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[PBXJay]

Thanks in advance for input.

Have an opportunity to take new job 30 min from where I live. Pay starts same as current salary with growth after 3months probation. Bonus 5K a year. This job reviews Telecom invoices from vendors and is number crunching

Have an offer 5 hours away in a state I am interested into moving to. The salary starts higher, Bonus at year end can be as high as 8K (supposedly) This job is hands on work.

Benifits are similar. Growth opportunities in both positions. I am thinking I should stay in the hands on side since I am not sure how many number crunching jobs there are out there should first job not pan out or I get bored... What would U do?

-Jay

 

[PBXJay]

By the way. I have pretty much already made up my mind...just curious what the water cooler has to say.

 

[LesleyW]

If you like hands on, stay hands on, since all other things are nearly equal. If you fancy number crunching and are getting bored with hands on, then do number crunching. No point in thinking "what if this number crunching job doesn't work out AND there aren't any number crunching job " - that's 2 not totally predictable variables.

 

[SF0751]

If the two positions were in the same location, with the same pay and bonus - which one would you choose?

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[flatwater]

"Bonus at year end can be as high as 8K (supposedly)..."

I accepted my job I currently have, after being downsized, and was told "10-12% bonus." Well it came in at (drum roll) -> 0.5%!

And 3 days after starting this job, to think, I turned down an offer of $80k (1 year contract) for this FT job with an expectation of having that 10% bonus, which even with that high of a bonus it would have made my total annual compensation less than $80k, but I was willing because I wouldn't have to look again in a year.

Other things have not been as advertised in the job either. I certainly wish now after 3 days I would have gone with the other offer.

 

[chiph]

What's the cost-of-living like in the distant location?

A big pay increase doesn't do you any good if it all goes to monthly bills.

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[BJCooperIT]

Bonuses are based performance and profit, not written in stone. I would not let the annual bonus be the determining factor in my decision. SF0751 hit it dead on - which job would make you happy? When you wake up each morning which job would you grow to dread going to?

As far as moving, I assume you are single since you did not mention whether or not your spouse wants to move. If my assumption is wrong then ask them first! Then ask some more questions:
1. Do I have friends I would drift apart from?
Even best friends struggle to stay friends when you are 5 hours away.

2. Do I have family I would miss terribly?
Can you cope being away from Mom and Dad? Do grandparents rely on you or are they in failing health?

3. Do I have obligations I should fufill here?
What will your parole officer say?

4. Can I afford to move in the required timeframe?
Does the new firm pay relocation costs? If not and you only have $200 in the bank, you have a logistics problem!

5. Have I scouted neighborhoods and found one I can afford and would be happy living in?
If all you can afford is the housing development where your car is going to be on cinder blocks the next morning, you might want to rethink. Or what if your rush hour commute is 30 minutes longer than you are willing to drive? Will you have to pay parking? (very expensive in some cities)

Three years ago I took the job 800 miles away. My husband supported my decision, but it changed my family because my grown kids stayed behind. I scouted the new city out and found I loved it (fortunately hubby does too). The job was another matter. It turned out the consulting firm was on shaky ground. In a one year period they changed names twice and then were bought out. Imagine the nightmare trying to explain on my resume why I worked for 3 companies who really the same firm. Since they never spent any energy to find me another contract, it makes me like a job hopper.
Do your research on the company too.

What would I do? No question, I would take the hands on job. But, I am me and you are you. The real question is what will you do? Hope this give you a few things to consider.

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[PBXJay]

Thanks all for you input. My parole office said I can't go out of state (JUST JOKING)

The position in the other state was given to another canidate that had EAS experience. My company was too cheap to go that route even though I had suggested it to streamline the Call center....

I'd still rather have the hands on....

J