What should I do... career advice?

Question

I have been hired for a month at a multi billion dollar company at a pay rate of $75k per year.

There are no guarantees that this will turn into a full time position but it is a possibility.

At the same time, i have just been offered a sure thing position at a diffrent comapny where they will pay me $50k.

Do I stay at the big job and hope it turns into full time, or do I take the sure thing for the peace of mind.

Answer 1

You need to look beyond the paycheck as well. What are the benifits of each job. I've have taken several positions at the lower payrate, because they offered company vehicle, expense accounts, etc.

If you took pay out of the equation, which one would you be happier with.

I'm sure that if you went to your current employer, and explained the situation to them, they will let you know whether or not you are on track to be permanant. At the very least, you keep the lines of communication open, and you don't want to be burning the bridge, in case you need them in the future.

Answer 2

Look at it this way:

You can work for less time at the temp job and still make more money. Working two months at the temp job is the same as three months at the permanent job. So, it buys you time if nothing else to find a permanent job at $75k.

I would also ask which company you feel has a better overall future and has a product you believe more strongly in. Your happiness at your job is just as important as $$.

Answer 3

You can always talk to your current employer and tell them you've been offered a fulltime job but would rather stay with them. If they can't offer you at least some assurances, I'd take the sure thing. That's just me though.

You're in a good position to negotiate a little because you're employed at the moment.