Should I leave my senior manager position for a manager maintenance role at Saint Gobain?

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Hi Abhishek.

If you read my column, you will realise that during this global pandemic I typically do not advise anyone to change their job.

But your case is different as you are getting to work in your area of interest and will also be able to move to your home town.

Do some more analysis and reference check about this new company and management.

If it's positive, then you can go ahead and take this new opportunity.

Today, Indian companies with good management can offer career opportunities far more exciting than any MNC.

Ans: RAJ..
Happy to take up a challenge and you feel you meet those skill sets ready to go to a new territory as a leader, on the face of it is a career & remuneration growth .. you must catch it with both hands!?

Ans: At 45, there are a lot of family responsibilities. I'd think, you need to connect with your current manager and HR team, and understand growth plans for you in the current company. Also, have a direct 1:1 with your manager to learn how does he feel about your performance. If he is trying to ignore you? And if there are any changes you could do. 30% is a decent jump and if you like the project, work culture of the company better than the current company, worth while considering the same. I'd draw a quick chart of pros/cons on staying with the current company and moving to the new company. If the new company offers job stability, it seems attractive option to consider.

Ans: If you have more than 5 years work ex then one option would be to do an executive MBA degree from one of the top institutes. That will help you to leverage your experience in some other industry.

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