I have two really, really great job offers and I'm struggling to decide.

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April 7,2022 at 2:00AM UTC

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I have two really, really great job offers and I'm struggling to decide. Both are the same exact role when it comes to responsibilities. The people are all lovely and smart. I'm 10 years into my career, sr/manager level.

One company is mission-driven, private company, does good for the world/climate change, averages 45 hours/week, may be timezone challenges being PST based (I'm CST). Worried about having enough PTO and getting paid well. Everyone also stays forever.

The other is more of a fintech startup (15 yo), pays really well, great benefits (unlimited PTO), seems like they value work-life balance a little more with core working hours (team spread across all zones), public company.

Both could be places I build on my resume and experience and also if I love it, can move up or within the company. Mission-driven, lower pay/okay benefits OR Fintech, higher pay/good benefits.

My gut isn't swaying one way or the other, appreciate all the help or advice!

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Sabrina CortesApril 7,2022 at 3:03AM UTC
Whenever I have a decision like this to make, I always write out the pros and cons of each. You did that already here in your post but, I'd try to dig a little deeper and look at their company culture.
~~ How do the managers handle staff and conflicts?
~~ What are the core values of the organization?
~~ Do they seem open to feedback from you?
~~ How do they encourage a work-life balance?
These are only a few questions off the top of my head.
I hope this helps and best of luck to you!
AnonymousApril 7,2022 at 3:11AM UTC
This is highly personal and it depends on which can offer your family as well as your career the best quality of life.
AnonymousApril 8,2022 at 4:27AM UTC
I agree. They are worth it.
AnonymousApril 7,2022 at 2:04PM UTC
It really depends on what matters to you the most. Not sure what your personal/career interests are, but it would also be good to consider what you'll enjoy doing more (since you will be working 40-45 hrs/wk for it). Are you more interested in world/climate change or fintech? If you're more passionate about world/climate change, are you willing to sacrifice higher pay/good benefits to do work that aligns more with your interests? Or is work-life balance/pay/benefits more important to you? (You can always support the mission in other ways outside of work). If fintech is more of your interest and it has better pay/benefits/work-life balance, then of course go for fintech.
SamanthaApril 7,2022 at 4:06PM UTC
Make a pro/con list and see what you value. Have you checked out the company on glassdoor for any potential reviews that might sway you one way or another?
AnonymousApril 7,2022 at 6:09PM UTC
Thank you! Yes, I have, and it sounds like pay and benefits are among the cons for the mission-focused company. Both have overall good ratings across the board.
SamanthaApril 7,2022 at 7:19PM UTC
I think it then depends on what your comfortable with. At this time in my life, I personally would lean towards better pay and benefits, I think it would help me if I were to ever leave. I also liked that it sounded like they have better benefits. But if you really like the mission focused company and think that calls to you more, then absolutely go for it! Do what you feel most drawn to. Trust your gut!
Gina JordanApril 7,2022 at 8:47PM UTC
choose the one that you are more passionate about. Or think about how you can see yourself fitting in at either job.