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myLot reputation of 68/100. ashishldh (334)   ranked 3,131 out of 38,607 in life7 months ago

Hello all....

I seek your help and advice to make a decision in my life. I have to make a decision about joining one company out of two. Both companies have offered me a job but I am in a dilemma on which one to join. Both have their own pros and cons.

Please help me out. Here are the two options.......

Option 1:

----> This is a Multinational company and will be paying me around 18,000 INR but in a city which is very expensive to live in and far off from my home.(About 1700 miles)
----> I am sure that with this company I will not be able to SAVE a penny. All my salary will be spent for my living in the far off city.
----> There is no job security, as already they have called me to join after 2 years they interviewed me.
----> This might be a very hectic job as it is a private owned company.
----> With this MNC the exposure and experience gathered would be really helpful in future.

Option 2:

----> This is a government enterprise and will be paying me around 17,000 INR with yearly increments. The job is at my home town.
----> In this job, I'll be able to save 50-60% of my salary. Also I will be getting many benefits from the government.
----> In the job, there is full Job security. I will get a permanent job after initial training period.
----> This is a 9am to 5 pm job, average pressure and workload.
----> With this one will be confined to a certain areas and will not get much exposure.


So looking at the above criteria, what do you think is the best of the two jobs. Which one of the two would you choose and why?

Please please please help me out. I have just 1 week to make a decision and have to choose one of the two.

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 94/100. sunita64 (5596)   ranked 4,731 out of 38,607 in life   7 months ago

As per your discussion it seems that second option is a better one as you have yourself pointed out more benefits of second job.Why to delay in the second you will remain at home and will have earnings too, with savings as well, so where is the need to think.


myLot reputation of 68/100. ashishldh (334)   ranked 3,131 out of 38,607 in life  7 months ago

But the problem with the second is that the experience and exposure of the second job is not of much worth. In future the experience counts that is why I am in real confusion.

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2. myLot reputation of 58/100. FluffyDoomKitten (101)   ranked 8,366 out of 38,607 in life   7 months ago

This seems like a simple choice if you ask me. You choose the job in which you do not have to relocate. Not to mention the benefits. You can save that much money, and with the governmental benefits... Well. In this economy it would be stupid to pass up job security. Most of us can't even find a job, let alone keep one. I've been looking for a job for awhile now, and I can't find one.

The other job seems like too much of a hassle. And if it was 2 years before they contacted you.. Well. They must be desperate or something.. Or ran through 2 years worth of people already. Just seems odd to me.

So yeah. I would recommend the second one, since it seems more reasonable and eco-safe.


myLot reputation of 68/100. ashishldh (334)   ranked 3,131 out of 38,607 in life  7 months ago

You are right but the value of good experience and the name of a MNC on your Resume can add 5 stars to your resume. That is the point where i get confused.


myLot reputation of 98/100. James72 (6977)   ranked 70 out of 38,607 in life  7 months ago

If the first option job were to fall over 6 months after you started, having a half year employment term with an MNC stated on your CV can actually be a disadvantage from my experience. New employers will always wish to know why it was such a short timeframe for one and you'll always have to explain yourself over and over again. Whenever I see a short work period on an applicant's CV, I'll always start pressuring them to tell me why because it's not a good thing to be there. Employers appreciate long term committments, not short term bursts, even if it IS an MNC.


plenzt (34)  7 months ago

If you are not too young, don't always think about switching jobs. The govenment job seems very stable, why don't you stay until you are retired?


myLot reputation of 68/100. ashishldh (334)   ranked 3,131 out of 38,607 in life  7 months ago

I will keep that in mind while making a decision on this issue. Thanks for the valuable advice.

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3. andine (38)   ranked 34,579 out of 38,607 in life   7 months ago

i think we must take guarantee, where giving lot benefit for you and have lowest risk. have a great day...

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4. myLot reputation of 53/100. edmltw (221)   ranked 5,642 out of 38,607 in life   7 months ago

If you're ready to settle down, get married, have kids, have a family, have alots alots of responsibility, go for the government job.

But if you feel like taking on the world somemore, enjoy the thrill of new experiences, then go for the MNC job. It will really widen up your scope of life.

No matter which choice you decide with, good luck~!

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5. myLot reputation of 90/100. mrakobesie (754)   ranked 6,924 out of 38,607 in life   7 months ago

i'd go with job #2. I hate cities, worked in Brooklyn for 2 years are it sucked the life out of me. government jobs have great benefits and you will have it for life, no need to look for another job ever again. you will end up having a raise every year i think with a government job. A friend of mine started working in subway a few years ago, making more then $30 an hour plus over time by now. has more money then people with great education do.


myLot reputation of 68/100. ashishldh (334)   ranked 3,131 out of 38,607 in life  7 months ago

I think you are right, It is better to be safe than to be sorry.

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6. myLot reputation of 98/100. mylesnarvaez (1639)   ranked 642 out of 38,607 in life   7 months ago

when you itemized the advantages of the two, it seems like option no. 2 is more favorable in comparison. it would be most logical for you to take the job option 2 has to offer but i'm sensing a great deal of second thoughts from you because for some reason, you are drawn to option no. 1 for the plus points in being linked to a reputable multinational company.

even if people will tell you it's more practical and secured to take option 2, you must factor in the level of happiness each option has to offer. which job will give you more satisfaction, and which job will you be happy doing... then weigh both for the finances, costs of living/ expense, being close to family, relocation if ever etc. list down your plans and priorities in life and match them to the two jobs. perhaps that can help you decide. goodluck on your choice.


myLot reputation of 68/100. ashishldh (334)   ranked 3,131 out of 38,607 in life  7 months ago

Truly saying with the second job, i will be able to have much more time for my family. With the first one I will meet my mom and dad after about 6 months when i come back from 1700 miles and that too for a week or so. So in case of happiness and family second is better.


myLot reputation of 98/100. mylesnarvaez (1639)   ranked 642 out of 38,607 in life  7 months ago

there you go... happy

i think deep inside you know what your choice is. you just need a little reassurance that you're doing the right thing. goodluck on the job. have fun! happy

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7. myLot reputation of 85/100. SuperJelly (164)   ranked 4,131 out of 38,607 in life   7 months ago

Job number two is good for you. You will save something out of what you will be getting from them. Experience is not gained overnight. You can get it anywhere depending on how you want yourself to work.

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8. myLot reputation of 98/100. James72 (6977)   ranked 70 out of 38,607 in life   7 months ago

Personally I;d go woth option number 2 for now because it keeps you within a certain comfort zone in terms of location, it allows you to save most of your salary and it also provides you with a solid career path that you can rely on until such time as you wish to consider other options. Job security isn't easy to come by these days and the last thing you need is to be 1700 miles away from home with no money if the first option doesn't work out. The experience you'll gain from the second option job, PLUS the savings you can accumulate will allow you far more choices in the future. happy

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9. myLot reputation of 87/100. babshish (729)   ranked 3,760 out of 38,607 in life   7 months ago

Hi Ashish, Congrats man for having two offers in hand in this recession period. happy. I would suggest you to go for second job, as it has job security and good saving option. Basically if you would have asked me earlier or a year back this question I would have suggested you to opt for first one, as in private company you have fast carrier growth compared to government one, but as now it is recession period, you should go for the job which has security than money. The next option for you will be if you are not satisfied with the government job, wait till the recession is over and then search for other job in private company, in that way you will have experience also in your CV which will definately add more money to your CTC in next job. All the best.


myLot reputation of 68/100. ashishldh (334)   ranked 3,131 out of 38,607 in life  7 months ago

I am also thinking on the same lines now to join option B for now and after 2 years see how is the situation and decide likewise.

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10. plenzt (34)   7 months ago

isn't it obvious? the second one is far more better than the first. trust me, choose the second one!


myLot reputation of 68/100. ashishldh (334)   ranked 3,131 out of 38,607 in life  7 months ago

After this discussion I am getting much more interested in the second one. Thanks guys

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