What is important to you when accepting a job or career.?

Question

Is the decision soley finanical? What other things do you consider when accepting a job or career.

Answer 1

whether you are going to like the job.... that is one of the main factors... if you dont put your heart and soul into it.... you will most likely end up fired!

Answer 2

First of all, a job and a career are two different things. A job is usually temporary, with no main objective other than a paycheck. A career is path of work that has direction and focus. It generally consists of milestones and goals, and most people select a career that suits their interests, thus they are excited about it and want to become the best in their field.

Things to consider from a job:
Grease burns from the french-fry cooker.
Working all weekends and holidays
Making only enough money in one week to buy one tank of gas and a burger and fries.
No educational requirements
Minimal responsibility

Thing to consider from a career:
Educational requirements: employers are looking for committed people that follow through.
Longevity and security: if you are good at what you do, you will work there longer and gain respect.
You can plan financially, you can purchase big ticket items, like a house and a car.
Much greater responsibilities
Building consistent experience points, so you can level up!

Career or job...the decisions are all yours.
Good Luck!

Answer 3

first and foremost...you must like what you are doing. Remember...money is not everything...one can make lots of money but not be happy so choose the career you want for the love of the job not the money. Secondly, benefits..insurance...retirement and such are very important. Don't think that SSI is going to fully take care of you. Most people change careers after an average of 4-7 yrs the 1st time around.

College is challenging these days. There is a course out there for nearly every career. So be diligent when researching courses to take. Don't just settle for instance a degree in business. When you look at the entire picture..there are courses defined down to specific jobs such as human resources or business presentations. Also..look at the current job market. You will find that schools tend to advertise certain degrees such as IT. Keep in mind that with this kind of advertising many go to that thinking it's going to be profitable and fun. The problem with this is...so many go to school for this and graduate...then the market is flooded with potential candidates...driving the average starting wage down considerably. Look in to careers which are not "popular" such as biologist. Specialty careers have many opportunities.

Answer 4

1) Is this something I want to do?
2) Do I know how to do it (or something like it)?
3) Does it pay enough for me to live on?
4) Does my perspective boss sound like a pompous, arrogant, jerk?
5) Can I afford the commute?
6) It the field likely to survive the next thirty years? Think buggy whips and typewriter maintenance.
Benefits do not even enter into my equation as I have had three jobs over the last sixteen years and seventeen changes in health care providers. Vacation time waxes and wanes. Co-workers come and go. Small companies grow and are bought by larger companies. For the most part it is my talent, my boss, the work and the money. If those four are there, I go for it.

Answer 5

How badly do you need the job? If you want it to be your career for life, you must like the job #1. (If you just want cash for now, you don't have to love the job so much.) Second, you want medical benefits and a 401K benefit and a proper salary for the work you will be doing. If the job is elsewhere, will the company pay moving expenses? Will they reimburse you for education you might want at night school? All good benefits.

Answer 6

the most important thing is that i really enjoy the job and is not just accepting it because it pays well or anything else. You have to be sure you like a job; don't just take it for the benifits. That's why so many people don't like to get up in the morning and go to their jobs now.

Answer 7

In order of importance:

1. Salary
2. Benefits (Health, Dental, etc...)
3. 401(k) availability and company matching %
4. Reputation in the industry
5. Opportunity for advancement
6. Flexibility of schedule

Answer 8

Sylvia,

The primary concerns for accepting a job must be the challange it offers you. Does it help u to work upon what u had learned at school and college?

I dont say the pay scale is unimportant, cos that is the reason to keep us moving ahead socially and financially. AND WHEN U GET ENOUGH CHALLENGING WORK WITHOUT OVERBURDEN, YOU WILL START LOVING THE JOB MORE THAN THE PACKAGE..!!!

GOD BLESS YOU BUDDY..!!!

Answer 9

depends on your situation. does the pay mean more to you? or does the company's reputation mean more? or the convenience of schedule mean more? or the experience you're getting from the job? it all depends on your priority. i actually got a new job in the field i want to get in for my career. the pay is a little less than what i'm making now. but i hate my job eventhough the pay is good.

Answer 10

The industry it's in matters a lot to me. There are some places I just don't want anything to do with, such as personal injury attorneys and the like. I also need to like my boss. If you don't like the people you work with, no amount of money can make you stay.

Answer 11

Self-fullfillment.