dilemma: should I go for new job or stay where I am?

[ilcp]

I started looking for new job because in my current job, there was no progression and no skill expansion. So i have a job. What is the problem?

I have gotten used to the current environment. It is a good one, also like someone and would miss them. When i told my manager, he said that he doesnt want me to go and proposed I stay and do the things I like.

The new job will have some repetitive nature (same as current job) but it will put me on a career ladder of what I want to do web development plus give me transferable skills to other jobs in the future. (Current job is unique in that you cannot take those skills elsewhere)

 

[ilcp]

thanks.

 

[ilcp]

well there is a scope for progression, i.e. real programming as oppose to pseudo-programming,.

I only told them when I got an offer and they then gave me a counter offer.

Also I am trying to leave on a best term by saying I will be coming back in a couple of years time, or that they can hire me as a free-lancer working weekends etc.

I think in my heart/mind, I know that I should move on, its just that this will be my "first" real job in terms of web development and I am freaking out about what happens if they sack me. Believe or not, this actually happened (or nearly happened) in my previous job.

Prev job was my first proper job (lasted a month or so) but my senior devs didnt give me a chance to learn, they would pick up on my mistakes and tell manager. It was like my every move was watched and so they asked me to voluntarily resign but I didnt, cuz I thought I could make it. But after that, I got this current job.

So I am scared what if I make mistakes etc and they let me go. Although my manager seemed nice.

Also there is someone I like in this company..

PS> please tell me I am being NAIVE when I said this to my current employers

"How about keeping me on as a free-lancer, I can work during weekend"

 

[ilcp]

when you say "like" your talking about a girl right?

I could answer but only if it changes your response

 

[ilcp]

thanks guys..