How to Make a Job Decision
Choosing from multiple job offers does not always boil down to going with the employer who is offering you a higher salary. A job that pays more, but requires longer hours or operating under unfavorable conditions may not be the best choice. Analyze the costs and benefits of each of the positions before you make a decision.
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Things You'll Need
- Job description of duties for each position
- Employee benefit packages for each position
Instructions
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Analyze the hours required for each position. Does one job require a 60-hour work week for higher pay, while the other consists of a 40-hour work week for a little less? Determine how much of your time is worth the increase in salary.
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Factor in the time you'll spend commuting. Look at how much of your work day is actually being spent working. If position A requires a commute of 30 minutes while position B requires a 90-minute commute, this may help make your decision a little easier.
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Compare employee benefits. If you have a family to support, consider choosing the job that offers the best health, medical, dental, and vision benefit plans.
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Factor in vacation time and sick leave. Illnesses and burnout are inevitable, and as a result, you'll want to make sure that you choose a job that provides adequate sick leave and vacation time. To make things easier, choose the position that offers this time as "paid leave."
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Take into account the work environment. If you've had the chance to explore your future work setting, decide if you are truly the "perfect fit" for the position. If you find that the environment isn't emotionally or professionally rewarding, this will help you narrow your choices.
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Use each position's salary package and future wage increases to help you make a decision. After putting in a certain amount of time, you'd like to be rewarded. Don't forget to take into account how well the position pays in the long run as well.
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Don't overlook your overall satisfaction. In the end, the best job for you will be one in which you'll be motivated to go to work each day. It is also the job where you'll receive some form of satisfaction from a hard day's work. Any position that doesn't provide this should be erased from your list.
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