What should I do?

Anonymous

August 5,2022 at 9:34PM UTC

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What should I do?

After being unemployed for over 1 year I got a job last week at a small company.

The company is okay. I'm on probation there and my supervisor doesn't know whether or not my employment will be permanent, contract or temporary after probation. The company offers a health plan. Also, my salary is okay (500 USD) right now but expected to increase after probation since I am being given extra duties . My supervisor did not disclose what the salary could be.

However, I just got offered a job opportunity earlier today from a large and we'll known financial institution. They said that the job pays more than I'm currently working for but did not disclose the exact figure. The job is a contract job that is renewable each year. I'll be able to work from home a couple days per week. I'll have the opportunity to work in other departments and apply for other jobs including those that are permanent in nature in the company. I'll be given free technological devices to work from home. Also, the working hours are flexible.

I don't know if I should leave the job that I just got and take the job opportunity that the financial institution is extending to me(I was successful in an interview about 2 months ago, and the company is now offering me a position)

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Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistAugust 5,2022 at 11:22PM UTC
YOU SAID:
"I just got offered a job opportunity earlier today...They said that the job pays more than I'm currently working for but did not disclose the exact figure."
THIS IS NOT AN OFFER. Until they're willing to tell you the exact hourly rate you're to be paid, they have not made you an offer. Any push back from them on providing you with this most basic information should be considered a gigantic red flag.
How do they know it's going to be more? Did you tell them what you're currently making? Did you ask them for the salary range for the position?
AnonymousAugust 6,2022 at 12:14AM UTC
I told them what I was making and they said that the position that they want to give me will pay much more than my current salary
AnonymousAugust 9,2022 at 3:41PM UTC
FYI-it is no one’s business as to what you’re currently making. Give a range based on what you understand the responsibilities of the role are, the market, etc. I hate to see people leave money on the table because they volunteered too much information.
AnonymousAugust 6,2022 at 4:07PM UTC
Noted with thanks.