Job Offer Dilemma - I have two job opportunities available.

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September 23,2021 at 1:34PM UTC

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Job Offer Dilemma - I have two job opportunities available.

One is with my former company as a Director, which I did recently accept and sign a contract. That job will be my first Director role it will mean I will be on call for clients which means less work life balance and time with family however I do get to WFH. Also, I imagine in the future if I apply elsewhere I will get another Director or above role. (reason why this is a former role was because I was let go due to Covid)

My second opportunity came with my current employer. It is a Senior Associate role and a job I really wanted because I think it fits in my wheelhouse (though I could be wrong and I will fall on my face). In this role I get an extra week of vacation. I will have weekends off but I will be expected to be in the office about 2 days a week, and the office is an hour away. Also this position pays 10K less than the role above. I will also not have the title to go with it.

Lastly, if I do accept the Senior Associate role, then I will have to ask my former employer (Director role) to cancel my contract and I am very likely going to burn all my bridges and never be welcomed back there.

I hate the feeling of going back on a contract but I have a feeling (again I could be wrong) that I would enjoy the Senior Associate role more. But if I accept the Senior Associate role am I shooting myself in the foot and letting go of an amazing chance at having a Director title?

What would you do in my position?

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Alicia KSeptember 23,2021 at 1:48PM UTC
Choose the position which you feel will bring you the most fulfillment, and work/life balance. The rest will work itself out. I know that sounds oversimplified, but sometimes we tend to overthink things due to some insecurities and fear of making mistakes or burning bridges. Ultimately, we cant avoid risk, so embrace it and know that there will always be other options if it doesnt work out.
AnonymousSeptember 23,2021 at 2:36PM UTC
Can you go back to the Hiring Manager for the Director role and explain some of the benefits this other role is offering you to see if it’s something they can add to their role? This way you can be clear about your priorities when making a decision and it gives them a chance to meet you half way. Then if they aren’t willing to make any changes, they will know you were up front and gave it a chance. With this approach you may not burn a bridge either.
AnonymousSeptember 23,2021 at 4:13PM UTC
Ask for more vacation with director level and choose the future path. This is important game changer that may not happen later.