Sorry for the lack of an update last week…I was on a flight to Texas…for a third-round interview. Things change fast these days. I’m actually on two sets of third-round interviews. One for an in-person job in Texas and another for a 100% remote job.

The Texas job is a stretch job.
Downsides:
• Lots of hours required at the start.
• It’s in 100% in person which would be a huge shift for me since I haven’t worked in person since last March.
• Culture/weather shock. Let’s not pretend it’s going to be easy moving from California to Texas.
• Move required immediately which means I’ll probably move there by myself for at least two months and be away from my kids which would be rough.

Upsides:
• It’s a step up from my current role.
• The company has a stellar reputation and has the highest employee job satisfaction number I have ever seen on Glassdoor.
• From a resume/job growth perspective, I can’t do better. This is the crème of the job crop.
• Shared values.
• More money than I currently make.
• Benefits are insane.
• My boss is awesome.

The Remote position is interesting.
Downsides:
• It’s a step DOWN from my current role.
• The company is huge but it’s not as well-known as the Texas company. It’s not resume gold.
• Roughly 18% less than I make now which seems to be par for the course with remote roles.
• I didn’t feel super connected with my boss.

Upsides:
• It’s remote. I have LOVED working remote for the last year. This would allow us to be full-time RVers which is what we want for the next year or two.
• We don’t have to move right away and would probably stay put through the holidays.
• Despite not having the greatest reputation, they scored on the higher side on Glassdoor. Not as high as the Texas job but not low.
• Huge room for growth. They are developing the department and there are two levels above the role that will likely need to be filled in the next year or two.
• I could move to Kansas near my sister and buy a big piece of property.

I don’t have either one yet but there’s always a chance I could get both and will need to make a decision.

What would you do?

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