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Posted on 4/17/20 at 12:32 pm to CivilEngr89
Take the job. Sounds like you are a hot candidate for the job market so if it doesn’t work out at the new job I’m sure you’d have no issues finding something else
Posted on 4/17/20 at 12:33 pm to CivilEngr89
the best news is that you have 2 really good options. I don't see where you can go wrong. You don't have kids so you can afford to take some risks.
Posted on 4/17/20 at 12:36 pm to CivilEngr89
If the company is McDermott, good luck
Posted on 4/17/20 at 12:37 pm to specchaser
You are exactly right, I have two great options in front of me. I really cant go wrong, its just a matter of prioritizing my life and what I value over the others.
Posted on 4/17/20 at 12:37 pm to redfieldk717
Haha it is not McDermott, I know about them, would never join that company no matter the pay raise haha.
Posted on 4/17/20 at 12:38 pm to CivilEngr89
Oh, and LNG projects are absolute shite shows. I hope you have lots of patience and don’t mind every day bull shite
Posted on 4/17/20 at 12:39 pm to CivilEngr89
Okay, good 
Posted on 4/17/20 at 1:27 pm to AaronDeTiger
I just did some math on this, if I took into account the salary at 60 hrs per week (including the commute) my hourly rate comes out just a little bit higher than what I make now, approximately 3 dollars per hour. Then if you include the cost of commuting, gas, maintenance, depreciation, it goes down to below what I am paid now or acutally probably about the same because I have no included the larger 401k match and the paid health insurance.
Posted on 4/17/20 at 1:35 pm to CivilEngr89
Money is money. The lifestyle increase for an extra $60k (less when you factor in taxes, driving more, etc), is definitely not worth it. I know this from experience. I'd use this to try and get a pay jump where you're at and stay put.
Posted on 4/17/20 at 2:01 pm to CivilEngr89
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I just did some math on this, if I took into account the salary at 60 hrs per week (including the commute) my hourly rate comes out just a little bit higher than what I make now, approximately 3 dollars per hour. Then if you include the cost of commuting, gas, maintenance, depreciation, it goes down to below what I am paid now or acutally probably about the same because I have no included the larger 401k match and the paid health insurance.
Sounds like you're leaning a certain way. The basic question is, are you willing to go into an uncertain situation, and work more hours in order to get paid more?
It really comes down to your ambitions in life. Do you want to climb up the career ladder making as much money as possible, or do you want to make "enough" to be comfortable and enjoy that lifestyle? Only you know the answer to that question.
Personally, if I was presented a similar offer I would be inclined to turn it down. The commute, the extra 10 hours of weekly work, the move to LC from Baton Rouge, and the uncertainty of starting a new career path would probably outweigh the 60k increase in salary. For me, work is about making money to afford a lifestyle that I enjoy. I can do that with the amount of income that my family currently makes, I don't need to sacrifice any more of my personal time in order to make more money, because it's just not worth it for me. I know not everyone looks at work/life balance that way, but that's my perspective.
Posted on 4/17/20 at 2:06 pm to CivilEngr89
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I just did some math on this, if I took into account the salary at 60 hrs per week (including the commute) my hourly rate comes out just a little bit higher than what I make now, approximately 3 dollars per hour. Then if you include the cost of commuting, gas, maintenance, depreciation, it goes down to below what I am paid now or acutally probably about the same because I have no included the larger 401k match and the paid health insurance.
My time is valuable ... and if you plan on getting married and having a family in the "near" future, that commute would totally suck. If it sucks TOO much and you want a change, who knows if it would be possible. Maybe yes, maybe no.
Good luck .. yeah for options for you and yeah for all of us having opinions but you ultimately have to do what you feel is best for you.
This post was edited on 4/17/20 at 2:07 pm
Posted on 4/17/20 at 2:30 pm to CivilEngr89
Once you make over 100k that little won’t change. You will just be paying more taxes. You won’t be able to enjoy the money because you will always be working.
Posted on 4/17/20 at 2:46 pm to CivilEngr89
I work for the EPC for that project in Houston. I also worked on Plaquemines LNG FEED at my previous company.
My personal opinion is that you should take a field assignment. It'll do wonders for your knowledge, career, and bank account. It'll open tons of doors for you even if you don't stay with the company long term. I'm saying this is someone that is in the same field but has not taken such an assignment but wish I did when i was younger.
My personal opinion is that you should take a field assignment. It'll do wonders for your knowledge, career, and bank account. It'll open tons of doors for you even if you don't stay with the company long term. I'm saying this is someone that is in the same field but has not taken such an assignment but wish I did when i was younger.
Posted on 4/17/20 at 2:56 pm to CivilEngr89
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I truly loved what I do, and the people that I work with
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I don't see much more room for upward mobility in this company
There's the crux your dilemma. Which to you value more? happiness or economic gain. In this case, I would tell you the people you work with (especially the younger ones) will probably not be there forever. And who's to say, but you may find the new people enjoyable also.
So to my mind the choice is clear. Good luck in your new job. Let us know how it goes.
Posted on 4/17/20 at 3:28 pm to Hamma1122
Are you actually interested in the Construction side of things, or is it just a resume' builder? It will be hard to stay motivated for 2+ years on a project if you're not genuinely interested. Construction work is mentally exhausting, especially on the industrial side. Your 50 hour weeks will turn into 84 hour weeks before it's done, so I wouldn't take the position if you're salary/exempt.
Posted on 4/17/20 at 8:41 pm to Jblac15
all that glitters is not gold! You have gotten a mixture of perspectives from the board- all good advice- Don't move for money-IF you like your job I would certainly leverage this for a raise- tactfully , carefully. I helped a colleague do that very thing last year and he got a 25% increase and still has the job he loves.
Be careful in construction and oil industries. There is often big money available but it can disappear as quickly as it comes.
Be careful in construction and oil industries. There is often big money available but it can disappear as quickly as it comes.
Posted on 4/17/20 at 8:50 pm to CivilEngr89
Honestly it sounds like you did a good job in your current position, and got very paltry raises over the last 7 years for your efforts.
You are 30. Newly divorced. I would use the next two years for some sort of adventure out of your comfort zone, be it in Cameron Parish or somewhere else. For both personal and professional development (not to mention the raise, better benefits).
You are 30. Newly divorced. I would use the next two years for some sort of adventure out of your comfort zone, be it in Cameron Parish or somewhere else. For both personal and professional development (not to mention the raise, better benefits).
Posted on 4/18/20 at 1:30 pm to CivilEngr89
Money isn’t everything
If you enjoy what you do now, I would stay. I made the mistake of leaving a job I liked for another job. The pros were that it was closer to home and more money.
Long story short, it was a disaster. I ended up back with the original company and work from home, so it worked out well.
If you enjoy what you do now, I would stay. I made the mistake of leaving a job I liked for another job. The pros were that it was closer to home and more money.
Long story short, it was a disaster. I ended up back with the original company and work from home, so it worked out well.
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