Dear Sue: I am a legal secretary and I've been with the same partner for over 10 years. We have a very good relationship, but there is no advancement for me as an individual in this department, nor in the firm. I feel stymied.
I've gone out on interviews, but I am fearful of not finding the professional blend I have with my boss. Should I even be thinking about this, or should I put my own professional satisfaction first?
-- In doubt
Sue Says: You say you feel stymied and that there is no advancement opportunity for you where you are. Even though you have a great working relationship with your boss, obviously it isn't the only thing that matters to you at this point in your career.
Good working relationships are important and can impact job happiness. People frequently leave jobs due to the challenges of working with difficult people. You are very fortunate you have had such a successful working relationship with your boss, yet as you have seen, it isn't everything in determining job satisfaction. Although there is no guarantee you will have the same type of relationship with another boss, there is no reason to assume you won't or that it can't happen again.
Unless you know you can be happy staying where you are, with no opportunity for advancement, you should put your professional satisfaction ahead of your relationship with your boss and find a job that you find more challenging and stimulating. However, before you leave, be absolutely certain...
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