Job offers, salary and negotiations.

[Azurik]

Originally posted by: Naustica
#1 sounds most appealing to me but you said #4 so stick with what appeals to you the most.

I take it salary is not the biggest concern to you since you'll likely take a paycut initially to enter the corporate world. Or maybe it's the opposite. I'm just guessing here since you and your accountant are the only ones who know for sure.

So has anyone offered to buy your company? Someone must have if you're thinking about job offers.

Very nice guess, although I can't talk about it yet.

 

[Azurik]

bump for night crew

 

[dirtboy]

What would I do?

Depends on what's of interest to me and my future. What you should do depends on that. Granted I would focus on growing your own business, but if not, you have to decide what you want out of a career.

 

[sygyzy]

Originally posted by: Azurik

Originally posted by: Naustica
#1 sounds most appealing to me but you said #4 so stick with what appeals to you the most.

I take it salary is not the biggest concern to you since you'll likely take a paycut initially to enter the corporate world. Or maybe it's the opposite. I'm just guessing here since you and your accountant are the only ones who know for sure.

So has anyone offered to buy your company? Someone must have if you're thinking about job offers.

Very nice guess, although I can't talk about it yet.

That sounds very noble, but do you honestly think you can go from making whatever you make now (more than 65k I am sure) to making less?

 

[ponyo]

Originally posted by: sygyzy

Originally posted by: Azurik

Originally posted by: Naustica
#1 sounds most appealing to me but you said #4 so stick with what appeals to you the most.

I take it salary is not the biggest concern to you since you'll likely take a paycut initially to enter the corporate world. Or maybe it's the opposite. I'm just guessing here since you and your accountant are the only ones who know for sure.

So has anyone offered to buy your company? Someone must have if you're thinking about job offers.

Very nice guess, although I can't talk about it yet.

That sounds very noble, but do you honestly think you can go from making whatever you make now (more than 65k I am sure) to making less?

I'm sure the buyout offer is very nice. Two people I know sold their business and went back to 9-5 job. Why? Both hit a wall trying to grow their business above certain limit and decided to take the easy route and sell out to larger competitors. Heck I've been tempted at times too but I've decided to wait and grow my business until I can sell it for millions. 😛

 

[chambersc]

I voted #3 because, if what you said is correct, they have a solid business model which would mean HIGH room for advancement and HIGH possibility of greater benefits and salary. If you believe in company #3 enough and recognize their capabilities, I'd go with them. It would be/is nice to start with a company and grow with it. With this position, who knows, you could be CEO in under 10years.

 

[Doboji]

I think it all hinges on your belief in company #3... if you believe they will do well then you get the chance to be in on the ground floor of something with enormous potential. It's a gamble... if it takes off, you're in fantastic shape, if it doesnt... well better to take your shots while you're young.

Both #1 and Oracle... (which is an unhatched chicken)... are grind jobs. You shouldnt go in expecting to fire up through the ranks... expect to work very hard for a few years before you'll get the appreciation and impact I think most new workers want.

Avoid #2.... retail is a frustrating deadend.

You stall by simply explaining to the offer that you are very interested but indicate that you're considering several offers, and will simply need a little time to consider all factors. If they're not willing to give you the time, then you probably dont want to work there.

Don't wait forever for Oracle... it's a hope right now, not a reality.

As for the financial situation, once they've given you a number... tell them you were hoping for "xxxK" and then listen to their response. Don't wait for the offer letter... you want the number YOU want to be IN the offer letter.

-Max

 

[Azurik]

Originally posted by: Doboji
I think it all hinges on your belief in company #3... if you believe they will do well then you get the chance to be in on the ground floor of something with enormous potential. It's a gamble... if it takes off, you're in fantastic shape, if it doesnt... well better to take your shots while you're young.

Both #1 and Oracle... (which is an unhatched chicken)... are grind jobs. You shouldnt go in expecting to fire up through the ranks... expect to work very hard for a few years before you'll get the appreciation and impact I think most new workers want.

Avoid #2.... retail is a frustrating deadend.

You stall by simply explaining to the offer that you are very interested but indicate that you're considering several offers, and will simply need a little time to consider all factors. If they're not willing to give you the time, then you probably dont want to work there.

Don't wait forever for Oracle... it's a hope right now, not a reality.

As for the financial situation, once they've given you a number... tell them you were hoping for "xxxK" and then listen to their response. Don't wait for the offer letter... you want the number YOU want to be IN the offer letter.

-Max

Thank you for the well thought out advice. BTW, Oracle is now a partial reality. My friend passed the resume in, and the department manager called me the following night for an interview - so I went in the next day. A 30 minute interview lasted 2 hours, and the feedback I got from my insider was positive. They are scheduling a second and final interview with the director sometime next week. If all goes well, I hope an offer will be made shortly after that, because I have to answer to the other offers on Monday of the following week.

 

[Azurik]

^

 

[Whitecloak]

#4 . Which domain do you want to make your career in? I see retail, finance & IT listed above.

 

[cchen]

In #1, whats the firm? If its not a bulge bracket, and not one of the prestigious boutiques... it probably sucks.

 

[Azurik]

Originally posted by: whitecloak
#4 . Which domain do you want to make your career in? I see retail, finance & IT listed above.

Preferably technology related.