deciding which job offer

LegacyUser

I went for 2 jobs and passed both interviews and second interviews.

I preferred the job that was closer to my family and I also felt that I could do the work better, perhaps

the 2nd job was further out about an hour away and was a role I have done before but my confidence is a little low so im unsure if I can do the role or not

Anyway they have given me a counter offer and are offering a further 9k on top of the salary which means its 10k more than the job Im thinking of taking

I feel its silly to take a job paying 10k less but at the same time I think I am maybe better suited to the lower paying job

Both jobs have potential and pay rises in the future too etc

Basically im unsure to take the higher paying job or not due to my self confidence at the moment

bee06

Which job will you enjoy the most? Which would you accept with everything else being equal. 10k will be no comfort when you hate your job and the same for a short commute. I turned down a job a couple of months ago with more money to accept one that I knew I would enjoy more.

Forget about your doubts in your ability as well. They wouldn't have offered you the job if they didn't think you could do it.

LegacyUser

Depending on what salaries we are talking here you might be on a tax rate of effectively 50% so you would get only an extra 5k and a two hour daily commute for a job that you're not that keen on? Unless you badly need the money the first job sounds more suited and enjoy your life.

Exclamation Marc

Agree with bee06 on this one.

I know a few people who have opted for higher paying jobs over lower paid jobs purely on a monetary basis and been miserable down the road, left the job and struggled to find something they really enjoy.

10k a year is a lot of money but if you're in the higher tax band that may amount to an extra €500 a month take-home. If you're unhappy in the higher paying job, you'd probably sacrifice that extra 500 per month to be happy and enjoying work/life. I know that's a very basic way of looking at the numbers but hopefully you can see what I'm trying to say.

Also, you wouldn't have been offered the job if they didn't have confidence in you and especially in this climate where so many people apply for jobs, they obviously saw something special in you and wouldn't have offered it to you if you've any doubts.

So weigh up the jobs in terms of which would make you happier and decide on that basis, that's the most important thing.

ted1

headwrecked09 wrote: »

I went for 2 jobs and passed both interviews and second interviews.

I preferred the job that was closer to my family and I also felt that I could do the work better, perhaps

the 2nd job was further out about an hour away and was a role I have done before but my confidence is a little low so im unsure if I can do the role or not

Anyway they have given me a counter offer and are offering a further 9k on top of the salary which means its 10k more than the job Im thinking of taking

I feel its silly to take a job paying 10k less but at the same time I think I am maybe better suited to the lower paying job

Both jobs have potential and pay rises in the future too etc

Basically im unsure to take the higher paying job or not due to my self confidence at the moment

Ignore the starting wage , where do you se yourself happy ? In 5 years with the company where will you be? What progression do they offer?

Rubberchikken

i agree, ignore the salary figures. which job do you see yourself getting up to every morning. able to do each day with a good deal of enjoyment. doing a job just for the amount you'll be paid is a receipe for disaster in the long run.

congratulations on being offered both jobs. the best of luck in deciding which one is the right fit for you.

PinkLemonade

If their is a substantial difference in commute I'd include that as a key factor too

LegacyUser

thanks for the advice everyone

I decided in the end to take the lower paying job. Normally I would never turn down a lower paying job but I feel I have valid reasons

First of all, im a lone parent so location is quite important. If im working late, I need to factor in the commute to the childminders etc and then getting home, homework, dinner bed etc

the lower paying job is 10 min walk away and the other is 1hr away then we are still another 45 mins from my actual house

Second, I will be required to work a lot of over time which normally I would not mind but I need to spend time with my child too, collecting at 8pm or later most nights is not ideal

thirdly, Im not 100% confident I can do the actual role of the higher paying job. I have a gap of a few years from this role and that means I have lost alot of knowledge from updated legislation etc

the lower paying job is similar but at the same time a new role where basic requirements is needed but I will be learning as I go

Both jobs are similar roles and both have great potential room to to progress. Both came with great benefits packages too. In the lower paying job I would be able to match the higher paying one in perhaps 2 years.


In this situation I think I made the right decision, never easy to turn down a far superior salary but on reflection I think best decision. As I Say the job I have taken is certainly not a dead end job,its a professional job with a professional qualification