I'm quite sure I know what work is on the horizon and that it won't be very challenging and I can't see a situation where that might change either. It's just the nature of their business.
Good point about keeping it positive, I will remember that.
1. Of course not! I do a lot of work on things in my spare time - some of that work actually led to this job. But when you're at a place 8+ hours per day, you might as well be learning and growing.
2. Correct, the job is quite stable and all our bills are easily covered. Part of my concern is I'm not making the most of my earning potential for things like savings and retirement and side business/projects.
3. I'm in San Francisco and have literally been contacted by recruiters 2-3 times a week since I arrived here 7 months ago. I don't think finding a new job is an issue. I agree that I'd have to be very careful not to join a sinking ship!
You're right, and that's what worries me. Part of me knows I should be earning more and doing more interesting things but I am concerned about leaving a decent team for the unknown.
I've been considering asking for a pay rise, yes. Although I'm unsure if they'd be able to even match the market average as that'd be a big jump in both pay and benefits I guess. I always think through what my desired outcome would be before going into meetings like that. In this case, I think what I desire would be too much. Add to that the fact that my boss has pointedly told the team that he hates the 'mercenary' types around SV who are only in it for the money...