Guys, I have a decision to make.
- Job A = is a great software company with field account management position in Houston. I would make more money than I ever have, transition into a great fit role (although it is Account Management and not sales for new logos, so that is different) and it would be very easy and comfortable. I would travel domestically in the region.
- Job B = NYC startup that is focusing on Latin America. They need someone who has lived/worked in the region and speaks Spanish, I would occasionally travel. I would make 20-30% more than Job A but net less because the cost of living in NYC.
- Job C = Expat job in SE Asia that needs someone with two languages I speak (one of which is rare) and travel to these regions (one of which is not fun or good for girls). I would only do this if I lived in Malaysia or Singapore, maybe Philippines. Thailand could be possible. Indonesia or Vietnam are probably no go's.
Job A Pros/Cons
- Pros: Money short-term, easy move, great for career, great company. I will have more free time to do photography, can easily get solid apartment in good location to run game nearby/to do photoshoots with girls and bang. These guys invited me to lunch after doing my reference check so I should be getting an offer. This is basically a sure thing and I will get this offer before the others. This would provide me a good financial foundation to eventually switch to travel photo/video career.
- Cons: Not the best for girls but not bad. Not good for photos/videos. Not utilizing my full skillset with international experience/languages, industry that I don't care about, in great city but I don't love it
Job B Pros/Cons
- Pros: NYC, girls are most diverse/best in world (I'm also into curvier latinas/black girls also), selling solution that I'm passionate about, fulfilling job responsibilities (using my Spanish) and traveling to Latin America, future (international) job opportunities, good international flights, startup company has potential and this will give me good experience either way (I will learn more at this 50-70 person startup than the 1,000 person company at Job A)
- Cons: Will not net as much money as job A, startup will be hard work/high risk (but high reward), not sure if I will get offer or get it at same time as Job A offer.
Job C Pros/Cons
- Pros: Get to use my international skills to the fullest (can't possibly be a better fit), international travel to West Asia, Southeast Asia, North Africa, expat package (maybe lower compensation than Job A but my apartment, car, etc. all paid for in cheap country). I used to live/work in all these regions so I know people, speak the languages, know how these countries work. I have been told I'm a "very strong" candidate and there are multiple positions anyways. Amazing photo/video opportunities.
- Cons: Unknown company, not sure where I'll be living yet, girl/game improvement situation is questionable (I could get laid even more possibly but that's not improving game), job not in software, not sure I have job yet. I would prefer to live in Latin America again. Due to timing, I will get this offer last, after Job A and B. This would be risky to pass up other offers.
My priority for this year was 1) Making/Saving Money; 2) Improving Game; 3) Improving my Photography/Videography
- Money: In grand scheme of things, all kind of equal.
- Improving Game: NYC provides walkable/high-density areas, tons of quality girls and I will be around those NYC direct game pimps to learn from. Logistics are great.
- Photo/Video: Houston would be worst unless I can take vacays to Carribean/LATAM often, NYC has good opportunities for urban scenes or models to shoot, SE Asia would be best for travel videos
What should I do? Do I pass up Job A (sure money) and hold out for dream roles? I could accept Job A first and quit quickly if I get other offers.
Job Decision
I have some job opportunities coming up. I work in software sales but have lined up 3 main opportunities to be a better fit and higher paying than my current role. - Job A = is a great software company with field account management position in Houston. I would make more money than I ever have, transition into a great fit role (although it is Account Management and not sales for new logos, so that is different) and it would be very easy and comfortable. I would travel domestically in the region.
- Job B = NYC startup that is focusing on Latin America. They need someone who has lived/worked in the region and speaks Spanish, I would occasionally travel. I would make 20-30% more than Job A but net less because the cost of living in NYC.
- Job C = Expat job in SE Asia that needs someone with two languages I speak (one of which is rare) and travel to these regions (one of which is not fun or good for girls). I would only do this if I lived in Malaysia or Singapore, maybe Philippines. Thailand could be possible. Indonesia or Vietnam are probably no go's.
Job A Pros/Cons
- Pros: Money short-term, easy move, great for career, great company. I will have more free time to do photography, can easily get solid apartment in good location to run game nearby/to do photoshoots with girls and bang. These guys invited me to lunch after doing my reference check so I should be getting an offer. This is basically a sure thing and I will get this offer before the others. This would provide me a good financial foundation to eventually switch to travel photo/video career.
- Cons: Not the best for girls but not bad. Not good for photos/videos. Not utilizing my full skillset with international experience/languages, industry that I don't care about, in great city but I don't love it
Job B Pros/Cons
- Pros: NYC, girls are most diverse/best in world (I'm also into curvier latinas/black girls also), selling solution that I'm passionate about, fulfilling job responsibilities (using my Spanish) and traveling to Latin America, future (international) job opportunities, good international flights, startup company has potential and this will give me good experience either way (I will learn more at this 50-70 person startup than the 1,000 person company at Job A)
- Cons: Will not net as much money as job A, startup will be hard work/high risk (but high reward), not sure if I will get offer or get it at same time as Job A offer.
Job C Pros/Cons
- Pros: Get to use my international skills to the fullest (can't possibly be a better fit), international travel to West Asia, Southeast Asia, North Africa, expat package (maybe lower compensation than Job A but my apartment, car, etc. all paid for in cheap country). I used to live/work in all these regions so I know people, speak the languages, know how these countries work. I have been told I'm a "very strong" candidate and there are multiple positions anyways. Amazing photo/video opportunities.
- Cons: Unknown company, not sure where I'll be living yet, girl/game improvement situation is questionable (I could get laid even more possibly but that's not improving game), job not in software, not sure I have job yet. I would prefer to live in Latin America again. Due to timing, I will get this offer last, after Job A and B. This would be risky to pass up other offers.
My priority for this year was 1) Making/Saving Money; 2) Improving Game; 3) Improving my Photography/Videography
- Money: In grand scheme of things, all kind of equal.
- Improving Game: NYC provides walkable/high-density areas, tons of quality girls and I will be around those NYC direct game pimps to learn from. Logistics are great.
- Photo/Video: Houston would be worst unless I can take vacays to Carribean/LATAM often, NYC has good opportunities for urban scenes or models to shoot, SE Asia would be best for travel videos
What should I do? Do I pass up Job A (sure money) and hold out for dream roles? I could accept Job A first and quit quickly if I get other offers.