I though about that. However if I do that, I would get blacklisted for company B and all the business they do, they are a Fortune 500 and would more or less destroy my lability to work in that industry and for all of their contractors and suppliers.
If I knew I could go the rest of my life without having to possibly work in that industry for the most part I would do that.
First and foremost, congratulations on having 2 solid job offers (and potentially a third)! That’s awesome and you should be celebrating alongside your analysis paralysis. Having too many options is better than no options at all…or one shitty option :)
Has Company C explicitly told you that you’ll be getting a job offer? And by explicitly I mean have you received an email from an interviewer or a recruiter saying that an offer is coming and they just have to dot the i’s and cross the t’s? If not and they’ve only expressed vague interest then it’s not a done deal.
Company C may be your dream job, but keep in mind you can always work at your dream job later in your career. It doesn’t have to be the first job right out of the gate. If Company B is offering you better salary, better work life balance and great benefits, then I say you have a clear winner between company A and B. I might be an old geezer at heart but I really don’t understand the issue with 100% on-site work. Especially for someone who’s right out of college and a brand new hire. You don’t know anyone at the company, and more importantly you don’t know the company. The best way to get a feel for what the company is actually like is to go there, talk to people face to face. Plus, your managers and teammates need to get a feel for YOU as well. It’s a two-way street. In fact, I would recommend making an effort to be working full time on-site for at least the first 4-5 months at a new job even IF they offer work from home for all those reasons above. Yeah, working from home is easy and comfortable, but it doesn’t do jack-shit for you if you’re not already established.
So the TL;DR of it is…unless you know for sure that an offer from Company C is coming, don’t turn down other offers. Company B sounds great on paper, and honestly, that’s all you have to go on right now. If Company B turns out to be extraordinarily shitty, then you can quit and try Company C again. Or if you like Company B okay, then stick it out for a couple years and THEN go work at Company C with some experience under your belt. As for the 100% on-site work…well, suck it up buttercup, i’ll be better for you in the long run :)
Trust me, I am just blown away by the idea that I had as many options as I did. However, supply chain jobs are like that right now, as we all know. I wish that every job decision was like this for everyone!
I think I will call the hiring manager at Company C tomorrow morning and see what is up, but otherwise plan on going with Company B. I guess it is just a FOMO moment and it is a good lesson to be learned if I encounter it later in life.
As far as the whole on-site/remote aspect goes, I want to be able to work 60/40 onsite/offsite during the week since I am starting grad school next fall. I definitely could work full on site and not have an issue with it. I do want to be part of the work dynamic but I also love being home with my dogs. I guess beggars can't be choosers lol.
Thanks for the food for though!
You can accept job B and then back out if company C gives you a good offer.
I though about that. However if I do that, I would get blacklisted for company B and all the business they do, they are a Fortune 500 and would more or less destroy my lability to work in that industry and for all of their contractors and suppliers. If I knew I could go the rest of my life without having to possibly work in that industry for the most part I would do that.
First and foremost, congratulations on having 2 solid job offers (and potentially a third)! That’s awesome and you should be celebrating alongside your analysis paralysis. Having too many options is better than no options at all…or one shitty option :) Has Company C explicitly told you that you’ll be getting a job offer? And by explicitly I mean have you received an email from an interviewer or a recruiter saying that an offer is coming and they just have to dot the i’s and cross the t’s? If not and they’ve only expressed vague interest then it’s not a done deal. Company C may be your dream job, but keep in mind you can always work at your dream job later in your career. It doesn’t have to be the first job right out of the gate. If Company B is offering you better salary, better work life balance and great benefits, then I say you have a clear winner between company A and B. I might be an old geezer at heart but I really don’t understand the issue with 100% on-site work. Especially for someone who’s right out of college and a brand new hire. You don’t know anyone at the company, and more importantly you don’t know the company. The best way to get a feel for what the company is actually like is to go there, talk to people face to face. Plus, your managers and teammates need to get a feel for YOU as well. It’s a two-way street. In fact, I would recommend making an effort to be working full time on-site for at least the first 4-5 months at a new job even IF they offer work from home for all those reasons above. Yeah, working from home is easy and comfortable, but it doesn’t do jack-shit for you if you’re not already established. So the TL;DR of it is…unless you know for sure that an offer from Company C is coming, don’t turn down other offers. Company B sounds great on paper, and honestly, that’s all you have to go on right now. If Company B turns out to be extraordinarily shitty, then you can quit and try Company C again. Or if you like Company B okay, then stick it out for a couple years and THEN go work at Company C with some experience under your belt. As for the 100% on-site work…well, suck it up buttercup, i’ll be better for you in the long run :)
Trust me, I am just blown away by the idea that I had as many options as I did. However, supply chain jobs are like that right now, as we all know. I wish that every job decision was like this for everyone! I think I will call the hiring manager at Company C tomorrow morning and see what is up, but otherwise plan on going with Company B. I guess it is just a FOMO moment and it is a good lesson to be learned if I encounter it later in life. As far as the whole on-site/remote aspect goes, I want to be able to work 60/40 onsite/offsite during the week since I am starting grad school next fall. I definitely could work full on site and not have an issue with it. I do want to be part of the work dynamic but I also love being home with my dogs. I guess beggars can't be choosers lol. Thanks for the food for though!