I got a job offer for a NOC position, installing Linux, Windows, and FreeBSD boxes for a hosting provider, and doing some support. I might also do some vlan and router configuration. They tested me and then offered me a job on the spot. I have a 90 day contract with their hiring firm, and then they have the option to bring me on full time. Problem is, they don't pay much during the first 90 days and I am waiting for an answer on what I will be making when I go perm. I am under the impression it will be a more reasonable salary. They want me to start ASAP (like yesterday hehehe).
I am graduating in August. I had 2 interviews last week with other firms, but I won't get any feedback from them until next week, maybe Friday. One of the jobs starts in mid-september, and I think the other one starts in early August. Neither firm will give me salary info until the second round of interviews, assuming I get called back (should be good chance on both I have been told, but no guarantees).
I cannot decide if I should I take the NOC job, or hold off and wait to here from the other two positions? Problem is that if I wait too long, they may give the NOC job to someone else because they are getting slammed and need help immediately. Then I have possibly 2 choices, or go back into interviewing mode.
The other option is to start the NOC job. Then if the other jobs had a better offer, I could leave. But I don't feel comfortable working at a place and quitting in 1-3 months, even if it is a 90 day contract only.
Hmm decisions decisions. Any advice?
I am graduating in August. I had 2 interviews last week with other firms, but I won't get any feedback from them until next week, maybe Friday. One of the jobs starts in mid-september, and I think the other one starts in early August. Neither firm will give me salary info until the second round of interviews, assuming I get called back (should be good chance on both I have been told, but no guarantees).
I cannot decide if I should I take the NOC job, or hold off and wait to here from the other two positions? Problem is that if I wait too long, they may give the NOC job to someone else because they are getting slammed and need help immediately. Then I have possibly 2 choices, or go back into interviewing mode.
The other option is to start the NOC job. Then if the other jobs had a better offer, I could leave. But I don't feel comfortable working at a place and quitting in 1-3 months, even if it is a 90 day contract only.
Hmm decisions decisions. Any advice?
