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re: Tough career scenario... which choice would you make?
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:12 am to GeneralLee
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:12 am to GeneralLee
Accept both and see how long you can pull it off
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Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:15 am to GeneralLee
Depends on your age and family situation. You don't want to go through life regretting not doing something you feel in your heart you want to do. Better off to swing for the fences a couple of times and not have regrets.
I was involved in several start ups during my career. Made some good coin. Got a little upside, but nothing ever that I could quit and retire on. Now I work in a large organization. Meets the current family needs. At least I tried. And if the right one came along again one day, I'd consider it.
TCB first, but give it a shot if you really want.
I was involved in several start ups during my career. Made some good coin. Got a little upside, but nothing ever that I could quit and retire on. Now I work in a large organization. Meets the current family needs. At least I tried. And if the right one came along again one day, I'd consider it.
TCB first, but give it a shot if you really want.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:23 am to GeneralLee
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I'm in my mid 30's. Plan is to retire in my mid 50's
You’re never gonna be able to retire They’re gonna force you to work til you need a minor surgery and give you the Canada shot instead
Posted on 4/4/23 at 11:42 am to GeneralLee
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I'm in my mid 30's. Plan is to retire in my mid 50's once the youngest kid graduates high school (I've built up a good nest egg for someone at my age). I don't work at company A right now. I'm getting laid off from my current company (a startup) due to downsizing caused by regulatory delays, so I'm definitely in the job market.
If not in too much debt and wife has a decent job, that may sway me even more to Job B.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 11:58 am to GeneralLee
Job B with the understanding that most startups fail and with a solid backup plan in that case. But I have a high risk tolerance, which is why I own my own company and would suggest working toward same as "job c".
Posted on 4/4/23 at 12:49 pm to GeneralLee
Start ups do things fast normally. It's go go go. Sounds like this start up might be on shaky ground or you'd already be hired. A start up with unlimited time off just seems impossible. I've worked 6 days a week and sometimes 7 for my successful start ups. What you say makes no sense.
You said you're middle aged. I know how fun a start up can be. I worked at several of them in my 30s and 40s. It's time now for the stable and settled position. In another 5-10 years how much PTO you get will be worth more to you than anything else.
You said you're middle aged. I know how fun a start up can be. I worked at several of them in my 30s and 40s. It's time now for the stable and settled position. In another 5-10 years how much PTO you get will be worth more to you than anything else.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 12:52 pm to GeneralLee
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but Job B has a system that takes 2-3 months to hire a role.
Damn, I've never seen a startup take this long to hire someone, and I've worked for 3.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 12:55 pm to GeneralLee
If you take B, you could think you sound cool in telling people you work for a startup.
Do A and enjoy low risk cushy job.
Do A and enjoy low risk cushy job.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 12:56 pm to CrazyTigerFan
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pedal to the medal
Think about it and try again.
And you want to be my latex salesman?
Posted on 4/4/23 at 12:57 pm to GeneralLee
Which job gives you more oversight over brown-skinned men wearing backpacks at Walmart?
Posted on 4/4/23 at 1:09 pm to GeauxTigersLee
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Job B has a system that takes 2-3 months to hire a role
quote:Huge red flag AND the fact that the start-up company would allow him to work remote.
red flag
Is there no "in person" collaboration or team-based research & development required for this start-up company?
Posted on 4/4/23 at 1:48 pm to GeneralLee
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Middle aged, with wife and kids
Option A. Ride off into the sunset and secure your families future.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 1:59 pm to BhamBlazeDog
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Damn, I've never seen a startup take this long to hire someone, and I've worked for 3.
It usually means they are trying to find the budget for a new hire.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 2:17 pm to GeneralLee
Unlimited vacation time is not a thing
Any job that says "unlimited" time off will find ways to make you not use it or penalize you
Or you won't want to use it or be unable to as you will be so overloaded with work before/after it will be impossible
Any job that says "unlimited" time off will find ways to make you not use it or penalize you
Or you won't want to use it or be unable to as you will be so overloaded with work before/after it will be impossible
Posted on 4/4/23 at 2:25 pm to GeneralLee
go with A. your days of chasing a dream and long shots is got to take a back seat to security for your family.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 2:40 pm to GeneralLee
Had pretty much the same decision about a year ago and decided on A. I am only 11-12 years from retirement but have no interest in getting into a meat grinder job at this stage in my career.
To fufill the itch of doing something different I started a little side job that has been doing pretty well and only takes about 4-8 hours a week depending on the week. Goal is to carry it over to after retirement for a little supplemental income.
To fufill the itch of doing something different I started a little side job that has been doing pretty well and only takes about 4-8 hours a week depending on the week. Goal is to carry it over to after retirement for a little supplemental income.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 2:41 pm to GeneralLee
quote:sure as hell wouldn’t go to tigerdroppings.com for career advice for starters
So what do you do?
Posted on 4/4/23 at 2:48 pm to GeneralLee
Now that we know you are mid-30's, I would say take whichever one is the better springboard to something even better. It's highly unlikely either of these jobs are going to be your job for the next 20+ years, the economy doesn't work that way anymore. Take the one with more upside, not immediate upside, but long term upside. Which one will look better on a resume in 5 years?
Posted on 4/4/23 at 2:53 pm to GeneralLee
Aren't you the guy that was complaining about dealing with a miserable wife in an anchored thread a couple months ago? Hope that situation's better but with that in mind you should choose whatever career option is best for you to keep your house in order.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 6:42 pm to PetroBabich
Anchored again?
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