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Should I stay or go?

An honest AI career health check — weighs money, growth, lifestyle and your manager against the new offer, then tells you what to do.

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Weighted by you
Honest verdict
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Your Current Role
$80,000
$30k$200k
The 6 Questions

How do you feel on Sunday evening about Monday?

Excited
Fine
Dread

Are you still growing in this role?

Yes
Plateaued
Going backwards

How is your manager?

Great
OK
Terrible

What is your biggest frustration?

Not challenged
Not valued
Not paid enough
Nothing

If you quit tomorrow, you would feel...

Scared
Relieved
Both

How long have you felt this way?

Recently
Months
Years

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Now what?

Decision made. Here’s the next move.

Whichever way the framework pointed, here’s how to act on it.

If you’re going
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 If you’re staying
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FAQ

Questions about staying or going

How do I know if I should quit my job?
Three signals: you've stopped learning, your value is below market by 10%+, and Sunday nights feel heavy for more than a few weeks. If two or three apply, it's worth running the career health check.
Is it better to get a pay rise or switch jobs?
Internal pay rises in NZ typically land at 3-6%. Job moves typically lift pay by 10-20%. If the gap to market is large, moving usually wins. If you're well-paid but bored, a rise and a new brief can fix it.
How much more should I earn to make a move worth it?
Most people aim for at least 10-15% to offset the disruption and risk of a new role. If you're moving for growth or culture, a flat move can still be worth it.
What if I'm burnt out but not sure it's the job?
Take leave first if you can. Burnout clouds the signal. If a real break doesn't shift the feeling, then it's probably the job or the team — not you.
How long should I stay in a role before leaving?
In NZ, 18-24 months is the new normal minimum. Less than a year starts to raise eyebrows on a CV unless there's a clear reason (restructure, toxic team, relocation).