Two of my career goals for 2015 were to work on a new project and get a raise, which means switching companies. Tuesday, I got a call from a consultant about a job and today I had my interview. At the end of the interview, the manager asked me when I could start (
). 20 minutes into my trip home, I got the call about being offered the job.
I'm excited about the offer but I feel an immense amount of stress over it right now. I'll list the pros and cons
CONS:
Job is a 4-6 month
temp to perm position. After that, the consultant assured me that the company does hire most people. --
I'm concerned about giving up my stable job for something that might not pan out in the end.
For the 4-6 months that I'm a temp employee, I'll have
no benefits -- I've never had to navigate the healthcare system on my own. I wouldn't know where to start...Obamacare? Not only that but I won't be getting any contribution to my 401K during that time. Also, even if I do get the job, I won't be eligible for 401K company contribution until 1 year into being employed
Although I want to move on, I didn't expect the opportunity to present itself so quickly. |
I'm being a punk I know it...
If after the 4-6 months, it's possible that they don't make me perm |
Unemployed??
No bueno
PROS:
The salary I was offered is $8K more than what I currently make
I'll be working on a cutting edge project, with a company that will look great on my resume
I could be made a permanent employee!! Once permanent, I can renegotiate for more money.
Benefits kick in upon being made permanent:
2 Weeks Vacation / Year, 5 Days Sick Days / Year, Short & Long Term Disability (Company Paid), 401K with matching contributions
after 1 year, Health Insurance (Company pays 80% of coverage cost), 8 Paid Holidays
No RISK No REWARD! This could be a huge learning experience for me
I kinda feel pressured by the consultant to take the job; he wants my answer by tomorrow. They want me to put in my two weeks on Monday and I'm honestly not feeling that. Since I have a job, I feel like I'm going to push the envelope and see how bad they want me.
I've decided to play my hand and alter the original terms...First of all I'm going to tell him that I'll give him my final decision on Monday, rather then tomorrow. Then Monday, I'm going to accept the offer but only if they pay me one more dollar and give me a future 3 week start date.
I'm goin in!!! From the $1,000 to $100,000 Coli Brehs, gimme some negotiating tips!
Also I want to mention that I might have another interview within the next two weeks...
for it. 
why did I already know you did this
you not have used perm
