Some of you guys remembered my job dilemma a few months ago. Today i present you, round 2.

Just a recap, i had 3 choices before

Option A) Internship leading a job ( Design Consultant- structural engineer)
Option B) Job (Estimator, leading to quazi-engineering work)
Option C) Internship, no job (Foundation Engineer)

I took the option A. The internship was fun, I did a lot and learned a lot and after a while, they let me float on my own and I started working unsupervised for some jobs. I had a discusion with my boss about staying on, they wnated to keep me but had to work with management to see if theres enough work to hire another person and today I found out they do, and I was offered the job with Option A. So it worked out great, except there was a period of time where I didn't know if they were going to hire me or not.

Heres where things get twisted. Option C turned around and contacted me and wanted an interview. I said yes, and i set it up for today (ironicaly the same day i get the offer with Option A). The interview went good, and the other 2 guys they interviewed (total 3, i was the last) were structural engineers (my focus is more foundation engineering based) . I have a feeling I'm going to get the offer, especially since I know the interviewer a bit.

Now who do you pick?

-Option A has the same  base salary pay as Option C and with a similar benefits package. Option C does allow purchase of company shares 3 years into working though.

-Option A is hourly and has 1.5 for overtime, which doenst happen often. No bonus. I hardly ever actually do overtime and it gives me a ton of time after work to do Muay Thai, my salsa classes, workout, hang out etc.

-Option C is salary only and only approved overtime is paid (weekend and field work essentially). If you have to work a few extra hours some days, its no pay. But there is a bonus and its apparently pretty generous in the past few years, (im not sure if i should count this is a pro or simply not weigh this). Overtime does occur from time to time, from the way they say things, you stay up to 7-8pm maybe a week every other month.

Option A is right smack in Madison Square Park in the city. Very nice views, nice ladies everywhere. 2 blocks from my Muay Thai Gym, and only a 40 min commute via train. (10min walk 30 min train ride)

Option C is in the pits of queens. (near Long Island City ish/ Greenpoint, the shitty part) and its a 40 minute car ride or a 30 minute motorcycle ride, parking is not an issue. It is not practical to travel via public transportation.

Option A has low long term pay increase, aka I don't plan on staying there long term anyway. I only plan on staying long enough to meet the right people and long enough to get the experience I need, which is about 4 years max for me. Lots of potential for me to split off and work for myself one day.

Option C has a good pay increase over time, but it doenst seem like I could break away and make my own foundation contracting company. Its a huge risky buisness with a ton of overhead cost in terms of equipment.

Option A will be unnamed but they are easily the top engineering firm in NYC, and defintely top 10 in the world.
Option C is arguely the number 1 contractor in the world.

So who do you pick?

Where do you want to work?

Current job is pretty good. Im a bit spoiled. The other option also seems like it would be pretty good. I toured the office and spoke to some people.

So both. Thats why its a difficult decision.

nice to have to choose between two good things isn't it?  

the shitty part of LIC is where our old office was (nice to see the random dead things floating down the Newtown Creek   ),we're by the High School of Aviation now

Option A sounds like a good place to stay. I think that because you're already in there where you to be plus, you made enough of an impression as an intern to work on your own. So they already trust you and even hires you.

My $.02. Good luck with it either way, having good solid options is a good problem.

Quote from: He Man on September 17, 2013, 07:19:02 PM
Current job is pretty good. Im a bit spoiled. The other option also seems like it would be pretty good. I toured the office and spoke to some people.

So both. Thats why its a difficult decision.

If you are happy where you are, I wouldn't leave. You never know how the other one will truly be.

my gut says A

A.

Sort of sounds like you've already made up your mind, A.

I would also pick A.

I'd say option A. Sounds like it offers a better lifestyle with the same compensation. Long term earnings potential at B is irrelevant since you don't plan on staying long term. And, as others have said, A is more of a sure thing in terms of what it's like to work there.

Like everyone else has said...A.

The devil you know is better than the devil you don't know.

Quote from: ducpainter on September 18, 2013, 06:44:16 AM
Like everyone else has said...A.

The devil you know is better than the devil you don't know.

+1, been there and regretted it.

A.
Work/Life balance is worth more than a little extra scratch.

Life is more than work.
Work is a thing that allows you to experience life.

Sounds like option A gives that to you

Since it appears A is general consensus here, why not counteroffer B for higher pay, more vacation, or whatever you need to make it a better option than A?

If they say "No", you go with A.  If they say "Yes", you got a deal making B the better option.