Job change - MSP Helpdesk / Field Engineer to 2nd Line Support

Hi all,
First post here. I am currently working for a smb managed services provider as a Helpdesk / field engineer / install engineer, anything and everything they throw at me basically. I have a shot at a new job where I would be working as 2nd line support for a multi site 700 user site. I am unsure if a move into a larger company is my best move?
New company is offering 10k GBP (around 15k USD) extra, plus training (CCNA, MCSA)
Current pros are -
First post here. I am currently working for a smb managed services provider as a Helpdesk / field engineer / install engineer, anything and everything they throw at me basically. I have a shot at a new job where I would be working as 2nd line support for a multi site 700 user site. I am unsure if a move into a larger company is my best move?
New company is offering 10k GBP (around 15k USD) extra, plus training (CCNA, MCSA)
Current pros are -
- work for a small company
- everyone is great, even my boss
- 5 minute commute
- gaining lots of varied experience
- company car
- Low pay
- Never learn anything in depth
- can be stressful
- Can be stuck on customer sites late (dead servers!)
Comments
I can't speak for career progression other than the fact that if you are the "everything IT guy" at a smaller place there isn't really a way to go much further up.
One thing to consider though, a 5 minute commute and a company car are actually a pretty big deal that you might want to think about as well. Say the car is something you'd have to buy/lease yourself for 300+ a month, then insure and pay for gas plus drive to a further workplace, the time and costs do add up and are worth thinking about.
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Like you said, working for a big company has pros and cons, which you have mentioned. However there is some extra pros that you did not mention. If you put later on on your resume, that you worked for BlueChip company, gives you better chance to find next job. It really depends what do you want do do in the future, if you want to play with the newest gears, work for the bests(biggest), than go for it, if you prefer and feel good in small environment than stay where you are or try find similar job for better many.
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