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CivilEngr89
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re: Should I Accept the Job Offer?
Posted by CivilEngr89 on 4/20/20 at 6:14 pm to Zissou
Zissou - definitely interested in discussing, trying to figure out best way to communicate. I actually turned the offer down now they're asking if I would change my mind if they up the offer... Would still like to hear what you have to say about it. Really appreciate it.
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re: Should I Accept the Job Offer?
Posted by CivilEngr89 on 4/17/20 at 1:27 pm to AaronDeTiger
I just did some math on this, if I took into account the salary at 60 hrs per week (including the commute) my hourly rate comes out just a little bit higher than what I make now, approximately 3 dollars per hour. Then if you include the cost of commuting, gas, maintenance, depreciation, it goes down to below what I am paid now or acutally probably about the same because I have no included the larger 401k match and the paid health insurance.
re: Should I Accept the Job Offer?
Posted by CivilEngr89 on 4/17/20 at 12:37 pm to redfieldk717
Haha it is not McDermott, I know about them, would never join that company no matter the pay raise haha.
re: Should I Accept the Job Offer?
Posted by CivilEngr89 on 4/17/20 at 12:37 pm to specchaser
You are exactly right, I have two great options in front of me. I really cant go wrong, its just a matter of prioritizing my life and what I value over the others.
re: Should I Accept the Job Offer?
Posted by CivilEngr89 on 4/17/20 at 12:31 pm to amiznit
yes
re: Should I Accept the Job Offer?
Posted by CivilEngr89 on 4/17/20 at 12:16 pm to AaronDeTiger
Yes most likely it would be relocating again to their next project in New Orleans.
re: Should I Accept the Job Offer?
Posted by CivilEngr89 on 4/17/20 at 11:03 am to jcaz
I also forgot to state that I would be working 50 hours a week at this new position instead of my regular 40 now. So with commute I'd be looking at around 60 hours a week.
re: Should I Accept the Job Offer?
Posted by CivilEngr89 on 4/17/20 at 11:02 am to Upperdecker
Hahaha extremely true. I have a good bit of friends in lafayette. So wouldnt be too bad to see them regularly.
re: Should I Accept the Job Offer?
Posted by CivilEngr89 on 4/17/20 at 10:59 am to Upperdecker
Yes, job site is in the middle of nowhere south louisiana. I would like some resemblance of a social life haha.
re: Should I Accept the Job Offer?
Posted by CivilEngr89 on 4/17/20 at 10:55 am to Boudinbaw
Yeah thats them, i would hire direct for them, and oversee the installation of their modular concepts. THe cameron facility is fully funded, so i would have job security for a few years, barring i perform well.
re: Should I Accept the Job Offer?
Posted by CivilEngr89 on 4/17/20 at 10:53 am to SuddenJerk
I have a great life and love my job and the people I do it with, I was not job hunting, these people reached out to me and made me this offer.
re: Should I Accept the Job Offer?
Posted by CivilEngr89 on 4/17/20 at 10:47 am to Boudinbaw
LNG plant is in Cameron, only choice of really living is in a trailer park and RV. Would be relocating to Lake Charles and driving south every day to the coast essentially.
re: Should I Accept the Job Offer?
Posted by CivilEngr89 on 4/17/20 at 10:33 am to PerceivedReality
Located in BR, move to LC.
re: Should I Accept the Job Offer?
Posted by CivilEngr89 on 4/17/20 at 10:32 am to TheWalrus
Project is on the gulf, I would be relocating to lake charles from BR. Dont really want to live in a camper trailer in a gravel parking lot.
Should I Accept the Job Offer?
Posted by CivilEngr89 on 4/17/20 at 10:10 am
I am having a very hard time deciding what to do with my career as I have a new job offer on the table. Let me start with a little background about myself.
I'm a 30 year old male, civil engineer, divorced but in new relationship, oh and have a dog.
I have been with the same company for my entire career (7 years) my boss has been extremely good to me and I truly loved what I do, and the people that I work with. There is a very good social aspect with the group as a large portion are around my age. I have put a lot of effort into trying to build this group up, and have hired a good group of younger engineers on my project team, it has been a whole lot of fun to watch them grow. All of that being said, I am starting to doubt our corporate executives and I don't see much more room for upward mobility in this company, I think my ceiling is not much higher.
Tee up a few weeks ago and I am approached by a new company looking for someone to fill a roll on their construction site that would be a lot of responsibility. This company is the owner of the site and has plans for many more future facilities. After a few discussions and actually meeting with the CEOs of the company, they have extended me an offer that I'm not sure I ever thought I would receive in my lifetime.
Pay increase - 60% (105k->165k)
All health and life insurance - 100% covered by company
Much better 401k match & Equal bonus opportunity
I specialize in industrial/chemical/petrochemical facility design and work with multi-disciplines. This would be a change in career trajectory because I would go from a design/engineering roll to a construction/quality control roll. But this company has much more upward growth potential as it is a large corporation. So pros/cons!
Pros:
Major pay increase
Upward mobility
Better benefits
Good resume builder
Expand my construction knowledge (improves future marketability)
Cons:
Relocation (2 hrs away from current residence)
Long commute even after relocation (1 hr. Drive each way)
Change in career trajectory
I know no one and very little about the company.
Less work/life balance and social life.
Impact on current relationship (even though she is being super supportive and saying she will be there no matter the decision)
I have a lot of emotional ties to the group I work with currently as my boss has been probably the best boss a person could ask for. He has treated me extremely well and given me every opportunity to grow as fast as I could handle. I have thoroughly enjoyed working for him.
I believe this job opportunity would not only grow my career but I believe it would also help me grow as an individual and it would be a new difficult challenge to try and undertake. Any advice/stories or thought angles or aspects would be greatly appreciated! TIA
I'm a 30 year old male, civil engineer, divorced but in new relationship, oh and have a dog.
I have been with the same company for my entire career (7 years) my boss has been extremely good to me and I truly loved what I do, and the people that I work with. There is a very good social aspect with the group as a large portion are around my age. I have put a lot of effort into trying to build this group up, and have hired a good group of younger engineers on my project team, it has been a whole lot of fun to watch them grow. All of that being said, I am starting to doubt our corporate executives and I don't see much more room for upward mobility in this company, I think my ceiling is not much higher.
Tee up a few weeks ago and I am approached by a new company looking for someone to fill a roll on their construction site that would be a lot of responsibility. This company is the owner of the site and has plans for many more future facilities. After a few discussions and actually meeting with the CEOs of the company, they have extended me an offer that I'm not sure I ever thought I would receive in my lifetime.
Pay increase - 60% (105k->165k)
All health and life insurance - 100% covered by company
Much better 401k match & Equal bonus opportunity
I specialize in industrial/chemical/petrochemical facility design and work with multi-disciplines. This would be a change in career trajectory because I would go from a design/engineering roll to a construction/quality control roll. But this company has much more upward growth potential as it is a large corporation. So pros/cons!
Pros:
Major pay increase
Upward mobility
Better benefits
Good resume builder
Expand my construction knowledge (improves future marketability)
Cons:
Relocation (2 hrs away from current residence)
Long commute even after relocation (1 hr. Drive each way)
Change in career trajectory
I know no one and very little about the company.
Less work/life balance and social life.
Impact on current relationship (even though she is being super supportive and saying she will be there no matter the decision)
I have a lot of emotional ties to the group I work with currently as my boss has been probably the best boss a person could ask for. He has treated me extremely well and given me every opportunity to grow as fast as I could handle. I have thoroughly enjoyed working for him.
I believe this job opportunity would not only grow my career but I believe it would also help me grow as an individual and it would be a new difficult challenge to try and undertake. Any advice/stories or thought angles or aspects would be greatly appreciated! TIA
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