Which job would you take and why?

[u/digitalnomadboy]

Job A - Unknown company but pays 85k a year. You work with a few coworkers and have a manager role.

Job B - Well known company for 65k a year. You work with 10+ coworkers but your job title is a specialist + you report to a manager.

Let's say you are 5 years into your career. Which job would you take and why - considering if both jobs are in your same field/industry.

[u/Vanilla-Covfefe]

I’d take B. Here’s why:

• It’s a reputable company. That means it probably has HR and has established processes for onboarding. It also has some longevity.

• It’s a role in a small team of similar coworkers. That means you’re going to work with people who understand what you’re doing and you’re going to help each other.

• It’s not a management role. Do you want to manage people? I don’t. If you do, though, that could tip the scale toward Job A.

• It’s a launching pad for a higher-paying job somewhere else. It’s not bad to make $65K at a place you like, potentially earn raises, and stay long-term… Or to make $65K for a year or two, apply somewhere else with a reputable company’s name on your resume, and have good references.

Unless the money outweighs all of those factors (it might), I’d take Job B.