Career Shift Advice

**zap.FREEDOM** · March 19th, 2015 01:49 AM

Hello Tsikoteers,

I'm currently on a dilemma, 6 weeks ago I resigned on my 1st job ) as a sales on automotive dealership near our place (I really love this job cause I love cars and also I like negotiating and meeting people but I resigned because the salary is not that much competitive ,maybe it is based in province compared to other industry in Manila and commission is quite low compared to other dealership. Within that moment of 6 weeks I spent it on looking for new job/career here in Manila, I've been through a lot interviews from various companies (almost 8 companies as far i remember I submitted a resume) and now after a couple of weeks from interviews and exam 4 out 8 replied that I'm now for pre-employment orientation/requirements. Now, I found a hard time choosing which should I go for....there's bank (sales position), manufacturing firm (sales position), automotive/service firm (fleet management), FMCG firm (sales position again). If you where on my shoes which industry will you prefer and why? Should I stick again where I started and where I'm comfortable at (in an automotive) should I try something new? I quite turn-on for the offer in the bank where I applied, its good...training, compensation, etc. on the FMCG and Manufacturing/Industrial firm also has also a good offer just like car plan, allowance, gadgets etc. That's why I found a hard time to decide. Hope you can give some enlightment suggestions.

**Yuki13** · March 19th, 2015 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by zap.FREEDOM

Hello Tsikoteers,

I'm currently on a dilemma, 6 weeks ago I resigned on my 1st job ) as a sales on automotive dealership near our place (I really love this job cause I love cars and also I like negotiating and meeting people but I resigned because the salary is not that much competitive ,maybe it is based in province compared to other industry in Manila and commission is quite low compared to other dealership. Within that moment of 6 weeks I spent it on looking for new job/career here in Manila, I've been through a lot interviews from various companies (almost 8 companies as far i remember I submitted a resume) and now after a couple of weeks from interviews and exam 4 out 8 replied that I'm now for pre-employment orientation/requirements. Now, I found a hard time choosing which should I go for....there's bank (sales position), manufacturing firm (sales position), automotive/service firm (fleet management), FMCG firm (sales position again). If you where on my shoes which industry will you prefer and why? Should I stick again where I started and where I'm comfortable at (in an automotive) should I try something new? I quite turn-on for the offer in the bank where I applied, its good...training, compensation, etc. on the FMCG and Manufacturing/Industrial firm also has also a good offer just like car plan, allowance, gadgets etc. That's why I found a hard time to decide. Hope you can give some enlightment suggestions.

Congratulations on the four job offers.

For your second job, IMHO go where the money is, since compensation ang reason why you left your first job. Stay for a few years, then think long term and transfer to a company with good retirement packages na.

**1D4LV** · March 19th, 2015 10:23 AM

in my personal opinion, a career is something that you spent your time working something that you love doing. its not all about money. since you said you love cars, the fleet management would be the most appropriate choice.

money is a good thing, but sooner or later you will feel bored in doing it kung money lang ang motivating factor mo.

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in my personal opinion, a career is something that you spent your time working something that you love doing. its not all about money. since you said you love cars, the fleet management would be the most appropriate choice.

money is a good thing, but sooner or later you will feel bored in doing it kung money lang ang motivating factor mo.

**badkuk** · March 19th, 2015 01:30 PM

pag ako kasi, since i'm starting out, i'd go for the job where i can learn more. The perks will come once you've gained training and experience.

**_Qwerty_** · March 19th, 2015 01:59 PM

bata ka pa naman yata.. go for the more stable company.. where you can grow..

**crazy_boy** · March 19th, 2015 02:18 PM

yung bank ba local bank?

**EQAddict** · March 19th, 2015 10:51 PM

Fmcg or the bank without question. The career paths there are long and the paths that you can take are many. Lots to learn in those big organizations. Lots to earn too. And you are much more pirateable ..... even across industries

**macsd** · March 20th, 2015 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by Yuki13

Congratulations on the four job offers.

For your second job, IMHO go where the money is, since compensation ang reason why you left your first job. Stay for a few years, then think long term and transfer to a company with good retirement packages na.

Tama ito, satisfy first the reason why you left your previous to begin with. The rest can be learned as you go along. For all we know, you can be a good president of this country in the future, huwag ka lang corrupt.

**Ry_Tower** · March 20th, 2015 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by EQAddict

Fmcg or the bank without question. The career paths there are long and the paths that you can take are many. Lots to learn in those big organizations. Lots to earn too. And you are much more pirateable ..... even across industries

+100

These two sales positions can take you places and give the best incentives and perks. Just make sure they are reputable/stable companies.

**TholitzReloaded** · March 20th, 2015 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Ry_Tower

+100

These two sales positions can take you places and give the best incentives and perks. Just make sure they are reputable/stable companies.

Choose something wherein you can have both, loving what your doing and earning good from it as well, but do consider the long term, I agree money is not always a good motivation, I once joined a huge company with good benefits and salary package, I ended up doing routine copy paste scripts, after a year I found myself really bored and learned nothing, I decided to quit it and go for an australian software consulting, now though there's a lot work but so much to learn as well. In the end it boils down to what you love doing.

Pero bata ka pa naman yata enjoy lang, keep your direction toward you long term goal no matter what step you take.

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Originally Posted by Ry_Tower

+100

These two sales positions can take you places and give the best incentives and perks. Just make sure they are reputable/stable companies.

Choose something wherein you can have both, loving what your doing and earning good from it as well, but do consider the long term, I agree money is not always a good motivation, I once joined a huge company with good benefits and salary package, I ended up doing routine copy paste scripts, after a year I found myself really bored and learned nothing, I decided to quit it and go for an australian software consulting, now though there's a lot work but so much to learn as well. In the end it boils down to what you love doing.

Pero bata ka pa naman yata enjoy lang, keep your direction toward you long term goal no matter what step you take.