I need some outside help!
What would you do?
I am currently working in advertising sales with a publication that has 12 print magazines under its belt. However, you care and don't care for the job as time goes by, and all of a sudden you get two job offerings, one is to work where you worked prior, which is in a retail paint store and make $35,000 (CDN) and you will be working with an Uncle. The second job is you will be working in a manufacturing plant for varnishes and lacquers, but, this job is also something you have done and you can make $60,000 (CDN), however, you are not guranteed this job and the only way this job was thrown in your lap was because of a headhunter.
Now you can start immediately at the paint store and work shift work and have every other weekend off. The manufacturing plant job has a slight dilemma, which is the person who is the HR is on holidays for another week.
Now would you stick it out where you are at and possibly make 50K - 70K per year or would you jump back into the retail paint biz or wait to see what will come of this manufacturing.
One last thing your Uncle is pestering you for an answer!
HELLLPPP!
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7 comments
I don't know how old you are but whatever age you happen to be, you should consider the whole package before you make a decision. Money should not be the only factor that enters your decision. What employee benefits does each organization offer? Health, retirement, stock purchase plans and other benefits should all enter into your final decision. If this is going to be your career, is it something you will enjoy for the years to come? I myself am in retail management and have been in retail my whole lite. It is what I enjoy doing. I like interacting with people and enjoy the variety this job offers. But retail is not for everyone. A job should be challenging and stimulating. What advancement opportunities does each job offer? What hours will you have to work, what traveling time would be involved. Make yourself a chart and list the positives and negatives for each job. Weigh these along with your anticipated job satisfaction before you make your decision. I wish you good luck in whatever road you choose to follow!
Marge