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I've been out of work for about eight months, depleted the bank account, cashed in a 401K, sold an apt building, late on payment the works. About a month ago I finally accepted a position that didn't pay me enough to cover bills and had lousy health coverage, but it was 2x was unemployment paid and had health coverage. Since then I had three interviews. One made me an offer. Here is the breakdown by pay/benefits. All are for IT based work
*denied* 1. Bank (staff specialist)- ~$20K more than what I am making now. Almost fully paid health coverage. Did not have the second interview yet, not a sure thing but very promising. Very large company. Would be my choice if the job were offered.
2. Healthcare (IT Manager) - ~$10K more than what I am making now. Not sure about health coverage. I have the second interview tomorrow and will probably get an offer. Location is bad, and I do not understand what the job description really is... Manager/Director or database work. Medium sized company (~400 employees in multiple locations)
3. IT Outsourcing (Network services Manager) - ~$5K more than what I am making now (still doesn't quite cover the bills), health coverage is just as bad as where I am now. There is potential for advancement as the place is growing. Small company about 20 employees in one location but should be expanding soon.
4. Publication (IT Manager) - Where I am now. My opinions are respected. Health coverage is lousy, place is stinky. There is only me to support about 100 people. Should be expanding soon to 4X's the size.
The IT outsourcing made me the offer already and I am afraid with the top two choices not being definite I could loose it if I do not give them an answer soon (tomorrow the latest). However, if I accept I just about wipe out any chance of the Bank opportunity. I could let the Healthcare opportunity go, as I really do not feel any attraction to the place.
Anyone else ever been in this type of a situation? Can you offer any advise?
Thanks
*denied* 1. Bank (staff specialist)- ~$20K more than what I am making now. Almost fully paid health coverage. Did not have the second interview yet, not a sure thing but very promising. Very large company. Would be my choice if the job were offered.
2. Healthcare (IT Manager) - ~$10K more than what I am making now. Not sure about health coverage. I have the second interview tomorrow and will probably get an offer. Location is bad, and I do not understand what the job description really is... Manager/Director or database work. Medium sized company (~400 employees in multiple locations)
3. IT Outsourcing (Network services Manager) - ~$5K more than what I am making now (still doesn't quite cover the bills), health coverage is just as bad as where I am now. There is potential for advancement as the place is growing. Small company about 20 employees in one location but should be expanding soon.
4. Publication (IT Manager) - Where I am now. My opinions are respected. Health coverage is lousy, place is stinky. There is only me to support about 100 people. Should be expanding soon to 4X's the size.
The IT outsourcing made me the offer already and I am afraid with the top two choices not being definite I could loose it if I do not give them an answer soon (tomorrow the latest). However, if I accept I just about wipe out any chance of the Bank opportunity. I could let the Healthcare opportunity go, as I really do not feel any attraction to the place.
Anyone else ever been in this type of a situation? Can you offer any advise?
Thanks