Need advice opinion on choosing between two job offers... One company has horrible reputation and it's...?

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not too far away from the truth. The second company has a stellar reputation, excellent benefits -- the typical sweet benefits package. Both jobs it turns out are essentially the same - glorified receptionist/ office/property mgr jobs. The base salary for job A is lower than I'm used to, but includes the possibility to make a bonus and an apartment. Now I'm hearing horror stories about their apts and mgmt. I work there and I've seen some disorganization but no horr still $$$ maybe very high. Yet if we haven't even gotten started and I'm being slightly stiffed then who's to say where this whole thing is going? In initial discussions the job was to include higher pay, commission & an apt... now it's low w/ a capped bonus + maybe an apt depending on availability. Overall in terms of money, the offers potentially excellent but I was led to believe this job was a entry level sales position and it's just a glorified asst/receptionist/ mgr gig. That's two slight deceptions, isn't it?

Admittedly, I'm worried about making the "wrong" decision - honestly. With the 1st job I could find myself in a pickle -financially-if one thing goes wrong. Both offer the potential for advancement. I've seen people advance in the first so I know it happens and it does so quickly and to much larger roles. I think in part I'm used to being a cog in the wheel and now I know I suspect I'll have to take a risk and be an emerging wheel (so to speak)... Plus I'd be groomed up close and personal in the 1st -- that mentorship is priceless. As for the second, the possibility for advancement exists because the person I'm replacing is advancing... Still they'd prefer someone to stay put for years before moving on.... that's definitely not what I want. It's a risk either way, one more measured than the other-- any advice on what I should do to narrow down the choices... A part of me is tired of the stag corp environment... I'd like things a little more casual concern is I'll resent the 1st

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So while you still have this job, start searching for the right one. There are plenty of opportunities out there, and with reputable firms. But get all offers in writing. If they won't commit to their promises, keep searching. Life is too short to work for cheating employers.