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No Problem Can Withstand The Assault Of Sustained Thinking

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When faced with a problem, what does one do to solve it? As Voltaire stated, "No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking." Currently, I have been employed with my job for 11 years, but a promotion within my career has always be a goal set to be accomplished. Therefore, I have returned to college to earn a Bachelor’s degree to increase my chances for a promotion. As I finalized my degree program, a supervisor’s position in a competing company becomes available in another state. The position offers a $15,000 per year salary increase, a car allowance, and relocation expenses. Furthermore, my former supervisor works for the company, and is recommending me for the position based on my outstanding job performance; if I want the job, it’s mine. Which seems to be a great opportunity, and what I was seeking. However, this where the problem reveals itself within this opportunity, and it is that I have worked for his company for eleven years, which has allowed me to further my education. Also, it has allowed me to earn a bachelor’s degree, and now I’m being offered a position for another company that is paying more financially but does not offer the education incentive that my current employer offers. Furthermore, a master’s degree is required for this new position, but the fact that they don’t offer tuition reimbursement hurts my chances for advancement. The overall problem breaks down into financial increase and education. Firstly, to analyze the dilemma I must

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