So here is my situation...I'm currently working as a IS Desktop Engineer at a company that sells health insurances. I get paid 52K a year and my annual review is coming due. A good buddy of mine from a old job that I worked at has referred me to a job opening they have at his company he is working for. They are hiring for a IS Systems Engineer and pays $60k-70k a year plus quarterly bonuses.
Could I get anyone's view on this if I should still stay where I'm at or give it a shot. I've only been at my current job for 6 months now. Is it always wise if they ask why I'm job hoping that I say I was referred to by a good buddy who works in their company?
Go for the interview and see if you like this new boss and company.
Who's going to train and develop you more? Be with that person.
Which company has better brand value and training program? Be with that company.
Which company has a brighter outlook and a better culture? Be with that company.
Who's going to pay you more now and in the future? Be with that company.
It's hard to advise given we don't know what you are prioritizing..
. I'll say this, it's all about learning and growing when you are young. If you somehow impress the movers and shakers of your business, and they pull you into the inner circle, then stay there for continual development and growth. If you are kept outside of the inner circle, then keep looking for better growth opportunities.
You are currently 6 months in. If you leave, you'll be marked there, and you'll also make your boss look like an idiot for hiring you. What this means is the next job you go to, you better stay there for at least 3 years. If you hop jobs every 6-18 months, have a good reason. I hire people, and I wouldn't hire anyone who cannot keep a steady job longer than 2-3 years. You are what we call a HIGH FLIGHT RISK and you make us look bad...so no matter how awesome you are, we aren't willing to gamble unless we need you for 6 months. If that's the case, we won't spend a single penny to develop you.