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So I'm in the midst of interviewing with two jobs.
Job 1:
Pros:
More in line with what I want and my career path.
Provides experience in a critical line of product I've never had which I really need to advance in the future.
Corporate position.
They will match my salary expectation and will include some relocation expense.
Cons:
They are up for sale. They've been up for sale for about two years. Meaning, things could change. They are a gigantic worldwide company mainly working with government contracts.
Job 2:
Pros:
Supervisor position.
Pay is 25% more than Job 1.
Utilize new technology to gain a good quick marketshare.
Really good benefits.
Cons:
Startup company, about 5 years in. They have alot of good news and potential but I've dabbled with startups before. I know alot of the numbers look good on paper but in reality they aren't producing a profit. And, there is alot of figuring things out.
It's within an industry I exited three years ago. So going back to this industry will make it even harder to get back out if I were to go back in.
The way I see it, Job 1 has better long term potential despite the possibility of major change if/when the sale occurs. Even if its just for a year or two, I would have the needed experience I've been lacking and a good reason to be back on the job hunt if a new owner cuts my role.
Job 2 would be more financial secure but I'm nervous about losing flexibility in my career path if it doesn't work out.
I'm a bit torn so I'm definitely open to suggestions.
Well, let's put it this way-- it seems like your major "con" about each job is uncertainty about the future of your employment there, right? One might get bought out and you could get laid off; the other could fold and you could lose the job. So, ignoring that aspect since both have a risk and that may not be something to choose by-- which job would you rather have? Is the "25% more" at Job #2 an amount you actually need for living expenses, or would either have you living comfortably and the extra 25% is just a "nice to have" amount? Is there a promotion or raise potential with Job #1?
Well, let's put it this way-- it seems like your major "con" about each job is uncertainty about the future of your employment there, right? One might get bought out and you could get laid off; the other could fold and you could lose the job. So, ignoring that aspect since both have a risk and that may not be something to choose by-- which job would you rather have? Is the "25% more" at Job #2 an amount you actually need for living expenses, or would either have you living comfortably and the extra 25% is just a "nice to have" amount? Is there a promotion or raise potential with Job #1?
Job #1 is definitely more in line with what I want to do long term wise. I wouldn't be as bottlenecked with future options as Job #2 is within a specific industry. So if I do get laid off in a year or so, I can do more if that makes sense. Job #2 doesn't translate as well into other industries despite being a higher level position.
I'm relocating to a cheaper area with both jobs (CA to TX) so the 25% would be great but not needed. Job #1 is matching what I'm making now. Promotion, not sure but raise I'm confident.
Job #1 has provided an offer whereas I'm set to do a second interview with Job #2 later this week. Job #1 is requesting an answer the day before my second interview for Job #2.
I'm strongly leaning towards accepting the Job #1 offer but it's not an easy decision. I'm at about 70% sure.
Job #1 is definitely more in line with what I want to do long term wise. I wouldn't be as bottlenecked with future options as Job #2 is within a specific industry. So if I do get laid off in a year or so, I can do more if that makes sense. Job #2 doesn't translate as well into other industries despite being a higher level position.
I'm relocating to a cheaper area with both jobs (CA to TX) so the 25% would be great but not needed. Job #1 is matching what I'm making now. Promotion, not sure but raise I'm confident.
Job #1 has provided an offer whereas I'm set to do a second interview with Job #2 later this week. Job #1 is requesting an answer the day before my second interview for Job #2.
I'm strongly leaning towards accepting the Job #1 offer but it's not an easy decision. I'm at about 70% sure.
Read again what you just posted. It may just be me but it seems like your answer is pretty clear. It sounds like all Job #2 has going for it is more pay-- which you're not sure you might not work up to some day with Job #1 anyway, and at any rate, you're not losing anything if #1 pays the same as your current job.
(Not to mention, #1 is a bird in the hand... what if you decline that job and then don't get #2?)
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