Comments on: How to Evaluate a Job Offer http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/ Your Money. Your Career. Your Life. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:48:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Patrick http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-12453 Patrick Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:18:02 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-12453 Hello Sheena, I think you have answered your own question. If you are habitually late and cannot make it to work on time and your prospective employer would use that as grounds to dismiss you, it probably isn't worth taking the job only to lose it a few days/weeks/months later. So you have a choice: accept the job offer and train yourself to show up on time, or decline the job offer and learn to make do with your current income. Hello Sheena,

I think you have answered your own question. If you are habitually late and cannot make it to work on time and your prospective employer would use that as grounds to dismiss you, it probably isn’t worth taking the job only to lose it a few days/weeks/months later.

So you have a choice: accept the job offer and train yourself to show up on time, or decline the job offer and learn to make do with your current income.

]]> By: Sheena Prendergast http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-12427 Sheena Prendergast Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:50:18 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-12427 I HAVE A VERY SIMILAR JOB OFFER I AM TRYING TO DECIDE ON. I WORK FOR A GREAT, SMALLER LIENENT MORTGAGE BROKER. I MAKE ONLY $12/HOUR AND AM WORTH MORE BUT THEY CANT REALLY AFFORD IT RIGHT NOW. A MUCH LARGER, STRICT MONEY MAKING BROKER OFFERED ME A JOB PAYING $15/HOUR. IT IS ABOUT 10 MINS FURTHER DRIVE.NOT SO BAD.. BUT I AM LATE FOR EVERYTHING ALWAYS. I HAVE TRIED ALL THE TRICKS I JUST CAN NOT SEEM TO MAKE IT ANYWHERE ON TIME. INCLUDING WORK. AND I KNOW THAT THIS COMPANY WILL NOT PUT UP WITH THAT, WHEREAS THE COMPANY IM AT DOESNT MIND AND WE'RE ALL LIKE A FAMILY KIND OF. I REALLY DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO BECUZ I AM SO BROKE AND I COULD REALLY USE THE $, BUT I DONT WANT TO LEAVE AND GO THERE AND GET FIRED FOR BEING LATE ALL THE TIME AND HAVE NO JOB AND NO $. PLEASE HELP!!! :-( I HAVE A VERY SIMILAR JOB OFFER I AM TRYING TO DECIDE ON. I WORK FOR A GREAT, SMALLER LIENENT MORTGAGE BROKER. I MAKE ONLY $12/HOUR AND AM WORTH MORE BUT THEY CANT REALLY AFFORD IT RIGHT NOW. A MUCH LARGER, STRICT MONEY MAKING BROKER OFFERED ME A JOB PAYING $15/HOUR. IT IS ABOUT 10 MINS FURTHER DRIVE.NOT SO BAD.. BUT I AM LATE FOR EVERYTHING ALWAYS. I HAVE TRIED ALL THE TRICKS I JUST CAN NOT SEEM TO MAKE IT ANYWHERE ON TIME. INCLUDING WORK. AND I KNOW THAT THIS COMPANY WILL NOT PUT UP WITH THAT, WHEREAS THE COMPANY IM AT DOESNT MIND AND WE’RE ALL LIKE A FAMILY KIND OF. I REALLY DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO BECUZ I AM SO BROKE AND I COULD REALLY USE THE $, BUT I DONT WANT TO LEAVE AND GO THERE AND GET FIRED FOR BEING LATE ALL THE TIME AND HAVE NO JOB AND NO $. PLEASE HELP!!! :-(

]]> By: Abaculus http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-9119 Abaculus Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:55:23 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-9119 Great information you provided. It's good that you listed Job / Position. 1st. I think its very important to weigh the long term probabilities of your position in the future. Most people are looking for their dream job. Some people would put pay/income as their 2nd choice, and probably benefits as their 3rd choice. Although some jobs either offer limited or no benefits. Great information you provided. It’s good that you listed Job / Position. 1st. I think its very important to weigh the long term probabilities
of your position in the future. Most people are looking for their dream job. Some people would put
pay/income as their 2nd choice, and probably
benefits as their 3rd choice. Although some jobs either offer limited or no benefits.

]]> By: rob http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-9111 rob Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:38:20 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-9111 You have some great points in your article above. I think to me the most important thing to consider is the quality of Life your job offers you. I have been on my own for almost 10 years now. I always followed my heart. When I first started my own business it was a little Sign business. I didnt make a whole lot but enough to pay bills and a little more. But the fullfillment I got from doing what I wanted to do and how I wanted to do it with so much flexibility was truly awesome.I was hooked on it from then on to be my own boss forever. :) I say that your job should be something that really does increase the quality of your Life in a positive, general way. Does it get too much in the way with spending time with your family or take away from your ability to maintain your health ?? etc..etc.. Also money should be secondary but do also realize you do need enough to cover your living expenses and provide for your family. I know its cliche but you should follow your Heart. It will truly tell you where your soul should dwell !! ;) BTW, Great Site you have here. I have bookmarked it for future reference You have some great points in your article above.
I think to me the most important thing to consider is the quality of Life your job offers you.
I have been on my own for almost 10 years now. I always followed my heart. When I first started my own business it was a little Sign business. I didnt make a whole lot but enough to pay bills and a little more. But the fullfillment I got from doing what I wanted to do and how I wanted to do it with so much flexibility was truly awesome.I was hooked on it from then on to be my own boss forever. :)

I say that your job should be something that really does increase the quality of your Life in a positive, general way. Does it get too much in the way with spending time with your family or take away from your ability to maintain your health ?? etc..etc..
Also money should be secondary but do also realize you do need enough to cover your living expenses and provide for your family.

I know its cliche but you should follow your Heart. It will truly tell you where your soul should dwell !! ;)

BTW, Great Site you have here. I have bookmarked it for future reference

]]> By: Kelly http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-8643 Kelly Tue, 13 May 2008 21:18:13 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-8643 Don't forget those little benefits you may be taking for granted when getting the full benefits package. Things like direct deposit, standard paid holidays, sick day policy, and short term disability (I checked on long term, but just assumed short term) really go a long way. Don’t forget those little benefits you may be taking for granted when getting the full benefits package. Things like direct deposit, standard paid holidays, sick day policy, and short term disability (I checked on long term, but just assumed short term) really go a long way.

]]> By: Ron@TheWisdomJournal http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-8382 Ron@TheWisdomJournal Wed, 07 May 2008 14:12:18 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-8382 I'm glad you didn't put salary as the first thing to consider, though it is very important. I've made two job decisions based on salary and I've regretted both! I’m glad you didn’t put salary as the first thing to consider, though it is very important. I’ve made two job decisions based on salary and I’ve regretted both!

]]> By: Gauging the Health of a Prospective Employer | Frugal Dad http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-8363 Gauging the Health of a Prospective Employer | Frugal Dad Wed, 07 May 2008 11:01:25 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-8363 [...] other day I read an excellent article over at Cash Money Life, How to Evaluate a Job Offer. It was a very thoughtful review aimed at helping job applicants compare the true benefits of a [...] [...] other day I read an excellent article over at Cash Money Life, How to Evaluate a Job Offer. It was a very thoughtful review aimed at helping job applicants compare the true benefits of a [...]

]]> By: No Debt Plan http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-8353 No Debt Plan Tue, 06 May 2008 23:50:36 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-8353 If someone called you and told you they position was no longer available, which one would you truly regret not taking? If someone called you and told you they position was no longer available, which one would you truly regret not taking?

]]> By: Patrick http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-8347 Patrick Tue, 06 May 2008 20:01:47 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-8347 Jarhead, I agree. A short commute <em>is</em> nice to let your unwind. And yes, Metallica can take the stress out of just about any situation. ;) Jarhead, I agree. A short commute is nice to let your unwind. And yes, Metallica can take the stress out of just about any situation. ;)

]]> By: Patrick http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-8346 Patrick Tue, 06 May 2008 19:59:01 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/06/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer/#comment-8346 Maria, I agree. I am the kind of person who needs a challenge, but I also have to believe in what I do. Otherwise, I just don't perform well and it shows. Maria,

I agree. I am the kind of person who needs a challenge, but I also have to believe in what I do. Otherwise, I just don’t perform well and it shows.

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