Comments on: A Tale of Two Job Offers http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/ Your Money. Your Career. Your Life. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:43:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: new manager | The Wisdom Journal http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8471 new manager | The Wisdom Journal Fri, 09 May 2008 05:47:26 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8471 [...] your skills and expertise are sound, (you DID get the job, after all.), your staff will still wonder, particularly during the critical early days, whether [...] [...] your skills and expertise are sound, (you DID get the job, after all.), your staff will still wonder, particularly during the critical early days, whether [...]

]]> By: FFB http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8459 FFB Thu, 08 May 2008 19:09:45 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8459 Hmm, more lenient hours and dress code and the opportunity to occasionally work from plus higher tuition reimbursement? I think I'd pick company B. Of course only you know what is better but it sounds like I'd be more comfortable in B. Either way congrats on both offers. They sound like great opportunities for you and I'm sure whichever you pick will be ripe for new posts for us! Hmm, more lenient hours and dress code and the opportunity to occasionally work from plus higher tuition reimbursement? I think I’d pick company B. Of course only you know what is better but it sounds like I’d be more comfortable in B. Either way congrats on both offers. They sound like great opportunities for you and I’m sure whichever you pick will be ripe for new posts for us!

]]> By: Dividend Investor http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8450 Dividend Investor Thu, 08 May 2008 16:03:25 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8450 One more day to think about what you are going to decide. Friday is the day we all expect a post how you chose company X over the other etc ;-) One more day to think about what you are going to decide. Friday is the day we all expect a post how you chose company X over the other etc ;-)

]]> By: guinness416 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8440 guinness416 Thu, 08 May 2008 13:35:42 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8440 The thing (in my experience) about a company like A is that if they are strict and "by the book" about hours and dress code, they're likely going to end up being inflexible about everything else too. So you want to move to that office on the other side of the floor with the better light? Has to go throught three managers. You need an extra personal day this year? Can't do that, everyone would want it! Your boss may have no real input re bonuses. Etc. This inflexibility can be very wearing over time. The thing (in my experience) about a company like A is that if they are strict and “by the book” about hours and dress code, they’re likely going to end up being inflexible about everything else too. So you want to move to that office on the other side of the floor with the better light? Has to go throught three managers. You need an extra personal day this year? Can’t do that, everyone would want it! Your boss may have no real input re bonuses. Etc. This inflexibility can be very wearing over time.

]]> By: Frugal Dad http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8408 Frugal Dad Wed, 07 May 2008 15:38:02 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8408 Patrick, I don't know you offline, but I think I know enough about you online to throw my vote for Job Offer B. The schedule flexibility could allow you to alter your schedule a bit to come in early and leave early, which would be nice for added family time in the afternoons, and blogging time when required. I used to work until 5:30-6:00 and now get off at 4:30. That hour makes a big difference in our evening schedule. I am also used to a hierarchal structure, but that doesn't mean I like it! LOL! I just feel more at home in a less stuffy environment, where new ideas tend to flow freely and the spirit is more entrepreneurial. Doesn't sound like you can go wrong with either decision, but your heart is probably pulling you one way or another. Listen to your gut (and your wife) and you'll be just fine! Patrick, I don’t know you offline, but I think I know enough about you online to throw my vote for Job Offer B. The schedule flexibility could allow you to alter your schedule a bit to come in early and leave early, which would be nice for added family time in the afternoons, and blogging time when required. I used to work until 5:30-6:00 and now get off at 4:30. That hour makes a big difference in our evening schedule.

I am also used to a hierarchal structure, but that doesn’t mean I like it! LOL! I just feel more at home in a less stuffy environment, where new ideas tend to flow freely and the spirit is more entrepreneurial.

Doesn’t sound like you can go wrong with either decision, but your heart is probably pulling you one way or another. Listen to your gut (and your wife) and you’ll be just fine!

]]> By: Patrick http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8407 Patrick Wed, 07 May 2008 15:19:43 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8407 Lisa, Great comment. I actually have 5 suits and enough shirts and ties to last. (I wear suits 4 times per week at my current job). I also wash and iron my dress shirts instead of dry cleaning. Suits don't need to be dry cleaned very often, but they are fairly expensive when they need to be. Lisa,

Great comment. I actually have 5 suits and enough shirts and ties to last. (I wear suits 4 times per week at my current job). I also wash and iron my dress shirts instead of dry cleaning. Suits don’t need to be dry cleaned very often, but they are fairly expensive when they need to be.

]]> By: Jarhead http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8406 Jarhead Wed, 07 May 2008 15:19:05 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8406 I tell you what after being in the military for the past 13 years I think it would be time for a less rigid and formal enviroment so I vote B. I tell you what after being in the military for the past 13 years I think it would be time for a less rigid and formal enviroment so I vote B.

]]> By: Lisa http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8404 Lisa Wed, 07 May 2008 15:14:35 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8404 Keep in mind with company A, you are going to have to invest quite a bit more in wardrobe to have enough suits (which aren't cheap) and nice ties, etc. to wear daily to work, not to mention a dry cleaning bill! With an 8% difference in salary, which really isn't all the much, and the flexibility of company B's hours and attire, I would go with company B. Tuition assistance is moot unless you are planning to take advantage of it to work towards some kind of degree or professional certification to enhance your own marketability. Keep in mind with company A, you are going to have to invest quite a bit more in wardrobe to have enough suits (which aren’t cheap) and nice ties, etc. to wear daily to work, not to mention a dry cleaning bill! With an 8% difference in salary, which really isn’t all the much, and the flexibility of company B’s hours and attire, I would go with company B. Tuition assistance is moot unless you are planning to take advantage of it to work towards some kind of degree or professional certification to enhance your own marketability.

]]> By: deepali http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8386 deepali Wed, 07 May 2008 14:25:10 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8386 Well I figured someone had to give Company A a vote! But, given the better retirement options, I'm going for Company B. :) Well I figured someone had to give Company A a vote!

But, given the better retirement options, I’m going for Company B. :)

]]> By: Patrick http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8385 Patrick Wed, 07 May 2008 14:21:45 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/07/evaluating-job-offers/#comment-8385 deepali, In my current job, I wear a suit and tie M-Th, so it's not a big transition for me to go to Company A. I was also in the military, so I understand a hierarchal structure. I'm not 100% sure how the tax situation works for tuition assistance over $5,250. Give me a few days, and I can write a post about it. ;) Yes, Company B has both the 401(k) and a pension plan. That's not a bad deal. :) deepali,

In my current job, I wear a suit and tie M-Th, so it’s not a big transition for me to go to Company A. I was also in the military, so I understand a hierarchal structure.

I’m not 100% sure how the tax situation works for tuition assistance over $5,250. Give me a few days, and I can write a post about it. ;)

Yes, Company B has both the 401(k) and a pension plan. That’s not a bad deal. :)

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