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I am currently looking at two options. The govt. job $25,000-$35,000 as a trainee. After 2 years and certifications I am probably making low $40,000. I am also stuck in Knowheresville, GEORGIA for another 2 years at least. (Waste Water Operator)
The corporate job $50,000-$70,000, $20,000 signing bonus, and $30,000 in stock option after 3 years. After 2 including bonuses I am making 6 figures. (Area Manager)
Haven't got an offer yet, but knowing my luck I will get offered by both within a 3 day period.
Do I take the money or the security? I have never made more than $30,000 in a year. I am 33.
If this is a State Government job vs. corporate, go for the corporate.
If this is a Federal Government job with permanent status (i.e., a get-your-foot-in-the-door type job) vs. corporate, then we need to know more about you to better evaluate promotion potential.
The company is growing faster than they can fill the positions or that is what I was told in the interview. Continual growth is expected for the foreseeable future. New facilities are opening in the US, Europe, and China.
Take the high pay opportunity, save a lot of it in case anything ever goes south. Don't be like 90% of people who just become more materialistic and end up with the same % of debt they had before. Your goal is financial freedom.
I second JobSeeker's advice. I see little reason to take a low-paying municipal job over a much higher paying corporate position. Take the corporate job and save/invest a high percentage of your income.
Where is that because it sounds like where I live (also in Nowheresville, GA)
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