Help me pic between 2 job offers....

[Umberger]

2!

 

[jiggahertz]

Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
Offer 2 will still have state tax if you live in MA.

However, move to NH (if you can) to then avoid the tax.

You did not indicate benifits on Offer #2.

The stress that you will avoid ono Offer #2 may be worth the pay cut; however, you should never count the bonus unless it is the deal breaker. A bonus may not come through depending on company performance.

You will still pay MA state tax since the money is earned in MA.

 

[jpeyton]

#1, because it sucks.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: jiggahertz

Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
Offer 2 will still have state tax if you live in MA.

However, move to NH (if you can) to then avoid the tax.

You did not indicate benifits on Offer #2.

The stress that you will avoid ono Offer #2 may be worth the pay cut; however, you should never count the bonus unless it is the deal breaker. A bonus may not come through depending on company performance.

You will still pay MA state tax since the money is earned in MA.

No offense, but considering EagleKeeper is a CPA, and I have no idea what kind of experience you have, I'm going to have to go with what he says as true.

 

[ViviTheMage]

2

 

[wasssup]

#3

 

[SZLiao214]

Unless there is some huge sacrifice you will have to make for offer 2, i say go offer 2.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Originally posted by: Zombie

Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
Offer 2 will still have state tax if you live in MA.

However, move to NH (if you can) to then avoid the tax.

You did not indicate benifits on Offer #2.

The stress that you will avoid ono Offer #2 may be worth the pay cut; however, you should never count the bonus unless it is the deal breaker. A bonus may not come through depending on company performance.

I live in NH, offer 1 is in MA offer 2 is in NH. Ok, everybody I have talked to so far is leaning towards offer 2. I have talked to the recruiter and put asked for 72k. I told him I will stop by at lunch and sign that offer if they come back with that offer. Lets see what happens. I am sure they will negotiate, 4k is not that bad.


Thank you all for making my decision easier

Your profile indicated Mass.

If you are presently in NH and Option #2 is in NH; then the difference becomes less.
You did not indicate benefits for Option #2.
Also as stated previous, bonuses are just that; nothing to count on.

If the salary difference is less than 10% (without taking into account bonuses) the stree is better for Option #2

 

[ArchCenturion]

You could jog or run to offer 2.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Originally posted by: ArchCenturion
You could jog or run to offer 2.

Not during winter in NH (even southern NH)

 

[Chaotic42]

Offer 2.

I live .4 miles from work and it is a very sweet thing indeed.

 

[acemcmac]

2

 

[ITJunkie]

Originally posted by: tfinch2
offer 2 - 40 minute commute sucks, plus it looks like the benefits are better.

I would agree. Looking at the whole package, option 2 seems to come out on top.

 

[ebaycj]

Offer 2 FTW!!

I would try and negotiate them up a bit, using your second offer as leverage. They will likely go a bit higher than 68k. I would tell them you have another offer for 80k but you really want to work for them, and then ask if they could come up in salary a bit to compensate. I'd ask them for 75k and settle for 72-73k.

EDIT: I'd actually say "somewhere in the mid-seventies" when you are asking them. They may offer you more than you are expecting.

 

[jiggahertz]

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: jiggahertz

Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
Offer 2 will still have state tax if you live in MA.

However, move to NH (if you can) to then avoid the tax.

You did not indicate benifits on Offer #2.

The stress that you will avoid ono Offer #2 may be worth the pay cut; however, you should never count the bonus unless it is the deal breaker. A bonus may not come through depending on company performance.

You will still pay MA state tax since the money is earned in MA.

No offense, but considering EagleKeeper is a CPA, and I have no idea what kind of experience you have, I'm going to have to go with what he says as true.

I work in MA, live in NH, and pay MA income tax.

 

[EmperorIQ]

Originally posted by: GuitarDaddy
No brainer? Don't see why your asking?

#2 + performance bonus = $78200 + pension + better 401k match + 5min from home!!!!

Whats wrong with #2 that you would even consider #1

when people say "what's your salary" you can say "80k"

 

[EmperorIQ]

Originally posted by: Zombie
Just talked to the recruiter and he says he feels good about the counter offer and expects it to be approved by the end of the day

wow! congrats man, option #2 will be good. I have commuted before and right now live 10 mins away from my job. Living 10 mins away is much better. You get more energy when you're at work. Even though you're sitting in your car, it still takes a lot of energy from you. Also, you can wake up 1 hour later too!

 

[ColdFusion718]

offer # 2, FTW

 

[elektrolokomotive]

How stable are the respective companies?

 

[Corporate Thug]

2

 

[Zombie]

Ok, so the update is that I am now waiting for a official offer letter. I told them I will sign for 72 and they came back 3 hours later and said OK, 72 it is.

so 72K + awesome benefits + may be a bonus


Thank you all.

You made this decision seem easy. I really was torn between the 2 offers.

 

[Azurik]

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: jiggahertz

Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
Offer 2 will still have state tax if you live in MA.

However, move to NH (if you can) to then avoid the tax.

You did not indicate benifits on Offer #2.

The stress that you will avoid ono Offer #2 may be worth the pay cut; however, you should never count the bonus unless it is the deal breaker. A bonus may not come through depending on company performance.

You will still pay MA state tax since the money is earned in MA.

No offense, but considering EagleKeeper is a CPA, and I have no idea what kind of experience you have, I'm going to have to go with what he says as true.

No offense, but CPA's can be wrong too. You WILL pay MA state tax, even if you live in NH.

I live in NH and work in MA and the 5% gets taken away from me.

 

[Azurik]

Originally posted by: Zombie
Ok, so the update is that I am now waiting for a official offer letter. I told them I will sign for 72 and they came back 3 hours later and said OK, 72 it is.

so 72K + awesome benefits + may be a bonus


Thank you all.

You made this decision seem easy. I really was torn between the 2 offers.

What company is this in NH, Zombie? If you don't feel comfortable posting this, you can PM me instead. I live in Salem, NH.

 

[Zombie]

Just for the record, I moved from MA to NH 5 years ago just haven't updated my AT profile.

I believe Azurik is correct. If you work in MA but live in NH you still have to pay 5% MA income tax.

 

[chickadee]

im going to have to go with everyone and say number 2.

but there are a few other things to consider. which job would YOU like more to work for? job security? is there room for advancement in either company?