I'm currently working in an internal role for a small life science company, and honestly, it's not going great. The employee morale is pretty low, and I'm stuck managing a lot of outdated Linux systems. The team's not exactly open to change, which makes it even tougher. On top of that, my commute can range from 65 to 90 minutes, and while I started out working remotely, a leadership change pushed us back to the office. I've been applying to a ton of jobs with no luck so far. I recently spoke with a recruiter about an MSP position, but they're a bit different from traditional MSPs—they focus on work-life balance and outsource their tier one support. They mentioned that due to my distance from clients, I'd likely work remotely most of the time, with advance notice for any on-site requirements. They also encourage employee progression and support Microsoft certifications. I'm feeling torn—should I make the jump back to MSP life? Would that be seen as a step back in my career?
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I'd say go for it, at least for a while! You can gain valuable experience, and if they cover cert costs, that's a bonus. Plus, you might end up enjoying the job, and if not, you'll still have that experience to help you move forward later.
Honestly, the combination of more money and a shorter commute sounds great. Remote work options could really help balance things out for you.
[MRW a recruiter tells me an MSP is all about work life balance](https://imgur.com/gif-remake-i-dont-believe-you-anchorman-4zmAHSC)
That commute sounds brutal! Honestly, if there's no room for growth in your current role and you're not learning much, going for the MSP job might be worth it. Even if it feels like a step down, getting back a chunk of your time could make a huge difference in your quality of life. A small pay cut might be worth it to reclaim those hours.
Actually, I heard this MSP role could come with about a 10% pay bump!
Yeah, they pay for as many Microsoft certs as you want, plus you get bonuses for any you earn!