Job offer, take it or leave it?
 

Cliff Notes: got job offer for a lot more $$ than I make now. short term contract vs. full time job. don't want to hose my boss, but i know they'd do it to me if the tables were turned.

I got a call from a recruiter today with a job offer of approximately 45% more per hour for a contract position than I make currently. I have about 18 months security at my current job, whereas this contract position is between 4 and 9 months with possibility of being hired full time (kinda leery about that, all recruiters say that). The job is a lock, mine if I want it. The catch here is that I'd have to start next Monday, basically giving my current company less than a week's notice. I'd have no chance of ever coming back here if I were to burn that bridge. They've been pretty good to me, but I know if they were in a tough spot I'd be getting a pink slip with almost no notice.

I know the market sucks right now, and it'd be hard to find something if this contract does in fact end after 9 months, but damn, that's a LOT more $$.

Do it. Think of all the bling bling (hoes).

do it, if you dont your job will ditch you in a week anyways.. they allways do that.

the real question: can you pull off a 9month leave of absence:confused:

just remember that when you're a contractor, you're responsible for all of your benefits and taxes. when you're full time, your company pays for half your social security tax, so you'll be paying 100% of that now.

I dont know man - that's a hard call to make.

do it for the kids.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Sisqocqk[/i]
[B] the real question: can you pull off a 9month leave of absence:confused: [/B][/QUOTE]
:p

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by sonicsuby[/i]
[B] just remember that when you're a contractor, you're responsible for all of your benefits and taxes. when you're full time, your company pays for half your social security tax, so you'll be paying 100% of that now.

I dont know man - that's a hard call to make. [/B][/QUOTE]

that social security tax thing is not enough to make up the difference in pay. we're talking STi kind of money here, not WRX. the only hangup for me is the job security. my current job has almost 2 years of security right now, but when times get tough we're always in fear of layoff's.

who voted for the whiney beeyotch option? :p

Consider also as a contractor you are responsible for heath/dental insurance. Any other benefits you are getting now?

Approach your boss with this offer and see if they counter. The worst is you are asked to leave and then you can start the new job.

Ask yourself this. Is this new job going to give you some awesome skill you can't get at your current job? Will the new job be something on your resume that makes employers look and say wow, he did this? Cause in theory, you could be hitting the unemployement line in 4 months and unless you got something to sell yourself with, stay with your seniority. And forget getting a recommendation or reference from your current boss if you skip out on him with 3 days notice.

Take it! A few years back I was working for $19/hr and thought I could get more money elsewhere, so I got a new job making $30/hour then got let go a month later. The moral of the story is I forget.

i agree with the above objections:

- job security...doesn't mean that much nowadays b/c they'll lay you off regardless of how long you've been there

- you have to factor in health, dental, and other benefits

- which job offers more training?

6-9 months comes pretty fast. if you're confident you can get another job by then (one that is better than your current one, that is), then move on. if not, maybe wait for a more suitable job to come up?

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Kuonji [/i]
[B]Take it! A few years back I was working for $19/hr and thought I could get more money elsewhere, so I got a new job making $30/hour then got let go a month later. The moral of the story is I forget. [/B][/QUOTE]

hahaha, the moral of the story is that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush!

talk to your boss
 

Let your boss know your situation. If you include him in your decision making you can possibly avoid ruining the relationship with him. I wouldnt be supprised if he could work with you to come up with the best solution.

Cheers!

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Ace[/i]
[B] Let your boss know your situation. If you include him in your decision making you can possibly avoid ruining the relationship with him. I wouldnt be supprised if he could work with you to come up with the best solution.

Cheers! [/B][/QUOTE]

that's a good idea.

what actually makes this a hard decision is that I DON'T have kids or any reason other than my house that makes job security a requirement. I'm 26, engaged but no kids, and a house with some equity (severance package if the isht hits the fan).

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Sisqocqk [/i]
[B]the real question: can you pull off a 9month leave of absence:confused: [/B][/QUOTE]

One is not permitted to perform other employment while on a leave.

FMLA which, typically is the longest leave available doesn't last 9 months...

I think I missed the sarcasm...but just in case.

Anyway. I recently was facing the same dilema. I chose to stay with my current employer even though I was effectively being offered an increase of $18,000. The word of my loyalty made it up the lines, and I have been given a bonus from the corp. office.

I don't know what kind of work you do, but think of the time it will take to find comperable employment following the end fo the contract. Sure, you will be making +45% for the 9 months but if you take too long to get a new job or contract, effectively you may take a loss or simply break even.

Good Luck!