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re: Should I stay or go?
Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:41 pm to TexasTiger90
Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:41 pm to TexasTiger90
You should grow some balls and make the decision.
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Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:41 pm to TexasTiger90
$6k more is not enough to live in Shreveport.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:41 pm to TexasTiger90
what are the advancement opportunities.
i think, everything equal, i'd stay in houston looking at those numbers.
i think, everything equal, i'd stay in houston looking at those numbers.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:42 pm to TexasTiger90
So Houston vs Shreveport. I can't really comment on either one of those. 
Generally no, as a lot of people do that especially when they're first starting out. (Unless the company is committing to training you a bunch with the expectation that you'll stay with them for a long time.)
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Would it look terrible to work for that company for a few years then make the move if the opportunity is standing?
Generally no, as a lot of people do that especially when they're first starting out. (Unless the company is committing to training you a bunch with the expectation that you'll stay with them for a long time.)
Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:42 pm to Jack Daniel
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$6k more is not enough to live in Shreveport.
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Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:42 pm to Jack Daniel
It is when the cost of living will be 10k more in Houston.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:43 pm to TexasTiger90
Accpt the job where you want to be and don't look back.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:43 pm to TexasTiger90
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Solid job is in Houston (where I'm from), but really good job would be in Shreveport. I'm from BR originally before moving to and eventually growing up (for the most part) in Houston, so I'd be able to be near my family too
ETA: Would it look terrible to work for that company for a few years then make the move if the opportunity is standing?
Take the job in Shreveport because the cost of living is lower, the pay is higher, and it will presumably lead to increased opportunities and a higher ceiling later on. There's an old saying about Louisiana cities that says: "If you're not having fun in Shreveport, you're not trying very hard. If you're not having fun in Baton Rouge, you're not trying. If you're not having fun in New Orleans, you're dead."
Trust me, no one takes a big job in Shreveport to stay there. That Shreveport job will prove to be a great opportunity to prove yourself before they move you on to bigger and better things in bigger and better cities.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:43 pm to TexasTiger90
Go Houston, even if this offer isn't as good there will be better ones that open up. Shreveport you will be stuck until you move
I'm assuming the job in Houston isn't terrible, and you can start working on finding a house ect.. If it's where you want to be
I'm assuming the job in Houston isn't terrible, and you can start working on finding a house ect.. If it's where you want to be
This post was edited on 7/31/14 at 1:45 pm
Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:44 pm to TexasTiger90
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I've been offered a really good job after graduation
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Shreveport: $84K w/ benefits Houston: $75-78K w/ benefits
Holy shite.....I don't believe you
Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:44 pm to Dorothy
That's the kicker...when I spoke with their VP recently, he said it's a 3-6mo "Internship" at their BR location during my last year and then they'd make a business decision to decide to bring me on full time. Salary based on amount worked during my last part-time semester, long-term implications
Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:44 pm to TexasTiger90
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Shreveport: $84K w/ benefits
Houston: $75-78K w/ benefits
Those aren't far enough apart after taxes to impact your decision. Go to the city you like, but also consider which company will offer more advancement.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:45 pm to TexasTiger90
I would choose Shreveport everyday of the week and twice on Sunday.
Idk when you were in S'port, but it's changed a lot and is getting with the times.
Idk when you were in S'port, but it's changed a lot and is getting with the times.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:45 pm to TexasTiger90
accept both jobs and milk them each until you get caught
Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:46 pm to Booyow
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Holy shite.....I don't believe you
EngineerPosted on 7/31/14 at 1:46 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
While I take care of paying off student loans, I'll be able to live at my dad's house. He works shift work, so it's like a roommate who cooks supper a few times a week
Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:46 pm to TexasTiger90
Shreveport..white people, no traffic, cheaper cost of living, higher pay. No brainer.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:48 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
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Those aren't far enough apart after taxes to impact your decision. Go to the city you like, but also consider which company will offer more advancement.
This, I bet they won't be much difference at all after state income taxes. Texas would be higher in property taxes but I'm assuming you will rent either way for a while reguardless.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:49 pm to Langston
Houston, FFS.
Better state, better city.
Better state, better city.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:49 pm to TexasTiger90
So you're paying $8K not to live in Shreveport?
Most would pay double or tripe that.
You just won't get to be a Cowboys fan. (shrugs)
Most would pay double or tripe that.
You just won't get to be a Cowboys fan. (shrugs)
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