Job Interview!

[Megadeth]

I have an interview tomorrow! I'm excited and nervous at the same time.
I know I really shouldnt be nervous because I already have a decent Job that has good bennefits and pays well, so I have nothing to lose.

This Job that I have an interview for pays at least 15k more per year to start I'm told. They also will probably cover things like my cell phone bill and Home internet because they are essential to the job.

Only 2 downsides I have right now about the job is the drive time (about an hour vs my 5 minute drive now) and the long hours for the first few months for me to get up to speed on things there.... I was told that the first few montsh would be really tough and long hours if I did infact get in.... I'm used to my easy 5 day per week 8-4:30 Job.

The only thing I feel kind of bad about is that if I got the job it would really hurt where Im at now for a little while. I would of course do the right thing and give them proper notice and offer to help them get someone new up to speed... They have treated me good here and I get a long great with everyone.

 

[Patt]

If you like it so much, why would you leave then? For $15K (before taxes) I wouldn't drive an extra 2 hours a day ... especially if I already enjoyed my job.

 

[SpunkyJones]

Make sure you evaluate your quality of life vs the extra money before you do anything.

 

[AdamSnow]

If you applied for it, and are excited for this interview you must want it...

Good luck dude!

 

[Wapp]

I use to do the hour drive to work and then 2 hours back deal. I wouldn't trade my 10 minute bus ride for 15k. My time > $$$

 

[RaistlinZ]

Originally posted by: Patt
If you like it so much, why would you leave then? For $15K (before taxes) I wouldn't drive an extra 2 hours a day ... especially if I already enjoyed my job.

For some people, an extra $15,000 a year would be more than worth it, especially if they're only making like $30,000 or so right now.

If the new job offers more possibilities for advancement and growth, I'd say go for it. The extra travel cost would probably be offset by the savings in your phone bill and internet bill.

 

[Toasthead]

Originally posted by: Patt
If you like it so much, why would you leave then? For $15K (before taxes) I wouldn't drive an extra 2 hours a day ... especially if I already enjoyed my job.

seriously....factor those 10 hours into your work week and your hourly wage will come waaaay down

 

[SpunkyJones]

Originally posted by: RaistlinZ

Originally posted by: Patt
If you like it so much, why would you leave then? For $15K (before taxes) I wouldn't drive an extra 2 hours a day ... especially if I already enjoyed my job.

For some people, an extra $15,000 a year would be more than worth it, especially if they're only making like $30,000 or so right now.

If the new job offers more possibilities for advancement and growth, I'd say go for it. The extra travel cost would probably be offset by the savings in your phone bill and internet bill.

He'll be working/traveling at least 10-12 hours a day, and the fact that they are paying for his home internet doesn't bode well for what they will be asking him to do on his "off" time.

 

[darkxshade]

Also depends how much you value those 2 hours of driving/day... is it worth 15k more?

 

[Megadeth]

I have no where to move up at my current job... The new will be paying for me to go to Cisco Boot camp. I will be moving away form tech support and going into Networking for a big company which I am told will teach me a ton about networking and increase my value quite a bit.

I also would be saving an extra 150 per month on phone and internet bills and the new job gives xmas bonuses and performance bonuses which my current job does not. I will probably be able to get a pay increase once I get some certifications like CCNA then CCNP. I took my CCNA test almost 6 years ago but havent played much with networking ever since. My current job doesnt have me do much with networks.

Also the company is growing rapidly and has a lot of potential for me to move up or grow. Also I know the position was budgeted for 30k per year more than I make now origianlly but I think that is if they were to hire in someone who already has a ton of experience in teh field... We will see I'm not sure the exact amount more per year it will be but it needs to be at least 15k per year more to make it worth my while right now.

Things I should mention about my situation... I currently have 2 roomates that plan on moving out in the next couple months... I'm unsure if I can handle my mortgage without them there... This new job would end that worry... They don't pay much but it is enough to worry. New job after taxes would cover them for the year and the extra gas. Also I am engaged and plannning on getting married next year in the summer.

It is entirely possible that someday soon my future wife and I will be building a house out on the land her parents are giving us... Which is pretty close to there house... Did I mention that I would be working directly with her father at this job? He really likes me and really wants me in there and has been training me with setting up labs on routers/switches over the past month and thinks I am more than capable of doing the job.

I do have a lot to consider but I also think the job will be very safe in the future because it is a rapidly growing comapny that provides services such as IT in healthcare... I would be working with Hospitals and doctors offices. My current job is in local government which is becoming more unstable lately... There has been a huge hiring freeze here for 2 years and as people leave they dont fill the spots and everyone gets extra job duties... I fear that outsourcing may happen here in teh future anyways....

New thoughts?

 

[CVSiN]

Originally posted by: RaistlinZ

Originally posted by: Patt
If you like it so much, why would you leave then? For $15K (before taxes) I wouldn't drive an extra 2 hours a day ... especially if I already enjoyed my job.

For some people, an extra $15,000 a year would be more than worth it, especially if they're only making like $30,000 or so right now.

If the new job offers more possibilities for advancement and growth, I'd say go for it. The extra travel cost would probably be offset by the savings in your phone bill and internet bill.

exactly... 30k vs 45k here in Texas is well worth the 1 hour commute.

 

[BrokenVisage]

15k isn't worth it d00d, I hate commuting.

 

[Megadeth]

I would be going from 40k to 55k and thats not even determined yet... Actually the future father-in-law told me to ask between 55-60k i am just thinking that I need at least 15k for this job to get byand have a decent amoutn of extra spending money after my roomates leave.

 

[Kadarin]

Originally posted by: SpunkyJones

Originally posted by: RaistlinZ

Originally posted by: Patt
If you like it so much, why would you leave then? For $15K (before taxes) I wouldn't drive an extra 2 hours a day ... especially if I already enjoyed my job.

For some people, an extra $15,000 a year would be more than worth it, especially if they're only making like $30,000 or so right now.

If the new job offers more possibilities for advancement and growth, I'd say go for it. The extra travel cost would probably be offset by the savings in your phone bill and internet bill.

He'll be working/traveling at least 10-12 hours a day, and the fact that they are paying for his home internet doesn't bode well for what they will be asking him to do on his "off" time.

Again, you have to look at the advancement and growth aspects here. If this new job expands on his existing skillset in a big way, it could very well be a stepping stone to a much better job in the future. Some people choose not to simply stand still in their careers because it's comfortable and convenient.

 

[Patt]

Based on your second posting, the new job sounds a whole lot more attractive. If you are in a dead end position right now, then you are right to move along. In terms of the benefits of the new place, training, bonuses, salary increases, it sounds great, but I still shudder at the thought of being in a car for so long every day. I'm 25 minutes either way to work right now, and that is about at the limit of what I can handle (and it is all highway, no traffic, just deer)

If the land you'll be given is closer to work ... all the better. Regardless, good luck with the interview, as it will at least give you some options :thumbsup:

 

[CVSiN]

Originally posted by: Megadeth
I would be going from 40k to 55k and thats not even determined yet... Actually the future father-in-law told me to ask between 55-60k i am just thinking that I need at least 15k for this job to get byand have a decent amoutn of extra spending money after my roomates leave.

thats still a nice jump man...

and always remeber thats just starting salary..
it can only go up....
well unless you smack an employee like Nuclear Ned!
also remeber your new job may be on a commuter bus route which makes that Hour easy as pie.

i ride the commuter van for my company now ..
play PSP and listen to music every day for an hour each way..

 

[SpunkyJones]

Originally posted by: Megadeth
I have no where to move up at my current job... The new will be paying for me to go to Cisco Boot camp. I will be moving away form tech support and going into Networking for a big company which I am told will teach me a ton about networking and increase my value quite a bit.

I also would be saving an extra 150 per month on phone and internet bills and the new job gives xmas bonuses and performance bonuses which my current job does not. I will probably be able to get a pay increase once I get some certifications like CCNA then CCNP. I took my CCNA test almost 6 years ago but havent played much with networking ever since. My current job doesnt have me do much with networks.

Also the company is growing rapidly and has a lot of potential for me to move up or grow. Also I know the position was budgeted for 30k per year more than I make now origianlly but I think that is if they were to hire in someone who already has a ton of experience in teh field... We will see I'm not sure the exact amount more per year it will be but it needs to be at least 15k per year more to make it worth my while right now.

Things I should mention about my situation... I currently have 2 roomates that plan on moving out in the next couple months... I'm unsure if I can handle my mortgage without them there... This new job would end that worry... They don't pay much but it is enough to worry. New job after taxes would cover them for the year and the extra gas. Also I am engaged and plannning on getting married next year in the summer.

It is entirely possible that someday soon my future wife and I will be building a house out on the land her parents are giving us... Which is pretty close to there house... Did I mention that I would be working directly with her father at this job? He really likes me and really wants me in there and has been training me with setting up labs on routers/switches over the past month and thinks I am more than capable of doing the job.

I do have a lot to consider but I also think the job will be very safe in the future because it is a rapidly growing comapny that provides services such as IT in healthcare... I would be working with Hospitals and doctors offices. My current job is in local government which is becoming more unstable lately... There has been a huge hiring freeze here for 2 years and as people leave they dont fill the spots and everyone gets extra job duties... I fear that outsourcing may happen here in teh future anyways....

New thoughts?

This would have been a better 1st post.

The new job does sound more intersting now, where in the original post the only difference was travel time & pay. I would find it more appealing now, commuting sucks hard though. Also don't equate fast expansion with job security, I've been in several companies that grew fast and then shrunk even quicker! All in all, if your offered the new job take it, get all the training and experience you can and in one year, evaluate whether to look for a new job closer to home or stick it out.

 

[Megadeth]

About the drive time... I already make taht drive at least 3 times per week because my Fiance lives a good hour away from me. I usualy end up staying the entire weekend at her place. So I am used to driving that distance anyway, doesnt even bother me anymore. I was thinking more in terms of gas costs.... Apparently if I have to travel to any other site other than where my desk would be they pay milage.... I am told I would actually be amking money on the milage and some of the places are anotehr good hour drive.

Also the position is budgeted for 70K per year to start but the future father-in-law thinks they will not hire someone in at that when they don't have the experience and certs. Although I could just feel them out and see what they are willing to get me... I might be able to get 60K instead of 55k.... Will have to see.

 

[Megadeth]

Originally posted by: SpunkyJones

Originally posted by: Megadeth
I have no where to move up at my current job... The new will be paying for me to go to Cisco Boot camp. I will be moving away form tech support and going into Networking for a big company which I am told will teach me a ton about networking and increase my value quite a bit.

I also would be saving an extra 150 per month on phone and internet bills and the new job gives xmas bonuses and performance bonuses which my current job does not. I will probably be able to get a pay increase once I get some certifications like CCNA then CCNP. I took my CCNA test almost 6 years ago but havent played much with networking ever since. My current job doesnt have me do much with networks.

Also the company is growing rapidly and has a lot of potential for me to move up or grow. Also I know the position was budgeted for 30k per year more than I make now origianlly but I think that is if they were to hire in someone who already has a ton of experience in teh field... We will see I'm not sure the exact amount more per year it will be but it needs to be at least 15k per year more to make it worth my while right now.

Things I should mention about my situation... I currently have 2 roomates that plan on moving out in the next couple months... I'm unsure if I can handle my mortgage without them there... This new job would end that worry... They don't pay much but it is enough to worry. New job after taxes would cover them for the year and the extra gas. Also I am engaged and plannning on getting married next year in the summer.

It is entirely possible that someday soon my future wife and I will be building a house out on the land her parents are giving us... Which is pretty close to there house... Did I mention that I would be working directly with her father at this job? He really likes me and really wants me in there and has been training me with setting up labs on routers/switches over the past month and thinks I am more than capable of doing the job.

I do have a lot to consider but I also think the job will be very safe in the future because it is a rapidly growing comapny that provides services such as IT in healthcare... I would be working with Hospitals and doctors offices. My current job is in local government which is becoming more unstable lately... There has been a huge hiring freeze here for 2 years and as people leave they dont fill the spots and everyone gets extra job duties... I fear that outsourcing may happen here in teh future anyways....

New thoughts?

This would have been a better 1st post.

The new job does sound more intersting now, where in the original post the only difference was travel time & pay. I would find it more appealing now, commuting sucks hard though. Also don't equate fast expansion with job security, I've been in several companies that grew fast and then shrunk even quicker! All in all, if your offered the new job take it, get all the training and experience you can and in one year, evaluate whether to look for a new job closer to home or stick it out.

I know what you are saying... I asked the future inlaw about how stable the job would be and he basically told me that healthcare is very stable and I shouldnt have worry. My fiance has been working in healthcare for 6 years now and once she finishes her degree in June she will look for a PR spot in healthcare.

 

[Megadeth]

I guess I don't have to worry... I didnt get the job but they really wanted me to take another position they had open.... Basically doing the same thing I am now for the same pay so I turned them down.... I guess they really wanted me the other job but I can't justify the cons to everything.... They did say something like "We can get you in at this entry level network tech job then once you get more accustomed to the network and sometime working here we can move you to network engineer....

I had to turn that down though. I have bills that need to be paid now and I can't do that if I'm making the same ammount but driving an extra 100-120 miles per day.