Comments on: A Tale of Two Job Offers

By: FFB

FFB — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:09:45 +0000

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

Dividend Investor — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:03:25 +0000

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

guinness416 — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:35:42 +0000

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

Frugal Dad — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:38:02 +0000

Ryan, 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: deepali

deepali — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:25:10 +0000

Well I figured someone had to give Company A a vote!

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

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:19:43 +0000

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

Jarhead — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:19:05 +0000

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: deepali

deepali — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:15:14 +0000

I dunno, you seem like a suit and tie kind of guy…

I’ve been told that the tax on the tuition reimbursement (over $5250) is deductible…?

Does company B have a pension plan and a 401K?