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Old 03-30-2016, 10:57 PM
 
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Hi all,


So need a little advice on my current situation.


I am in the process of changing careers. Worked in education for about 9 years. Spent the last 2 years as a software developer.

Looking to make a move into Corporate/Software Training. Love technology and enjoy working with people.

Have couple of opportunities in front of me.

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Job #1 is a Corporate Trainer role.

Pretty much be in charge of running all training programs for company and its various departments.

Cons: Located in suburbs. 1 - 1.5 hour commute each way. No opportunity for advancement.
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Job #2 is a student supervisor for a software development bootcamp.


Job pretty much focused on overall student experience in the program.


I would be involved in overseeing course delivery, individual student planning and coaching and instructor mentoring


Pros: short commute (15 minutes max). Awesome location (center of everything)

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Job A is the type of job I would like to move into. But it is nowhere near where I would like to live. If I could find the same job in the city I would jump on it in a heartbeat.

DO YOU ALL THINK JOB #2 would be a waste of time taking if my end goal is to be a Corporate/Software Trainer.

Having a hard time getting over the idea of spending 2 hours a day commuting for at least the next year and half or two.


Any advice would be great.

Last edited by usamathman; 03-31-2016 at 12:04 AM..
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Old 03-31-2016, 12:59 AM
 
Location: Honolulu
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That's a tough one as I also hate traffic. If it was a 1-1.5 hour commute each way I'd be stressed before I ever step foot into the office. I'm not in the IT field so I can't say whether job #2 would be a waste of time. Is there any way you could move closer to job #1? There's quite a few people in my city who do a 1-1.5 hours commute each way as they come in from the suburbs into the city. I think only you can answer the question about whether it's worth it to take job #1. Just based on what information you've presented, if job #1 would enhance your career that much more than job #2, I'd take job #1. Spending two years in horrible traffic for the advancement of my career would be a sacrifice I'd be willing to make.
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Old 03-31-2016, 05:16 AM
 
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It seems that you are nervous, because you don't like either one. I would keep looking, as you seem to be unhappy with both option.

Jobs come and go, a better fit will show up sooner or later. I have been working 20+ years and patience has rewarded me.
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Old 03-31-2016, 06:32 AM
 
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Take job #1. Suck up the commute for 12-18 months and move to the city you want to live in. You'll be able to target the exact job you want in your new city.
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