Help!!! Need to make a HUGE decision about a job?

Question

I live in a large metropolitan city and I hate it! I've decided to move and I've interviewed and been offered a position with another company in a much smaller state/city.

The pay is comparable; the benefits as well. I was working with a recruiter and he pressured me into giving a decision regarding if I was going to accept the position - I did.

I have an interview scheduled with another company next week - a somewhat larger city - with comparable pay and benefits.

My biggest concern is the first place - where I've accepted - has been wonderful. They're working to find me a place to live and they've been very hospitable.

I don't have the best credit and I'm really worried about finding a place to live in this other city in a reasonable amount of time -without having to pay through the nose.

There's also no guarantee I'll get the other job - but I have a REALLY good chance.

Any suggestions? I'm really confused about what I should do - which job I should take?

The other city isn't a HUGE metropolitan area - but it's quite a bit larger than the other option.

I'm moving irregardless - I just am not sure where I should go.

I think it's fantastic this other company has been so helpful - and them finding me a place to live has made the possibility of a move even easier.

What should I do?

Just one more...I haven't been offered the other job - I just truly believe based on the experience I'll be bringing to the company they'll hire me.

I have an interview scheduled for next week - do I bother going? I will have to take a day off from my current job etc. to go.

Answer 1

Go to this other interview and see if they're just as friendly and "hospitable". Coming from a large city to a small one, you'll get bored REALLY fast and may grow to regret the decision to move, so I think the city that's a little larger would be better for you in terms of where to live (not necessarily the job). In 2002, my ex moved from NYC to Oklahoma and hated it. He survived down here for like 6 months before he high-tailed it back there. lol

Answer 2

In all honestly, an employer that wants you bad enough to help you move and to help you find a place is most likely a very good place to work. It shows that they care about their employees and are determined to keep them happy. Most likely, you will have a lot of bargaining power with a company like this when it comes time to ask for a raise.

I would tell the other company that you can't start for a month after the date you actually move to the new city. That will give you a chance to check out the other company. If you don't like it, you can quit and take the other job, and you won't have to worry about finding a place. There is nothing that says you can't switch later, and once you are in a place, they can't have you thrown out unless they own the place. I advise...check out the job, get settled, tell the other company it will be a month til you can start, and take the other job only if you don't like the first one.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

You know the answer!

A. You've already accepted the position.
B. You're getting a nice feeling of "welcome".
C. Your cost of living will most likely be less, your income remains the same.

Feeling good about yourself is always important. You've accepted the job (pressure or not) and everything else looks good. Why go against your word? How does that make you feel better?

Answer 4

when you find an employer that puts forth that much of an effort for you it is a good thing. loyalty is a two sided card, and if everything is falling into place with the job that youve accepted, its probably your best bet.

Answer 5

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bushes.