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tara73
carseat nerd
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Job decision help
I need outside, neutral influence here. Help us ladies!!!
DH accepted a job (one that recruited him for nearly a year!!) in November. Less than 2 months later, he was subjected to a partial layoff and large salary cut that greatly hurt us financially. Because of this, he started looking for jobs out of state in more temperate climates.
There are 2 jobs with offers. Both are comparable salaries and cost of living in both areas is pretty similar
Job A:
Free housing while employed
No friends or family nearby
No benefits
$500 towards health insurance through exchange
Family owned, no security. DH would be the first gone/affected if financial troubles arise
Salaried position, no overtime or bonus etc
1 week vacation, every other weekend off
no room for advancement
100% debt free in less than 2 years (including student loans) because no housing costs.
Job B
Full benefits inlcuding 401K, STD, Medical, Dental
Friends and family nearby
Corporate owned/corporate security
3 weeks vacation, sick time etc
Abililty to earn more than base salary via overtime, incentives, and commissions
better potential for advancement
Longer time to be debt free
I know where we are leaning, but I think we need to hear some unbiased opinions......
Help!!!! Which would YOU choose and why?
Message edited 6/16/2014 9:44:59 AM.
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Katareen
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Job B without a doubt!!
The free housing with Job A is great, but I think what you're giving up for that (time off, benefits, security) is not worth it.
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StaceyWill
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Definitely Job B. I feel like benefits are so important, and it just sounds more secure.
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MsSissy
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Re: Job decision help
Job B hands down for all the benefits.
1 medical emergency would put you right back in debt.
No way would I give that up.
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Pumpkin1
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Re: Job decision help
Posted by StaceyWill
Definitely Job B. I feel like benefits are so important, and it just sounds more secure.
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Tulips915
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Re: Job decision help
Posted by StaceyWill
Definitely Job B. I feel like benefits are so important, and it just sounds more secure.
ITA!
Definitely Job B
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jlm2008
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Job B hands down! The benefits are so important. It also sounds more stable. Though nothing is guaranteed of course, I'd much rather work in a corporate setting.
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tara73
carseat nerd
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Job decision help
(I forgot that Job A is giving $500 towards the purchase of health insurance so I added that)
That said, you ladies are awesome.
We are leaning towards Job B ourselves. The jobs are in different states (one in TX, one in FL) and I didn't mention that because I didn't want that to be a factor. :)
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Job B no question.
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Paramount
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JOb A is NOT an option at all.
You don't really want to be on the heath exchange if you can help it.
Looks like there is little security AND he has t work weekends.
The ONLY perk is you could be debt free in 2 years....its not a perk if you loose that job.
Not an option.
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2BadSoSad
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No, to job A, wouldnt even consider it.
Definitely Job B.
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| Posted 6/16/14 9:51 AM |
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ali120206
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B
The only pro you listed for A is being debt free sooner but, if there is no job security - you can't even guarantee that.
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| Posted 6/16/14 9:59 AM |
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JDubs
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Definitely B- its more secure, with benefits.
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tourist
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B-for all the reasons stated above--and if the job doesn't work out you need to find housing possibly before you are debt free.
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Mrs&MrsK
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job B. i think being near friends & family will help your overall mood and this is a big factor. plus what everyone else said.
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SusiBee
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Re: Job decision help
B without a hesitation.
(1) benefits, benefits, benefits, benefits
(2) AND the potential to grow with the company.
(3) family nearby
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PearlJamChick
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Re: Job decision help
Job B, no question! Best of luck to you guys!
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| Posted 6/16/14 10:17 AM |
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want2beamom
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Posted by StaceyWill
Definitely Job B. I feel like benefits are so important, and it just sounds more secure.
Agree
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| Posted 6/16/14 10:18 AM |
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jessnbrian
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Re: Job decision help
Job B hands down, no comparison, there wouldn't even be a discussion about it. I wouldn't even consider Job A.
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Eunyboo
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Re: Job decision help
B!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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ElizaRags35
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Without a doubt, B.
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MarathonKnitter
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i'm a HUGE advocate for being debt-free asap. with that said, i suggest job B. being close to family is a huge factor (heck, i'm moving across the country to be close to family).
plus many of the reasons stated above.
good luck to you!
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tara73
carseat nerd
Member since 11/09 3669 total posts
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Buttercup
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Job decision help
Thanks all,
Job B is where we really think we want to be, we just need to hear unbiased opinions on it. People around us are "gee it's tough" because they're factoring in location etc.
I don't ever want to work for a family owned firm again. Ever. It's hard to be supportive of small businesses when we've each had such bad experiences working for them.
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APT910
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Re: Job decision help
Posted by StaceyWill
Definitely Job B. I feel like benefits are so important, and it just sounds more secure.
ITA. Plus, you'll have friends and family close by and that's huge to me!
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Job decision help
B. No brainer in my mind.
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