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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
You know you're waiting for ages for the right one and then all of a sudden two come along.
Of course I'm not talking about buses, or men on here (just one would be good!), I'm talking about job offers.
Things to take into consideration are:
Journey time
Working environment
Prospects
Pay
Oh, and one would be working with my ex boss who I had a massive crush on 
Any thing I've missed? Any advice? |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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Oh I remember your posts about your ex boss previously! That should definitely be top consideration. 
I'd also look at how steady a company is - how long has it been going, are they in an industry that might be a bit of a fairweather one, does the company have a good reputation for employee satisfaction. |
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"You know you're waiting for ages for the right one and then all of a sudden two come along.
Of course I'm not talking about buses, or men on here (just one would be good!), I'm talking about job offers.
Things to take into consideration are:
Journey time
Working environment
Prospects
Pay
Oh, and one would be working with my ex boss who I had a massive crush on
Any thing I've missed? Any advice?"
Length of work/contract?
Follow your wallet not your vagina
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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What has the potential for advancement and how long will it take to achieve it.
If it's dead end role expenses like traveling need to be taken into consideration.
Never travel more than 45 minutes in one direction because an 8 hour shift then becomes 10 maybe 11 with traffic.
Congratulations on your success
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
"You know you're waiting for ages for the right one and then all of a sudden two come along.
Of course I'm not talking about buses, or men on here (just one would be good!), I'm talking about job offers.
Things to take into consideration are:
Journey time
Working environment
Prospects
Pay
Oh, and one would be working with my ex boss who I had a massive crush on
Any thing I've missed? Any advice?"
I would say out of all those prospects is the most important thing and then line manager, a bad line manager can set you back years, less important at your/our age when you don’t need coaching so much but a great line manager will have your back and normally take you when they leave. Good teams follow good managers not companies.
I’ve taken pay cuts and even done a 200 mile round trip to Cambridge to connect with the right clients and experience, if it’s a bad commute you should be able to work from home 1-2 days? Pay and bonus is always negotiable once you're in and do your stuff....You have to work this year for next years pay
Good luck |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"Oh I remember your posts about your ex boss previously! That should definitely be top consideration.
I'd also look at how steady a company is - how long has it been going, are they in an industry that might be a bit of a fairweather one, does the company have a good reputation for employee satisfaction. "
One ~ 30 years
One ~ 12
Both have invested massively. Both fairweather I guess but that's part of the industry I'm in. However both businesses have branched out so it's not a huge issue. In fact the pandemic has been pretty good for our sector.
I know a couple of people at the newer company who both enjoy it. I don't know anyone at the other place but it sounds like they're a good team and are happy. Some have been there from the beginning, which is always a good sign.
They are both independents as apprised to corporate, so that's a big change for me.
As for my ex boss I'll have to tell him I don't flirt anymore!
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"I’d also look at
Benefits offered
The stability of each company
Do either offer a better work life balance
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I can pretty much pick my hours I think so the work/life balance isn't a factor. Plus it's a nice environment to be 
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"You know you're waiting for ages for the right one and then all of a sudden two come along.
Of course I'm not talking about buses, or men on here (just one would be good!), I'm talking about job offers.
Things to take into consideration are:
Journey time
Working environment
Prospects
Pay
Oh, and one would be working with my ex boss who I had a massive crush on
Any thing I've missed? Any advice?
Length of work/contract?
Follow your wallet not your vagina
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Permanent  and, yes must be sensible  |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"Which one is more true to the role you want, from what you know of it. Got to be happy in work we spend most of our life there "
Absolutely. I've got a few more questions to ask them both. Like is there an opportunity to get on the buying side of things.
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"What has the potential for advancement and how long will it take to achieve it.
If it's dead end role expenses like traveling need to be taken into consideration.
Never travel more than 45 minutes in one direction because an 8 hour shift then becomes 10 maybe 11 with traffic.
Congratulations on your success
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Thank you.
I've always stayed where I am as it's been convenient....3 kids, say no more. But now they're older being on the doorstep is not so much of an issue. It takes me 2 mins to drive to work!! These 2 new jobs are about 25 each. |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"You know you're waiting for ages for the right one and then all of a sudden two come along.
Of course I'm not talking about buses, or men on here (just one would be good!), I'm talking about job offers.
Things to take into consideration are:
Journey time
Working environment
Prospects
Pay
Oh, and one would be working with my ex boss who I had a massive crush on
Any thing I've missed? Any advice?
I would say out of all those prospects is the most important thing and then line manager, a bad line manager can set you back years, less important at your/our age when you don’t need coaching so much but a great line manager will have your back and normally take you when they leave. Good teams follow good managers not companies.
I’ve taken pay cuts and even done a 200 mile round trip to Cambridge to connect with the right clients and experience, if it’s a bad commute you should be able to work from home 1-2 days? Pay and bonus is always negotiable once you're in and do your stuff....You have to work this year for next years pay
Good luck "
'Good teams follow good managers not companies'.
God, yes that is so true! My ex boss is absolutely fantastic actually and has taken this place to the next level. But the other one is right up there as well!
Not able to work from home, and I'm not sure about a bonus. It's retail based so I very much doubt that. Would it be rude to ask? |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"There are a few websites out there that have employee reviews of their companies. Glassdoor is a starting place.
And well done x"
I have checked out reviews for one. On it
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"You know you're waiting for ages for the right one and then all of a sudden two come along.
Of course I'm not talking about buses, or men on here (just one would be good!), I'm talking about job offers.
Things to take into consideration are:
Journey time
Working environment
Prospects
Pay
Oh, and one would be working with my ex boss who I had a massive crush on
Any thing I've missed? Any advice?"
Have a look on glassdoor, that normally gives some good insights! |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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One that I don't think has been mentioned amongst the very good points above - comes under "Pay" to an extent but do either pay bonuses and if so do they meet target year on year?
Do either offer healthcare/dental care and if so does it cover just you or your family also?
What are the pension schemes like?
Are you able to flex any benefits such as healthcare/pension etc? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Congratulations for me it would be which job I would feel excited about every morning and then the rest can fall into place.
I have been working for the same company for the last 20 years |
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