Re: wisdom from freelancers

["Dana Worley" <dana -at- campbellsci -dot- com>]

On Tuesday, October 21, 2008, nerfherder320 -at- comcast -dot- net wrote: 

> Job A: 1 year contract gig, expecting an offer this week, 
> maybe tomorrow.  I
> 
> Job B: Interviewing Thursday for a permanent job with an arm of
> the federal government.  I'm pretty confident I'll get an offer, 
> but it's early yet.  


If I knew for certain I would get Job B, and Job A does not pay health care benefits, given the 
personal situation I would go with Job B. Health insurances could easily cost $400 or more a 
month if you were to find yourself without benefits. And there's something to be said for a 
secure, less demanding job in times of personal stress. Also, once you are in the "federal 
system" you might be able to eventually move to a higher paying, more challenging position.

I think your best move at the moment is not to make any decision until after the interview on 
Thursday, and if possible, hold off until you have a decision from the folks at Job B.

2 cents,

Dana W



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Dana Worley
Software Product Manager/Manager, Software Support Group
Campbell Scientific, Inc. 
Microsoft MVP, Windows Help


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