Update on Possible Move to SC

I work as a career consultant for an outplacement company, helping people find new jobs after a layoff. Sorry if this sounds cynical, but...

Do NOT worry about anyone but your family when deciding on which job. Decide what is the best work and life opportunity for him and your family and then just do it. It sounds like the job in WI is clearly the better opportunity - advancement, money, family needs - and simpler without the move.

There is no way of determining long-term company stability, anymore. So don't even try to determine that.

Your husband could talk with the woman who helped get him the job and explain how his decision is the best for your family. I very much doubt someone will hold his decision against him.

I've previously worked as a recruiter, for professional positions. I've had people not show up for their first day, or show up but them quit within days or a few weeks. People need to do what is right for them. Companies have no "loyalty" to their employees anymore.

Does he think his old job who be stable? Or would they lay him off again?

If the old job is stable longterm, and he trusts them (because getting laid off compromises your trust in that company), then that sound like it has better potential. I would cite his mother's health issues as the reason for resigning from his current job.

However, it's something he has to decide. It sounds like you've decided the old job is better... But this decision is his to make. Like I said, getting laid off may have caused trust issues with his old employer. If he isn't comfortable with them, don't push it... Even if the old job seems better to you.

I think your husband should do what is best for your family, and that should be his only consideration. He should feel no obligation or loyalty to either company, as companies are certainly not loyal to their employees. I'm sure the woman who got him the job will understand his situation to stay, if that is what you choose. Good luck!

I would never consider making a job or career decision based othe who may have helped as I am the one who has to live it.
It sounds like a no brainer to me. Staying in an area that you know, housing is complete, the childs friends are here, Mom is here and in sc there is not a whole lot of options if he were to be suddenly laid off there. At least here there is still a huge population that needs services so even if it's tough jobs still can be found. My relatives in sc lost jobs 2 years ago and are still struggling and only one has found pt work.

Sorry, in my old age I learned something. Business is business. This woman is not paying your bills.

I'd reco to use the new offer from his old work to renegotiate terms @ his new place.