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knwminus wrote: » Well I think the first job would be better for you career. Can you get them to offer you some more money or some relocation assistance to help get you closer to the job (assuming you don't have an issue with moving and such). If not the second job is the way to go.
ColbyG wrote: » I'd never want that long of a commute, so I'd take the second job. If you're okay with the commute though, take the first. It will probably be less fun and you'll deal with more bullshit, but it will look a lot better on your resume and theoretically help your career.
luckybob wrote: » I currently don't live anywhere near either position. I am moving to the area, but where I want to live (due to excellent school districts for the kids) is the issue for the commute. There is no relocation assistance because I am looking to move, it is nothing forced on me, which I have no issues in picking up the moving expenses as these are already budgeted. The commute is one of my biggest issues right now, but I will have the opportunity to set my schedule to come in before or after 8am (traffic time) and reduce the commute considerably. I will also have the option to work from home 1 day a week.
knwminus wrote: » A buck twenty a day is almost 3 hours of driving a day. Keep that in mind. I am not sure where you are in the country but I hate my 40 minute commute. It is particularly bad on Fridays. Have both places made an offer officially? If so, then I would go with the closer one. If not try to see if you can get some more money out of the first company, maybe an extra 5 to 10 four your trouble. If you are moving into the area and you don't know it very well, the first few days could take you about a buck forty to get there which is damn near four hours a day. Personally I think that is worth an extra 10k lol.
billscott92787 wrote: » I'd go with the shorter commute job.
EmpoweredBizTech wrote: » There is something to be said about being a big fish in a smaller pond.
knwminus wrote: » hmmm....Can you afford to travel (both in terms of money and sanity)? How about you wife? Would she be ok with your commute? What I am saying is, would you want to be that far away from your wife (who is expecting correct?) or would you rather be closer in case of an emergency? I've thought about it some more AND if it were me, I would take number two, EVEN THOUGH I know that number 1 COULD be better career wise.
btowntech wrote: » My question to you (for you to think about) is how happy are you with what you currently do and are you looking to move up? If you are content with the level you are at then the 2nd job sounds great. If you are bored and looking to move up then the best option is probably the 1st job. Otherwise you will probably take job 2, get bored, and start job searching again. Only you can answer the questions to wanting more stress, more responsibilities, can handle the drive, etc. Give it some thought.
Selfmade wrote: » I notice one thing that people are leaving out the 2nd job = 6 month contract While, i don't think even if the contract ends and they decide not to keep you (haha) that it hurts you because i'm sure you can still find another job, BUT, with the 2nd job you also have the option to decline to stay and find a better job if it turns out that you don't like it, or if you want a different kind of job. Either way, i'd pick this for the shorter commute and the fact that you don't have to make a commitment beyond 6 months unless you want to or if they ask you to stay on longer. 6 months should also give you plenty of time to find another job should you want to.
luckybob wrote: » I do appreciate all the responses and the discussion. I am left with the commuting issue and whether or not I want to work at an enterprise level or keep things simple like I have it now.
MentholMoose wrote: » Take the first after negotiating higher pay, then move closer and send your kids to a private school. If you're set on living in a particular area, look into public transportation options. I commute by train and bicycle, so even though it's an hour each way, I get to study, read the newspaper, sleep, etc., plus get my daily exercise, as part of my commute.
MeanDrunkR2D2 wrote: » I recently moved to FTW and work near DFW (east side) and depending on where in Dallas you would be working and where you plan to get a house in FTW, it may not be that long of a commute, barring accidents. For me I have about a hour commute and its not that bad for me. Once they open up 114 around DFW with all the construction It should be around 45 minutes on my commute. That's just going to Irving, so it's not bad. All in all, if you can deal with the commute do the one that intrigues you the most for the job and your career.
luckybob wrote: » Well I just got my first official offer, and it is for company 1. They raised my pay to what I was asking for and so far we have a verbal agreement. I should have my official offer after a background and drug test. I spoke with the 2nd company today too and I should have my official offer from them next week. Still having a hard time deciding, but as of now my wife and family are pushing me towards company 1. I will keep everyone updated when I get news.
thenjduke wrote: » Okay some things to look at. First Job: More pay Longer time from family Growth but more bullcrap Room for improvement Second Job: Doing what you do now Shorter Commute Closer to family No Growth No room for improvement These things to take into consideration. Now my thoughts are like this in my life: 1. Religion and Family 2. Career and Education 3. Friends So I always take into consideration when I start a new job how it is going to effect my children and my wife because I never had my dad around when I was younger or my mother. I enjoy spending alot of time with my kids. It really depends on what type of person you are.
luckybob wrote: » So it looks like I am going to take job 1. It came down to a 6mo contract to hire verses a permanent position. Even though the contract to hire position promises the same pay range, there are no guarantees I will even be hired on. I will also be gaining some great experience with the larger company, which will help me to find jobs in the future (if I get worn out by the commute, or want to further my career). I will be starting July 6th! So much to do between now and then. Thanks for everyone's help and suggestions. It really helped me to pick the job that will work best for me and my family (that and my wife told me to take job 1).
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