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I'm back.. with two job offers on the table
Posted on 3/18/14 at 5:27 pm
Posted on 3/18/14 at 5:27 pm
Okay guys, here's the deal after a total of 8 in-person interviews.
Both are marketing positions.
I have two job offers on the table. Company A gave me an offer for $45K + 4 weeks PTO, free child-care (no kids so irrelevant) and full benefits, and company B offered for $48K+ unknown bonus, 2.5 weeks PTO, and full benefits. Went to company A and got a counter-offer of $50K. Company B would not budge on salary saying the bonus would exceed the difference in pay.
Company A, I would be the head of marketing for a smaller group of schools, and the opportunity to really spread my wings and prove myself. educational field
Company B, I would be part of a team, helping build their mediocre marketing (as it stands now it is an area they know they can improve vastly), and learn from some great minds. tech field
I'm stuck man.
thoughts?
Both are marketing positions.
I have two job offers on the table. Company A gave me an offer for $45K + 4 weeks PTO, free child-care (no kids so irrelevant) and full benefits, and company B offered for $48K+ unknown bonus, 2.5 weeks PTO, and full benefits. Went to company A and got a counter-offer of $50K. Company B would not budge on salary saying the bonus would exceed the difference in pay.
Company A, I would be the head of marketing for a smaller group of schools, and the opportunity to really spread my wings and prove myself. educational field
Company B, I would be part of a team, helping build their mediocre marketing (as it stands now it is an area they know they can improve vastly), and learn from some great minds. tech field
I'm stuck man.
thoughts?
This post was edited on 3/18/14 at 5:31 pm
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Posted on 3/18/14 at 5:28 pm to 03geauxtigers
4 weeks paid time off is mighty attractive...
Posted on 3/18/14 at 5:36 pm to 03geauxtigers
What are the chances for advancement in terms of A vs. B?
Posted on 3/18/14 at 5:52 pm to 03geauxtigers
Sounds like you and I are in the same field. We should have a beer and share war stories.
Both have their benefits. Company A coming up more than 10% in salary means they really want you.
Both have their benefits. Company A coming up more than 10% in salary means they really want you.
Posted on 3/18/14 at 5:55 pm to anc
If it were me, I wouldn't let pay or PTO be factors at all, they're too similar. If it were me I'd go to the place where I could make more money in X years either with them by moving up or through leveraging the experience/name.
Posted on 3/18/14 at 6:16 pm to 03geauxtigers
A.
Posted on 3/18/14 at 6:20 pm to bamafan425
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What are the chances for advancement in terms of A vs. B?
both equal - company A has no defined marketing team or personel so it would be on me. Company B has a smaller team that is pretty green, and I could do some major skill flexing while learning from the head of the marketing team
Posted on 3/18/14 at 6:23 pm to raw dog
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through leveraging the experience/name.
then company A would win. if I stay for 3-5 years, I could easily leave with the title "Marketing director". I would be in my early 30's and having that title on my resume would be GREAT for further advancement should I decide to leave.
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by moving up
company B has the opportunity for growth and I could learn other facets of marketing, not just SEO and online marketing. I could venture into event management and product marketing down the line. Which if I decided to stay in tech, would be great.
Posted on 3/18/14 at 6:24 pm to anc
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We should have a beer and share war stories.
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Company A coming up more than 10% in salary means they really want you.
This is clear to me. The head of the schools really took a liking to me, and has made it very clear I'm his top candidate.
#1stworldproblems
Posted on 3/18/14 at 6:41 pm to 03geauxtigers
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by moving up
company B has the opportunity for growth and I could learn other facets of marketing, not just SEO and online marketing. I could venture into event management and product marketing down the line. Which if I decided to stay in tech, would be great.
You say tech marketing, what does that mean?
I can say this I work in software sales and marketing. Even our new college hires clear $70k.
Experienced hands can clear a lot more than that.
We don't pay that for campaigns though, they probably all make around $75k.
Posted on 3/18/14 at 6:55 pm to Hawkeye95
I just meant the technology field. I'm surprised your new hires clear $70K. I interviewed with Microsoft, and they were offering $60K/yr.
Posted on 3/18/14 at 7:08 pm to 03geauxtigers
Company A. No brainer.
Posted on 3/18/14 at 7:44 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
Why is this a question?
ITS A ALL THE WAY!!!
I don't see why you would hesitateon that . They came up with better offer and have 4 weeks off. Boom
ITS A ALL THE WAY!!!
I don't see why you would hesitateon that . They came up with better offer and have 4 weeks off. Boom
Posted on 3/18/14 at 7:59 pm to WHATDOINO
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I don't see why you would hesitate on that
I feel that gaining experience in the tech field would open doors with larger companies later on.
Then again, who the hell knows where I'll be in 5 years, and I may very well still be able to open those doors in the education field
Posted on 3/18/14 at 8:04 pm to 03geauxtigers
A IF B will not qualify the bonus and explain how it works and how much it is - there is a dead fish somewhere
Based on your info I am going with A I would rather be somewhere I am really wanted
Based on your info I am going with A I would rather be somewhere I am really wanted
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:10 pm to 03geauxtigers
A and it isn't close.
If they are giving you an opportunity to run your own show then do that. Don't plan to take PTO - work like hell, deliver results, and use them as a stepping-stone to that 100K next step somewhere else.
B will not give you the chance to do that.
If they are giving you an opportunity to run your own show then do that. Don't plan to take PTO - work like hell, deliver results, and use them as a stepping-stone to that 100K next step somewhere else.
B will not give you the chance to do that.
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:28 pm to 03geauxtigers
Easy decision is A. Especially with the counter offer.
You mention you'd stay there 3-5 years, if you are even close to having kids that free childcare is a nice $10k-13K "bonus".
You mention you'd stay there 3-5 years, if you are even close to having kids that free childcare is a nice $10k-13K "bonus".
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:39 pm to 03geauxtigers
You running the show may not give you as much marketing experience, but you will gain more management experience. This will look much better on a resume imo in the future. Free daycare should not be totally disregarded either. I am in agreement with others, A seems like the obvious choice.
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:44 pm to eelsuee
Thank you all for the feedback. I'm definitely leaning towards A.
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:49 pm to 03geauxtigers
Company C
You clearly haven't given them any real consideration.
You'll kick yourself later.
You clearly haven't given them any real consideration.
You'll kick yourself later.
This post was edited on 3/18/14 at 9:49 pm
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