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I would definitely choose my dream job #1
When I love what I am doing it wont feel like work at all. If the test is about your subject & you are good at it, you will do very well. I am sure some of your colleagues will give you pointers on studying for the test & what to expect. Go for it. Worse situation you have to find another job but atleast you will have a year of experience so it wont be a total loss. Its not as if your career will end.
I graduated during recession & job market was not ideal for new grads. After looking for 3-6mo. my classmates switched career tracks to a more secure profession that had a fair job market. I did a low-paying internship instead to get my foot in the door in a company that hired professional from my field. At the end of my internship a year later, eventhough recession had not ended, I got a full time job based on my experience & references at that company. When job market improved my friends tried getting out but they were stuck as they had already taken loans for car, house, etc. & they were dependent on their income. It was difficult for them to explain in their interviews why they worked in a different profession & they were being treated as new graduates with no work experience in their field. They regretted switching tracks & didn't enjoy what they did whereas I love the fact that I was able to apply my education.
Option 1. You are indicating you are getting a raise after your first year there pending you pass the exam, where you'll be stuck at the salary for 2 years at Option 2.
Wonder if you could find out the pass rate for the examination, or speak to people who went through the process prior and were successful? I say go for it (#1) since it seems like the better work environment. Great to have two offers! Congratulations and good luck!!!!
As someone who currently has a job that is super dull and not in my area of interest or field of study.. go with no. 1. The test might be hard and all... but trust me.. nothing is worse than having a job you hate or get no fulfillment from.
Take Option No. 1 and be grateful you were able to snag it!
What is the success rate of those taking the test for the first time?
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