you've changed jobs in less than a year. I can understand how you feel about something lacking and you feel that you could do more. Why not talk to the HR department and find out the career path you have with your company. Or you might want to consider transferring laterally to another department if there's an opening.

it is very easy to become comfortable in a job...the fear of making a mistake holds some back but i think you have to be an adverterist, look at life steps as chapters in your book of life...I was told after being made redundant from a job I had for many years that my years of sevice is not a plus, apparantly these days employers like people who have worked around and has gained much experience....Good luck with what ever you do...

I agree with others who said that you must dare to take the challenge and transfer to other job. When you have vary experience you do not have to worry to seek for other job next time.At the new place you will learn new things and meet new people.You do not have to worry about the environment as your friend is there you might seek for extra information about the company from your friend.

I will go for a nice work environment. I like to work with people I am comfortable with. You get to go along pretty well if you are comfortable with each other and from there you can create a work attitude or habit that might increase the effectivity or efficiency of your total output. And who knows from there, you might end up with a bigger paycheck without transferring to another company.

yeah, its really hard to leave them if they are nice to you. according to you, your present work place is good so why is that you want something else? unless they pay you less than your worth. if both (salary and workplace)is okay with you, then, dont leave. Its hard to start all over again. But if you feel like, you can excel more to your other pursuing job, then go... dont afraid to grab that opportunity, because opportunity may knock at once and you'll regret later for not grabbing it.

If you're comfortable in your work environment, and don't really *need* the bigger paycheck, you should stay, but I think you should get information about the other company anyway and decide whether or not the risk is worth it (: Good luck with whatever decision you make though! Opportunity is always a good thing

If you are already feeling that you're not reaching your full potential, that feeling will only intensify over time. Why not just attend an interview with the other company, and see how you feel after that?

A pleasant day to you Mihama_Poohbear, A good choice of topic for discussion. With reference to your main topic, it is really indeed hard to choose between those two - a bigger paycheck and a nice work environment - . Whereas, those two do sometimes happen in some story that is being shown in theaters and movie houses. Wherein the lead star of the movie can have both - bigger paycheck and nice work environment. However, in reality, those two situation do not really happen. That, you need to choose between those two - either you earn a bigger paycheck inside a not so good work environment or you can have a nice work environment but do not have a bigger paycheck. And, as for me, it is indeed hard to decide what to choose. Since, I really need these two - a bigger paycheck inside a nice work environment. But, as I have said, these two does not go along to each other, and you have to only choose one. And because I really need to choose one - I rather choose a nice work environment wherein, I can have a peace of mind while working and a comfortable atmosphere behind. Thank you and have a nice day to you.