what do you think of this offer? Support Analyst

fret_wimp

I have been made an offer by a company in Dublin for a Support analyst /db admin role. the role is for just under 43K + 3K stock, and a number of other benifits. The role would require some work on bank holidays and some late evenings ( not too many). for someone with 18 months expirience out of college with a degree in computing, does this sound like an ok deal? im not fully sure as of yet.

Tom Dunne

fret_wimp wrote:

does this sound like an ok deal? im not fully sure as of yet.

F**K yes. Go for it.

Slow Motion

Damn good deal ! Jump on it !

Supercell

Bite their hand off!, its a bloody good offer given your current level of work experience.

Bluetonic

All you've really stated is the financial aspect of it which in my opinion is too little information for anyone to give an opinion.

Money isn't everything, at your level of experience I'd be more interested in finding out about how the company will help your career (training, education etc..,) than how much they are willing to pay you.

Important to find out what the team is like you will be working with, will you be the sole support person? Will you yourself have support? What sort of environment must you work in - are jobs to be resolved on the same day, thus resulting in the late evening?

There is more than money which should be in your mind right now.

seamus

Bluetonic wrote:

Money isn't everything, at your level of experience I'd be more interested in finding out about how the company will help your career (training, education etc..,) than how much they are willing to pay you.

This is true. €43k is a massive salary now, but how about in five years' time when you're still doing the same job, and have no extra certifications under your belt?

I would strongly advise you to check out the career development on offer before jumping at the job.

However, given your level of experience, 18 months there without any training wouldn't be bad for your career. You would have huge difficulty finding a comparable position if you tried to move.

Tom Dunne

Bluetonic wrote:

There is more than money which should be in your mind right now.

I disagree.

18 months out of college and a salary like that? It will never happen again. Even if he is to get only 1-2 years experience out of the job, it is an opportunity not to be missed.

fret_wimp

Thanks guys. To answer questions, its a team, there are always escalation points for us if things get hairy or its just something we cant handle.
There is heavy emphasis on career. I will have a mentor, someone who has been in the company for quite a while and knows the ropes. I have a career plan set out and each year it is reviewed and revised to help me meet my career goals.
Also each year we have yearly goals set up. these can be anything like "passing 70-431 sql server exam" and other such ideas that will benifit me and the company.

With regards certificates, there is a heavy emphasis on doing the microsoft certifications, or any other qualifications, should they be relivant to the job. All certs are paid for assuming we pass the exam and training materials ( books etc) are paid for regardless ( within reason).

There is also a heavy discount on required software such as sql server,visual studio etc etc.

There will be some late evenings, but not many, and there is heavy emphasis also on not working yourself to the bone. if you work long hours you make mistakes and they are well aware of that. They rather if people do their regular hours, but occasionally step up above the call of duty.

The reason i know so much of this is because im a contractor in this company but the role is for a permanent position in this company. because of this also, i know the people i will be working with and they are all excellent.

seamus

tom dunne wrote:

I disagree.

18 months out of college and a salary like that? It will never happen again. Even if he is to get only 1-2 years experience out of the job, it is an opportunity not to be missed.

What about my point though? He gets sick and tired of it, decides to move, but realises that nobody else will give him more than €32K.

OP, having read your latest post, I don't see why you wouldn't go for it. You'll probably be worked hard, but at this stage of your career you'd be hard pushed to do better.

Tom Dunne

seamus wrote:

What about my point though? He gets sick and tired of it, decides to move, but realises that nobody else will give him more than €32K.

Sorry Seamus, I wasn't ignoring you.

It is a valid point, though, and certainly something worth baring in mind.

fret_wimp, it sounds like you have very valuable insider information on this job. Aside from what Seamus mentioned above, I can't see any reason you wouldn't go for it.

fret_wimp

tom dunne wrote:

fret_wimp, it sounds like you have very valuable insider information on this job. .

yea, well some of my friends have been in a similar role in this company for a while.

I see your guys point in if i leave not getting more than 32K, but i dont see that as being the case. the job market seems very good for employees at present. from my current state I'm sure I could get a job pushing 36-38K. but I know this place, I know the people, I know the work. So il take it. Have worked here as a contractor for 18 months, feel i could easily spend a few years here as an actual employee.
Thanks for all the advice guys.

kmick

Role/Salary look good I would say go for it.
Two things
1) If they tell you there is SOME overtime there is usually lots.
2) Following on from 1 find out if they pay O/T or time in Lieu

fret_wimp

I have looked into the overtime aspect, and it is at very specified times, so its almost never expected at short notice. as there is a team, the overtime will be distributed evenly so everyone will get the same time off and the same amount of overtime. Overtime is paid as time in lieu. would rather cold hard cash, but its still not bad

BostonB

tom dunne wrote:

F**K yes. Go for it.

LOL.

From a movie. "Never refuse a good thing"

fret_wimp

took the position. thanks for the advice guys.

Kali

Congrats, hope it goes well for you.