Do I or don't I?

A job has been advertised in my company today, in a role that is a natural progression up the ladder to my existing role; in truth, I am already doing many of the things that are in the job description, and don't think that the new role would stretch me too much further. However, my current workload goes between massive and ludicrous, so I am worried about biting more off than I can chew; I am also a bit concerned about going for a new job with the jobs market the way it is now (its one of these roles that once you move up, there is no turning back, and in the event that there are redundancies it could possibly be one of the least stable); and finally, I am concerned that I would be wasting my time, and insulting the intelligence of my employers by applying as I have childcare commitments that require me to finish at 3pm on a weekday (although I could still go back to work in an evening or on a night, and weekends are not a problem)

So, what do you reckon ladies and gents - a bridge too far, or worth a shot?

 

Go for it FC, you might not get another chance - do it whilst you're young

 

Thanks all

There is the potential for a not too shabby increase in salary, which may be the key to us finally getting onto the property ladder; over the past 12-18 months we have cleared a lot of debt, and are continuing to do so until we reach zero, and then hopefully we can get some way toward buying a home even if it is part-ownership.

The role is simply a 'senior' position within my own grade, and certainly as far as my boss is concerned, I am in the upper half of the performance table of all those in my grade, so that, coupled with the projects that I have tackled (and succeeded at) over the past few years, will hopefully see me stack up as at least a short-list choice.

I do worry that it would have an impact on my home life, however on the other hand I am unsure if that would be any different, as I spend many an hour working at home as it is (there aren't all that many waken ones left!);

The closing date is the end of next week, so I am going to mull it over during the weekend and see how I feel on Monday. Part of me thinks I have nothing to lose.

 

It wouldn't upset them as such, but it would be frowned upon and may even make it harder to progress in future - there are only 6 people in my current grade, and one in the grade above (which they want to make two); essentially, if I got the job, I would be partly responsible for around 1000 staff, so you can see why I am not jumping into it lightly.

That, and the fact that I am one of those people that throws 100% into everything I do - I don't 'do' half jobs.

 

At the moment, my gut says that the job spec is written for me; I have no qualms that I would have the ability for the role either - the vast majority of the role I am doing already, and have been for a while; equally, the added responsibility does not worry me, as I generally have more responsibility than my peers at other locations at the moment anyway; and I certainly have no qualms about an increase in salary

My main concerns are the potential increase in workload (although there is the possibility for me to have a couple of deputies to assist), and my issue of childcare in the afternoons -- how much that would affect the role, I don't know - its probably more of an issue on paper than it actually would be in reality if you follow my meaning?

Colleagues in my own grade, and some of my current staff team (those who know that the job is going) have given encouragement so far, as has my boss - however, they are all people who know me well, and that will almost certainly not count for anything at interview stage.

 

The fly in the ointment is that the interview will almost definitely be done by senior managers from other locations (and senior HR staff) who don't know me, and who will almost certainly want 'their guy' to get the role, so a hell of a lot of it will come down to the actual interview.

Still, its not so much the interview that is worrying me - if I don't get the job, then that is fair play - and maybe the opinion might be that someone from outwith the company might be better (fresh pair of eyes and all that); I suppose I will never know unless I try........