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Which is the best move?

My employer wants me to stay on in a new position they are creating. I have a degree in math and statistics and want to do analytical type of work (I was doing admin/clerical work). They don't have anyone currently doing statistical work but would love to have me around for various projects. I've gotten used to the place, and I love my hours too as I get to come in early morning and leave by early afternoon. It's boring at times but everyone gets along pretty good and it works well with my part-time graduate program. But I am also being considered for an entry level financial analyst position in another department. That's the field I have been extremely interested in since undergraduate school. This would probably be more challenging and open more doors. But the hours are later and I'd probably have to work overtime as finance work usually has to be completed each day. My studies could be affected. What would you do?

Update:

Thanks Showbizz. I've been feeling that deep down. I am getting too comfortable and will most likely be sorry if I stay there. If I am indeed offered the financial analyst position, I'd be a fool not to take it - student or not. There aren't very many entry level financial positions available. Usually they want years of experience and/or CFA certification coming in the door. You are so right.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Don't take the easy route and stay where you are just because it's comfortable.

    I've been out of undergrad for 9 years and back in graduate school for 2.5. My whole appreciation for school and a challenging career only came to light after working in easy jobs that I didn't like, and more importantly working my bag off in demanding jobs.

    In the end you feel better, learn more, and have more value when you elect the second path.

    Think about it- if you're going to school, don't think of it as an entitlement not to have to work hard. Everyone has to gut it out for many years unless they are extremely lucky. The harder you work, the luckier you get.

    Think about that correlation.

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