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Just got a new job offer; need advice!
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:12 pm
Some of you may have seen my topic a few weeks back about potentially moving to the Portland, OR area from Sarasota, FL. Well I got the offer, and have a week to decide. This is a big move, so I'd love any advice.
Here is the summary:
-Base salary is $10k more
-Cost of living is slightly less
-Semi annual bonuses are at least $15k (per Glassdoor) but are discretionary
-I would be using my Finance degree
-I'm 24 with no relationship to worry about
I think my main concern is whether making ~$60k is enough to live there. I would be living in WA, so COL is cheaper than in the city.
Thanks
Here is the summary:
-Base salary is $10k more
-Cost of living is slightly less
-Semi annual bonuses are at least $15k (per Glassdoor) but are discretionary
-I would be using my Finance degree
-I'm 24 with no relationship to worry about
I think my main concern is whether making ~$60k is enough to live there. I would be living in WA, so COL is cheaper than in the city.
Thanks
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Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:13 pm to ILoveLamp
Needs major life advice
Asks random people on the internet
Asks random people on the internet
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:13 pm to ILoveLamp
If you like beer, the area is full of cool brewing stuff. That's the one area that I would consider moving that is far away because all the beer there.
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:14 pm to ILoveLamp
You'll miss the sun
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:14 pm to ILoveLamp
quote:
making ~$60k is enough
that doesnt include bonuses, right?
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:14 pm to ILoveLamp
quote:
Portland, OR
where are you at on hipsters?
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:14 pm to ILoveLamp
Do it, build your career and then worry about settling down when you're 30.
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:14 pm to ILoveLamp
I personally wouldn't move across the country for 10k more a year. Do you like where you live currently?
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:15 pm to ILoveLamp
I'd only move from the south to the northwest if I was going to be able to save substantially more money, not just make more money. That's just me though. Which job has more room for potential growth in the future?
Also, I got about the same raise that you have on the table and it bumped me into the next tax bracket, so while I'm grossing 10k more a year I'm barely netting more money per paycheck. Keep that in mind.
Also, I got about the same raise that you have on the table and it bumped me into the next tax bracket, so while I'm grossing 10k more a year I'm barely netting more money per paycheck. Keep that in mind.
This post was edited on 7/3/14 at 12:17 pm
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:16 pm to ILoveLamp
Young with no SO to worry about? Take a shot at it.
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:18 pm to ILoveLamp
Do it.....experience in finance using your degree is extremely important toward your longterm goals.
Finance degree here....tried for a couple years to get in....had to stay sales side. It has always pissed me off how hard it is to get anything entry level in legitimately financial(ie junior analyst)
Finance degree here....tried for a couple years to get in....had to stay sales side. It has always pissed me off how hard it is to get anything entry level in legitimately financial(ie junior analyst)
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:18 pm to ILoveLamp
Make the move man Portland is an awesome city. I live in the Bay Area but Portland is on my short list of cities I want to move to.
Lots of good microbrews, fun place to be in your 20s
Cons:
Clouds and rain suck. It's a different type of rain than you get in the southeast. A constant drizzle for hours/days.
People are a bit more liberal.
Lots of good microbrews, fun place to be in your 20s
Cons:
Clouds and rain suck. It's a different type of rain than you get in the southeast. A constant drizzle for hours/days.
People are a bit more liberal.
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:23 pm to ILoveLamp
I think I'd rather be jobless in Florida than $60k in Oregon 
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:23 pm to ILoveLamp
Not worth it for only 10k more, but using your degree and making a major life change would be the reason to do it.
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:25 pm to ILoveLamp
I would move in a heartbeat, but that's me.
You like beer? Craft beer capital of the world.
You like beer? Craft beer capital of the world.
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:28 pm to ILoveLamp
i'd rather live in Portland than sarasota, but that's just me
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:35 pm to ILoveLamp
i'd be asking myself if the job's so great why can't they recruit people closer to Oregon. Guessing they cut the pay for the position and doubled up the workload - like everywhere else. Moving expenses are high too.
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:35 pm to ILoveLamp
Definitely do iit if you've got nothing tying you down
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:37 pm to ILoveLamp
The west coast is awesome sauce! If you get the chance to go do it fool!
Posted on 7/3/14 at 12:38 pm to ILoveLamp
Do it. The people and culture will be sort of weird, but beer and outdoor scenes are great. It's a really interesting part of the country. Just make sure you take advantage of everything to do while you're out there.
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