I am in the wonderful position of sitting on 3 fantastic offers (thanks MT interview series!!). They are all with great organizations. They are completely different positions. Each is a position where they have a problem to solve and apparently believe I have the skills sets - technical and soft skills - that will solve their problems. All of these offers were obtained through networking; two of the positions are being created for me. I am well aware of how unbelievably blessed I am. The dilemma though - how on earth do I choose?
None of these will be easy positions. Lots of hard work; lots of collaboration across teams. There are some very big challenges - mostly involving changing behaviors - that will take time and some creativity to solve. Everyone has been very candid about the challenges but also about the potential for huge success. These are also all high profile. If I crash and burn, it will be pretty public. I feel like I have top level support to make the changes needed for the big success in each organization.
I have a week to make a decision. HELP! While I don't think I can make a bad decision, I really want to make the best decision.
Different factors
First off, Congratulations on getting these offers. Now, choosing the company will have many different factors that have to be weighed. Here are some good ones to consider:
1. Commute
2. Benefits
3. Compensation
4. Company culture
5. Schedule
6. Potential career growth
7. Values
8. Company strategy/outlook
My suggestion is to create a chart or table and weigh these factors with the positions. Also, speak to your family and significant other. Weighing all those factors and any additional ones you come up with will give you a clearer picture of what's most important to you and which job meets those desires.
Do well,
Joel
There is no family or
There is no family or significant other to consider. I am an empty nestor with no ties. Commute is not an issue. Compensation is a big difference on one position but frankly I am not terribly motivated by compensation. I am well compensated regardless. Schedule will be killer on all three. Values are great and similar on all three.
I have this really wonderful problem of havng to look much deeper than most would on a position.
My weight factors I am currently evaluating:
1. what will make me happiest (I don't want an easy job)
2. what is going to result in a delighted employer in a year and in 3 years.
3. What will make me more employable in 3 years.
And none of these are helping me pick. I think i get resounding yesses on each job. I realize this is way outside the norm- what else should I look at? ll of the employers have been aggressive about recruiting me-in really nice ways. And they are all nice people.
I hate even asking the group this question. But still I have to decide.
Chemistry and culture?
It looks like you have examined all the "concrete" factors and it appears you're in a very good place with all three opportunities. Is there anything that sets apart one supervisor, peer group or group of subordinates from the others that will make it easier, or harder, to accomplish the stated goals? You said all three positions hold significant challenges.
Is there something in the back of your mind when you visit or think about one of the organizations that make you think going to work every day will be 1% more enjoyable than the others? Maybe it's something very simple like the walk from parking or transit to the building, the quality of the coffee, or the proximity of the gossip gathering spot to your office. None of those will directly impact how you work, but they can affect how you get through the day.
Steve
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1%
I like your 1% consideration. In some ways, it was all the 1%'s adding up that caused me to search for a new job in the first place. I think I am going to have to brainstorm the intangibles more creatively to help me decide. I have gotten lots of good advice from friends but each is tinged with their own biases.
I got some excellent advice yesterday to consider my marketability in 3 years. Not that I plan to leave but rather to consider which position will put me in the best place in terms of long term flexibility.
Thanks a lot. Really good advice.
Nancy