I've been there six months, I get along with nearly everybody there and have built relationships, but I feel swamped, overwhelmed and stressed. The management accountant left a month after I started and her work was passed onto me, I got shown how to do some of it but most of the work was just learn as I go.
I would go home and worry that I can't do the job and it took its toll on me so I started looking for another job. I got offered a job which would be less work and better benefits, but my commute would be over an hour there and back instead of 15 minutes.
I told my manager on Friday that I had been offered a job. My managers boss had a meeting with me and he asked why I was leaving, I told him how I felt and that I was scared about the companies upcoming court case against the CEOs. He went to the CEO and got info on the court case (the worse case scenario is a fine) and offered me more money (about £1k less than the new job). He told me that I was being too hard on myself and that I was doing really well. We discussed how we could better ease things, that I should ask for help more and that it's not a sign of weakness.
He's told one of the directors that I've handed my notice in and not to make a decision until I've spoke with the director.
I don't know what to do.
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You are taking on two positions, streamlining it, and setting both procedures and protocols. They can PAY you more than the other joint. They are making a whole Salary off this fire an "lateral" movement. They will not hire anyone to replace you. You have seen the tip of the iceberg on your new position. 2 tier Jobs combined into one under one Person.
If you know exactly your Workload in other Company compare them today to both of your current positions combined. There should at least be 25-35% rate increase
If you are doing the work of 2 people they should be able to give you a better raise. I would counter their offer with something more than the other job is offering. They may come back and offer you what the other job is willing to pay.
You deserve more than the management accountant was making at the least.