Comments on: How to Evaluate a Job Offer

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:12:05 +0000

Ranjana: I didn’t put salary first for a reason – yes, I believe you should earn enough to survive, and hopefully more than that so you can truly enjoy life and save for retirement. But I also believe that nothing good happens when people chase the highest paying job. People will be much happier taking a lightly lower paying job if it means the job is fulfilling vs. taking the highest paying job that is dangerous or soul sucking. The best advice I can give is to take the job that offers the best quality of life when considering all elements of the position.

By: Ranjana

Ranjana — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:00:46 +0000

you didn’t put salary as the first thing to consider, though it is very important.When I started my own business. I didnt make a whole lot but enough to pay bills, salary and a little more. But 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 know money should be secondary but do also realize you do need enough to cover your living expenses.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:18:02 +0000

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

Sheena Prendergast — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:50:18 +0000

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

Abaculus — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:55:23 +0000

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

rob — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:38:20 +0000

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

Kelly — Tue, 13 May 2008 21:18:13 +0000

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

Ron@TheWisdomJournal — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:12:18 +0000

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!