Hi There,

Just need your advise on a professional decision:

Company A is a company which is a well known and well established company but caters to the masses and is in the volumes business hence has over 2000 people working for it.Promises you something but doesn't stand by the same.Anyhow you are happy with it and not really looking for a change since things are working out just fine for you and you are performing so beginning to make a mark in the management's eyes.

The work atmosphere is such that you even have to pay attention to what you wear and the company works like an anarchy, you can't make your own decisions, you are a part of the crowd even though you have made a mark.

Company B is a company which is probably 1/4th the size of company A but caters to a very niche segment and you have worked with the same earlier in fact learnt the nitty gritties of the business from them.Has very high profile clients and they are the one's who keep approaching you back every time they have an opening and it has reached a stage where they would agree to all your demands and give you a better deal as well.

Work atmosphere is very comfortable beside no one has left since the company's inception.Downside is it isn't a very well known brand since it doesn't cater to the masses so people really don't know about it.Also it is like a one man show where you directly report to the MD hence your efforts are recognised and appreciated.

I want to know what would you suggest would you still stick to company A since at the end of the day it is a company or would you move to company B since you were always really happy working there and worked better and harder, even if it is like working for an individual importer or distributor?

Please help me with this since there is no one really from my trade who can help me make a decision.

Thanks a ton

Typical catch 22 but in my opinion look for Company that have a positive brand image or a particular unique selling point or a start up that has a great management team and vision. At the end of the day you are the best judge. It is not always "Vitamine M" (Money) that guide peoples decision.

To me, ption B sounds really exciting but I think you should check out the structure and vision properly before taking a decision. This is because smaller and more challenging may not necessarily be better or futuristic.

Be sure you get as much detail as possible on the inner workings of both companies before taking a decision.

Think through your goals and which of the companies can help you to realise your dreams.

Warm Regards,

Lakshman

Hi there,

In the HR profession unlimited unrealistic promises are always given to employees including us-HR professionals. Wherever you go, these things will be there. My humble suggestion to you would be, you can stick to Company A for the time being and learn the
systems first. Once you have the basic systems clear in your mind, then you can move to company B and implement what you have learned in A apart from your new learnings. HR profession is always like a current in a river. We atleast should learn how to escape from
it, or have to take some one's help. It is better to take someone's help now to escape, and face the current by ourselves later. It is good if you stick to company A for the timebeing and learn things first. I hope you understand my point.

Thanks and Regards,

Bishnoi