Should I accept a NYC job offer ?!? (profit, employer, work from home)
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no idea about the relocation package. i know the pay was listed as $165K. after my third interview the recruiter told me I was the last candidate and that they'd like me to start as soon as possible. when I gave them my exaggerated salary requirement I was surprised they didn't shoot it down. conversations continued and now it's just a matter of meeting with senior management and getting the details of the offer together. if they can't cover the entire relo i'd offer to commute from DC to NYC on the Amtrak red eye if they're willing to go to $190K.
I currently have a great job in Washington, DC. The pay is low $100K and an additional 25-40% in bonuses throughout the year. I work from home about 60% of the year and there's some occasional travel. It's a great working environment, the company is a huge IT vendor. I work in the professional services arm of the company.
I saw a job posting for a job in NYC with an annual salary of $165K, full benefits, 401K match, etc. It's a very similar role to my current position, with the exception of managing a small team of engineers. It would be more like mentoring a few junior engineers and assisting the sales team. The company is small in comparison. It has about 500 employees in the tri-state area. I finished my 4th interview and we discussed salary. I gave my desired salary range as $170-190K. They would like me to fly in and meet the team. With that said, it sounds like they'll adhere to my salary requirements and also provide relocation assistance.
From a career standpoint, the NYC offer has more potential for growth and the ability to climb the corporate ladder. They did advise that I would have to be in the office everyday; also suit and tie . If I accept this position I would have to payback a signing bonus at my current company ($7500) as I didn't complete my first year of employment. I would also have to end my apartment lease early (forfeiting a $3400 deposit) and there's also the cost of finding a NYC apartment (estimate $9000 first month, security).
I'm 100% certain, my current job will not match the $170-190K opportunity. Also, the likelihood of getting a similar promotion are pretty slim at my current job.
Any opinions on if I should jump ship or not???
Make sure you do a COLA comparison. Also a net tax comparison. NYC tax rates are astronomical.
my background is in IT. I've held a few positions in network operations, design, engineering and consulting. The industry has been quite good to me in the last 10 years. My pay has constantly increased and I've really grown my skill set over the years.
I'd say go for it, especially since you don't have children, you can always move back to DC once you have kids. I would move to NY in a heartbeat if I did not have my daughter, wish I made that decision years ago right after school. Good luck
Just a couple of things to consider…you said you would be managing a team of engineers. Are you an engineer yourself? If not, you may want to pay close attention during your in-person visit to whether there will be tension because of that fact. I’m not at all suggesting you aren’t qualified for the job.
2. You said the position was managing a team. If so far in your career you have been living and dying by your own sword, you will find a vastly different world waiting for you when your success no longer depends on what you do, but on what others do. Maybe I completely misunderstand the job, but I would be surprised if it as casual as mentoring engineers and assisting the sales team. There is a certain freedom in being responsible only for your work performance. However, it is also difficult to advance unless you move to management.
3. Just because they didn’t balk at what you suggested for salary doesn’t mean they are going to offer what you want either. Maybe they are hoping after a number of interviews and a personal visit you will be so invested you will take their offer of 165k.
I love NYC and the opportunity sounds exciting. Good luck!
Dame you loaded. Do you have a degree in IT or any certifications? You gotta tell me how you made it to 6 figures in IT and your success.
Please Share... I would like to know too. I have been stuck in Helpdesk roles for 7 years and I have Certifications
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. If I accept this position I would have to payback a signing bonus at my current company ($7500) as I didn't complete my first year of employment. I would also have to end my apartment lease early (forfeiting a $3400 deposit) and there's also the cost of finding a NYC apartment (estimate $9000 first month, security).
