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THE BOTTOM LINE: MONEY AND OTHER DRIVERS OF CHANGE

Would you expect to make substantially more money at a new company? As research and practical experience both show, a quick promotion to a new company may bring immediate financial advancement but often fails to provide long-term financial advancement. Calvin Allen, a consultant at Kimmel, states: “There is always some company which will buy your skills, particularly if it is in a crisis management mode.” Often, a lateral move to a strong, dynamic company proves, within a year or two, to be the better and ultimately better-paying career decision. Quality of life issues, opportunity for a new challenge, a desirable company culture and environment, and long-term growth ultimately may go farther to determining a professional’s contentment and success than a targeted salary ever can.

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