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New Job PPC In House – I’m conflicted…
Hey reddit,
I need some advice. I recently got a job offer for an in house role as a PPC/paid media executive. From my interaction with the new company, I find them very warm and welcoming. I would be responsible for supporting with their PPC activity across search.
I was given a PPC task as part of the final interview which I aced. After being very estatic about receiving a job offer and signing the contract. The contract currently is conditional based on a reference check which my manager will provide, if I do decide to go. What are also the implications of declining the job offer after signing? I can’t see anything in the contract to show any implications.
I’m having 2nd thoughts. It’s nothing really to do with the business itself, I genuinely got at awesome vibe from them. But my current employer made a counter offer to me which matches the salary pro rata with the hours worked. i.e. I work 35 hours at my current place of work and the new role will be 37.5hrs, but 1 day a week in the office and rest is remote. My current employer does 2 days per week at home and 3 in the office.
Generally in my current role as PPC Exec, I’ve been very happy. its a small PPC agency dealing with Ecom clients, however the salary & benefits have always been on the low side. Despite this, I’ve progressed further than many colleagues and my manager actually had a promotion planned to Senior Exec with an increased salary for me. I generally think I do a good job in my current role. When I actually gave the notice in, my manage said he doesn’t want to lose me & has asked what he can do to keep me.
The agency I work at is small, however has grown in the 1.5 year’s I’ve been there, mostly due to efforts from me and my team on growing client accounts.
The new job would require managing paid search, which I do obviously have a experience managing many pure search complex accounts, however, I’m really starting to doubt myself. I am quite analytical in nature, and the new role does lead gen instead of ecom, something in which I have experience in. I’ve also been very honest about the stuff I’m not very experienced, such as Google console & tag manager, as currently our manager sets up the tracking for clients, but that was a desirable attribute in the job spec and they didn’t have any issue with it.
The commute is the same, but would mean taking the bus instead of the train until I get a car, but I’m just worried about going in to a new job, doing something stupid, or not performing the job as best I can, and not passing probation. This is really stressing me out. One hand I’m thinking I can stay where I am, get a similar salary and be comfortable, but work for a smaller company or take the opportunity to go in house, where I would learn more about other processes within the marketing strategies.
I’ve just been constantly thinking about this all week, and my current manager has given me ample time to reflect. But I have to let him know by Monday as to what I decide.
Can someone offer me some advice?
So I actually told the new company that my salary expectations were £28k, but they came back with £30k in the offer. So obviously they really want me, but I’m starting to doubt myself, in terms of will I fit it, can I actually do this etc…
Also in terms of PPC Exec, what is the actual difference in house compared to agency? All I’ve been told so far that’s its usually more relaxed.
I appreciate the help & guidance
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Thank you!
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Generally, you don’t take the counter offer as the current company will assume you will always be looking to leave. Usually how you get treated changes. Plus if they had the money and thought you were worth it, why did they just not give you the raise?
If you are worried about the new job. Ask them what success looks like in 30, 90 and 180 days on the job. As long as it is clear and has defined SMART goals. If you hit those, you should be fine. Most people need to get out of their comfort zone and get uncomfortable to grow. Any new job will take some getting use to. Ask lost of questions, double check all your work and bring your full self to work.
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Unless there is a specific clause in the contract that puts conditions on rescinding your acceptance, you can change your mind after accepting a new role and before starting the new job. It’s not ideal or good to do so as it puts the hiring party in a difficult position and they will have to start the process to find someone again. Make your decision asap and politely let them down if that’s what you decide.
Saying that, taking a counter from your current employer is never a good idea, particularly when it’s because you see it as more comfortable and less risky. They know you have a foot out of the door and with a recession looming your position is less tenable. Also agencies will feel the brunt of the layoffs while in-house teams will generally be better protected, depending on industry. I’ve worked both and prefer in-house where I can really get my teeth into a product and business and own it.
Why aren’t you pushing yourself to move on up? Why hasn’t your current employer given you a raise or promotion before? Why are they only matching and not going above the job offer you have? The right decision is to go, though it will have its own new job pressures and risks.
Have faith in yourself – you have two companies fighting for you so that’s testament to your ability. Change is something we tend to avoid as a species due to the perceived risks but change is also invigorating and how we learn and grow. Step outside your comfort zone and push on.
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Ooops. Take the new job. The present company will always put you from now on on 0% loyal.
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