Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

New Job Advice

hepcat

By hepcat,
in Huddle Lounge

Recommended Posts

hepcat Grand Master

hepcat

Posted
Posted

I recently got a job offer at a big tech company in Austin.  The position is full time with benefits, but hourly pay.  It's a role I'm extremely overqualified for so it pays less than I'm making now.  I've had my current job for 4 years, salaried, but poor benefits ($1500 deductible on my insurance???) and I've never been promoted.  Which is why I started looking for a new job in the first place.  

It's a tough choice - I'm comfortable at my current job, know it back to front, have EXTREMELY flexible hours (I basically work whenever I want), make ok money, but I won't ever move up.  I'll be in the same role unless the contract doesn't get renewed which could be next year.  

Would you leave a better paying more established job for a chance at a new company, starting at the bottom of the totem pole?  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
hepcat Grand Master

hepcat

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Sometimes you have to take a chance in life but I agree with biscuit here.  

That's why I went to the interview.  They said they really liked me and offered me the job, but the max they could go pay wise was quite a bit lower than I was expecting.  The hours suck too, starting at 7am-3pm.  Right now I go in at whenever the hell I want and leave whenever I want and make more money.  The only reason this would benefit me would be getting my foot in the door at a company making huge money right now.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Datawire Enthusiast

Datawire

Posted
Posted

Also need to look at other things.  I am not sure where you live, but assuming you live in Charlotte, Austin has a slightly higher cost of living.  So you would be making less in an area that cost more. 

 

Plus you might have to deal with a lot of Cowboy fans.  That alone would make me say no.  :)

I don't think he would have to pay State income tax in Texas, right? So, it's possible he could break even on that front.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Davidson Deac II Grand Master

Davidson Deac II

Posted
Posted

I don't think he would have to pay State income tax in Texas, right? So, it's possible he could break even on that front.

You might be right.  Of course, he would also have to look at other types of taxes, property sales, etc to get a truly accurate assessment.  I know that Texas imposes higher taxes on Corporations but I am not sure what their property taxes are.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Towelboy Enthusiast

Towelboy

Posted
Posted
That's why I went to the interview.  They said they really liked me and offered me the job, but the max they could go pay wise was quite a bit lower than I was expecting.  The hours suck too, starting at 7am-3pm.  Right now I go in at whenever the hell I want and leave whenever I want and make more money.  The only reason this would benefit me would be getting my foot in the door at a company making huge money right now.

If they are making huge money and they really like you, why couldn't they come up with the money to pay you? Relocating for a lower paying job doesn't seem to be a great move. Seems like you would be giving more than they are. This tips the scales in their favor. You have to get the money coming in - otherwise you may never get to the level you expect.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
hepcat Grand Master

hepcat

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Also need to look at other things.  I am not sure where you live, but assuming you live in Charlotte, Austin has a slightly higher cost of living.  So you would be making less in an area that cost more. 

 

Plus you might have to deal with a lot of Cowboy fans.  That alone would make me say no.  :)

I should state I already live in Austin.  I wouldn't have to move or relocate.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
hepcat Grand Master

hepcat

Posted
  • Author
Posted

If they are making huge money and they really like you, why couldn't they come up with the money to pay you? Relocating for a lower paying job doesn't seem to be a great move. Seems like you would be giving more than they are. This tips the scales in their favor. You have to get the money coming in - otherwise you may never get to the level you expect.

I haven't responded to the offer sheet yet, I received it a few hours ago.  As it stands right now I think I'm going to reject it because I can't afford to take this big of a step back financially.  I might ask for more money but I'm not even sure it's worth it...

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Panthro Community Regular

Panthro

Posted
Posted

`maybe the current company has given you enough rope to hang yourself with. come in whenever work how ever long. they see your behavior and arent interested in moving you up...just a theory knowing nothing about you or your hours

Link to comment
Share on other sites
hepcat Grand Master

hepcat

Posted
  • Author
Posted

`maybe the current company has given you enough rope to hang yourself with. come in whenever work how ever long. they see your behavior and arent interested in moving you up...just a theory knowing nothing about you or your hours

Hasn't always been this way.  Company lost a huge contract and a bunch of work with it, went through a big lawsuit, and the general feeling is they are just waiting for their contract with the state government to expire to close up.  I'm just kinda hanging on right now.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • tukafan21
      Top Available FAs

      By tukafan21 · Posted

      Yes, but those guys aren't depth guard signings, they're likely going to wait and see who has injuries or players under performing and then sign there. I also think that if Ickey really is going to be able to play at some point this year, that's where our guard depth comes from.  As if he gets to the point of being active, we'd then have 3 LT's on the roster with him, Freeling, and Walker, gotta think one of them not named Freeling gets kicked inside if needed.
    • WUnderhill
      Canes vs Vegas Gm 5 SCF 8PM

      By WUnderhill · Posted

      lol imagine being Hill and this is what your coach thinks about you replacing a guy giving up over 4 goals per game.
    • tukafan21
      Top Available FAs

      By tukafan21 · Posted

      I don't think Tyreek is a bad player to play with on the field, for sure not in the same way that Diggs is, as he's a cancer on the field with how he acts, and wouldn't take kindly to being 2nd fiddle behind T-Mac. It's that Tyreek is just a terrible person who realistically shouldn't even be in the NFL, his insane athletic ability is why his off field transgressions have been overlooked.  If he was a WR3, no team would have kept him around, it was only that he was a 1st ballot HOF level talent that kept him around. Just zero interest in having a person like that around our young WRs, that's really all it comes down to for me with him. Again, if we were true contenders this year, that changes things and I'd rather bring in the best possible players and hope it works out.  But they're trying to build something here and to do that, you need high quality people, not just great talent.
×
×
  • Create New...