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Hi, I currently have two job offers and I need some advice on how to withdraw from one of the offer and which one should I go with?
Both job have offer the same base salary - accounting related
Job #1 - 35 min commute - safer area
Skills are more general and transferable
Health benefits - covered by company ($0 contribution) - $2000 limit that the company will put in? - I am a bit confused about this?
No 401k match
2 weeks of vacation pay
2 sicks days
Job #2 - 1 and 1/2 hour commute - considered unsafe area
Skills are more specific
Health benefit are good - but employee need to contribute ($50-75) per paycheck
4% - 401k match
3 weeks of vacation pay
6 sick days and 3 personal days
I am thinking about taking job #1 because the shorter commute time and $0 contribution to health insurance
If take job #2 with the great benefits - the hours of commuting can equal close to 15 hr per week and the health insurance contribution can cut down my paycheck significantly
I did not sign anything for either company - how can I politely withdrawn from one of the job offer?
If you had to choose, which one would you prefer?
Thanks
Last edited by Question&Answer; 08-27-2013 at 09:51 PM..
Agreed, you should move closer, but on top of that, you have only described a few things that you should take into account when looking at 2 different job offers.
Such as which company did you feel more comfortable at when you were interviewing? Which of the management teams did you like better? Did you interact with employees at either company? Which one seemed to have the more satisfied employees? Which one do you think you will be working for in a year?
so many people begin their careers looking at money and benefits, while ignoring the just as important idea of fit. Does the amount of commute time really matter if you are miserable working for a company? If your boss is a total ass does it matter how much of your health insurance they cover? If everybody around you is miserable is the 4% 401k going to matter? Are you going to have a chance to expand your knowledge base and a future chance to move up in the company, or are you stuck working at your new position until you decide to leave and find another position?
I have worked enough jobs, and chased the big money for long enough, that I realized there is more to life then more money and benefits. You need to look at both companies based on more then money and benefits to find a job you will be happy with.
Agreed, you should move closer, but on top of that, you have only described a few things that you should take into account when looking at 2 different job offers.
Such as which company did you feel more comfortable at when you were interviewing? Which of the management teams did you like better? Did you interact with employees at either company? Which one seemed to have the more satisfied employees? Which one do you think you will be working for in a year?
so many people begin their careers looking at money and benefits, while ignoring the just as important idea of fit. Does the amount of commute time really matter if you are miserable working for a company? If your boss is a total ass does it matter how much of your health insurance they cover? If everybody around you is miserable is the 4% 401k going to matter? Are you going to have a chance to expand your knowledge base and a future chance to move up in the company, or are you stuck working at your new position until you decide to leave and find another position?
I have worked enough jobs, and chased the big money for long enough, that I realized there is more to life then more money and benefits. You need to look at both companies based on more then money and benefits to find a job you will be happy with.
Hi jwiley
Both companies have great staffs...
job #2 is bigger in size in terms of employee - definitely would be more fun to work in... a lot more people around that I can relate to... job skills is specific, maybe less transferable... office is around an unsafe area.
job #1 is smaller in size... only will be interacting with a few people - more quiet environment...but the skills are more transferable to another job...safer area.
I researched a lot on the long commute time...an additional 15 hours per week for commute is a bit much... I do want a life outside of work...I have experienced long commute to school and I can personally tell you that it will drain you out after awhile
This is considered an entry level job... therefore obtaining more transferable skill is my main goal here
job #2 is bigger in size in terms of employee - definitely would be more fun to work in... a lot more people around that I can relate to... job skills is specific, maybe less transferable... office is around an unsafe area.
job #1 is smaller in size... only will be interacting with a few people - more quiet environment...but the skills are more transferable to another job...safer area.
I researched a lot on the long commute time...an additional 15 hours per week for commute is a bit much... I do want a life outside of work...I have experienced long commute to school and I can personally tell you that it will drain you out after awhile
This is considered an entry level job... therefore obtaining more transferable skill is my main goal here
Is job #2 in a more populated area? If so, I'd consider moving. I would rather drive an hour and a half into an unpopulated area than live in one. If job #2 is in a remote location, I'd just commute.
Why is the safety of the area such a large concern? Do you believe that you are going to be a victim of crime there or will be working irregular hours? The neighborhood shouldn't have that much of an impact...
Your time is something you NEVER get back. I commuted 10 hrs/week for two years, got into jobs with 30 minute/day round trip commutes, and am now commuting 2 hrs/day 10 hrs/week again. I am onboarding for a job with less money just to get rid of this commute. Each person's "dollar value per hour" is different, but wasting fifteen hours a week, every week, commuting for a year equates to 780 hours, or 32.5 days - more than a damn month on the road. I don't know if you could pay me enough to waste a month of my year commuting when a better option is available.
Is job #2 in a more populated area? If so, I'd consider moving. I would rather drive an hour and a half into an unpopulated area than live in one. If job #2 is in a remote location, I'd just commute.
Why is the safety of the area such a large concern? Do you believe that you are going to be a victim of crime there or will be working irregular hours? The neighborhood shouldn't have that much of an impact...
Your time is something you NEVER get back. I commuted 10 hrs/week for two years, got into jobs with 30 minute/day round trip commutes, and am now commuting 2 hrs/day 10 hrs/week again. I am onboarding for a job with less money just to get rid of this commute. Each person's "dollar value per hour" is different, but wasting fifteen hours a week, every week, commuting for a year equates to 780 hours, or 32.5 days - more than a damn month on the road. I don't know if you could pay me enough to waste a month of my year commuting when a better option is available.
Hi Emigration
Job #2 is in a high crime rate area (warehouse- ish neighborhood)... my family is concerned about my safety traveling there since I am going to use public transportation. No chance of moving any closer to the company since crime rate is so high...
Job #1 is in the city... therefore, my family is not worried as much...
Both job is paying the same amount, commute time is one of my main concern because like you said... the hours adds up
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