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Originally Posted by CoryWM
It's more of the equipment side of things. I can get more than 10 hours of OT a week, it just has to be justified. Over 10 hours, my boss has to submit paperwork that I was actually at someone's house. Also I do have to be on call, 1 week outa every 5 weeks. And I only get paid when I have to leave my house, so I am a slave to a phone for a week.
The RT position was just my first plan... cause it would be free, and pretty much a sure thing to make more money.
I guess the real question is, at what point should I leave, if i didnt get a higher position? 5 years? So I am vested and keep all of that free 401k they've been giving me?
Also for vacation time, I got 2 weeks paid my first year, 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 10 years.
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Cory,
You're 24 years old. If I were in your shoes, I'd probably be asking my supervisor how he managed to get promoted, how much time he spent doing what you do, etc. Where did he find the time and money to get certified and land that better position? Did the position just open up and are ther numerous people doing what he does or just him? Does he see a future for you in his positon down the line?
His answer to those questions, would give you an idea of what is possible within your current situation.
You'd then have to make a decision. Would it be possible for you to follow his tracks? If your answer to that last question is "no," then you will have to decide when and where to look elsewhere.
Nobody else can make these answers to you, because ultimately nobody else knows your complete situation.
Many job changes are a gut-reaction; when it feels right to begin looking, it probably is the right time. The fact that you're asking this question means that you are thinking about the future.
Know that hardly anyone stays in one job their entire work lives and future employers will not only want to see "stability" but if there's a long time (2 years or more) spent at one place, they'd also like to see "growth." Thus, I'd suggest that 2 years in one position without growth is enough.