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Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!UPDATE Pg 2

STBH Posted: Dec 05, 2005 10:33 PM+

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Posted: Dec 05, 2005 10:33 PM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!!

i wish i had your problem!!! CONGRATULATIONS

tracie143 Posted: Dec 05, 2005 10:36 PM+

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Posted: Dec 05, 2005 10:36 PM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!!

Congradulations... this is your week

MrsD06 Posted: Dec 05, 2005 10:38 PM+

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Posted: Dec 05, 2005 10:38 PM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!!

congrats!! That's really awesome. I agree that after taxes $2500/year is really not a huge difference...esp. like you mentioned with the expense of commuting..but if that job seems better overall I think you can easily negotiate with them. Heck, try negotiating with the LI company, too if that seems like a good fit.
Now, the health insurance thing IS a big difference...that makes the money difference even higher as you won't be spending $$ from each paycheck on that.
I also agree see if they will give you till the end of the week to make a decision. Just say something like you are already committed to a few more interviews but are still very interested.

Let us know what you decide

hmpena Posted: Dec 05, 2005 10:51 PM+

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Posted: Dec 05, 2005 10:51 PM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!!

Congrats sweetie! I am so happy for you! I think that having 100% of your health insurance covered is a big factor. However I would go on the other interviews and let the city job know that you need some more time to decide. Whatever your decision, I am so happy for you!

October Bliss Posted: Dec 06, 2005 12:03 AM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 12:03 AM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!!

Congrats Janna!!!

As for the decision, IMHO, once you calculate the cost of communting (both financial and time) the $2500 salary difference is eaten away and the actual salary might just be the same.

The question I have is, is that salary difference before or after the 50% contribution to your health insurance coverage? Also, since you are planning on getting married, does either place have a problem with giving you time off for the honeymoon? Will that time be with or without salary? Will either place offer health insurance to FH once you are married, or will you be getting insurance through FH after the wedding? (which then makes the health insurance inconsequential) Are there other benefits (life insurance, 401K etc) at either place? Also with regard to the health insurance, what company is it through? A 50% contribution to a company like Oxford or Blue Cross, would be a better benefit than 100% coverage from Vytra. (Vytra is having major problems right now).

Just some food for thought. Personally, I would ask whichever company you like better to hold off until Friday and finish up the interviews. Of course, that would be after getting answers to the above questions, if you don't already have them.

waterspout4 Posted: Dec 06, 2005 12:08 AM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 12:08 AM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!!

Does the health insurance matter since you're getting married in 4 months? What's that difference, $100 per month for 100% vs 50%? Think about that and your actual hours from home.

I am very happy for you!

ssdbk Posted: Dec 06, 2005 12:38 AM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 12:38 AM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!!

What a tough decision! But what a great position to be in, having such a decision to make!

I hate to say it, but, if you are not totally sick of going on interviews, keep going, even if you say YES to one of these jobs. I know it would be tough to back out, but I have learned the hard way that you have to just look out for #1 when it comes to job stuff!

When would you start at these jobs?

SIBride06 Posted: Dec 06, 2005 08:33 AM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 08:33 AM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!!

Janna.. That is so awesome. Who is better than you right now??? That is a toughie. What kind of jobs are they??

MsKitty1274 Posted: Dec 06, 2005 08:45 AM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 08:45 AM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!!

JANNA!!! That is great to hear! Congrats and good luck with everything!!

BEANS Posted: Dec 06, 2005 08:53 AM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 08:53 AM

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That is great news! I would still go to all of teh interviews, you may get a better offer! GOOD LUCK!

Beth1210 Posted: Dec 06, 2005 10:07 AM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 10:07 AM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!!

congrats!!!!

I would do the math- your a book keeper after all!

figure out the 100% issurance vs 50% coverage in $$

and your commuting costs- gas vs train

MrsH1156 Posted: Dec 06, 2005 10:21 AM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 10:21 AM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!!

OMG That's Awesome!!!! Seriously, congrats. Being someone who has worked in the city, the $2500 pay difference wouldn't even cover your commute from LI so I wouldn't let that factor in too much. It boils down to where you see yourself having a better quality of life; both now and after you're married. Let me know what you decide!!!

Yay Janna!!!!!!!

Btw: regarding the insurance, are you going to be on Andrew's insurance after you are married in April? If so, may not even be a factor.

MrsFelix Posted: Dec 06, 2005 10:33 AM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 10:33 AM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!!

I knew keeping my fingers crossed for my twin would work!!! Now I can let my fingers go, they were turning blue!!!

Seriously though, I'm so HAPPY FOR YOU!!!

Pros and cons!!! That's all I can say. Write it down, look at it on paper, see what's important to you. Medical, commute, time away from home, etc.

I would definitely go on the other interviews and see what more is out there. If they can't wait, then it'll be a tougher decision. Either way, CONGRATS!!!! YOU GO GIRL!!!

BKtoLI Posted: Dec 06, 2005 10:42 AM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 10:42 AM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!!

For those that asked, I would be going on Andrew's insurance. However, that would not happen until the end of May, and I would be qualified for insurance by March/April. Would it be worth it to go on the company insurance for 1-2 months? I don't know. But considering how many health problems I have, it might be worth it.

As for the travel, I have taken into consideration that absence makes the heart grow fonder and all of that. I think we have been fighting more because we're around each other too much. Before he was dropping me at work, then picking me up for lunch, then picking me up from work. That, and I was not happy with my job. A miserable job can make for a miserable person!!

Both companies want to know before noon today. One of them is because the person who would train me is leaving soon. So I have to figure it out over the next hour.

Lindachancy Posted: Dec 06, 2005 11:02 AM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 11:02 AM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!!

I would stay close to home, I use to go back and forth to the city and it takes a lot out of you.

glinda_goodwitch Posted: Dec 06, 2005 11:45 AM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 11:45 AM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!UPDATE Pg 2

Congratulations!!!

BKtoLI Posted: Dec 06, 2005 11:47 AM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 11:47 AM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!UPDATE Pg 2

So now the real fun begins.

I called Job #1 (the city job) and told them I am very interested, however I have another offer on the floor for about $1600 less, but it's local. Since they were willing to counteroffer, I told them if I could start off slightly higher, because of the transportation costs (maybe another $2500 higher) then I would be more than happy to accept the job. He said he would get back to me today or tomorrow.

My problem is I was supposed to call Job #2 a half hour ago. What do I tell them?

sarahthegreat Posted: Dec 06, 2005 11:50 AM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 11:50 AM