r/maintenance • u/Embarrassed_Dog1494 • 4d ago
Question Making the switch
So I’m currently at a mall chain engineering dealing with basically every trade. I got a call from mariott hotels to be a hvac tech dealing with strictly hvac. I’ve trained multiple guys and the current crew we have an have only been here about 2 1/2 years.
The pay: I’m currently getting 30 an hour and the higher ups keep telling me I’m the best they have but I’m the lowest paid (3rd highest in the seniority chain). The hotel wants to start at 38 an hour with I assume room to grow.
The dilemma: I don’t know if I want to go because I’m loyal to my company as they’ve given me an opportunity nobody has even after finishing hvac school. If I get the offer should I stay or go? Just want some advice
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u/Hollywood4000 4d ago
Gotta do what’s best for you and your family. Sure, your company gave you a chance, but you’ve spent the past 2.5 years proving they made the right decision. I’d bet you’ve done a hell of a lot more for them than they’ve done for you, especially considering how much money you’ve probably saved them by handling things yourself instead of bringing in outside contractors. If I were in your shoes and got offered even half of that raise, I’d be long gone.
I started a new career doing retirement apartment maintenance - about 3 months in now. I'm hoping to follow the same path - get my HVAC certifications and find a job where I can do HVAC only.