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I just recently have moved from the uk to holland to live with my girlfriend.
Previously i worked as a sales assistant bordering on superviser in a department store, but i am very interested in computers.
Since i have been in holland and applied for two possitions i have now the choice of which to choose from.
They are both possitions within a call center-answering calls,tech support etc.
I just cannot choose between which company to go for!

Company 1.

A young,already succesful company based about 30 min away via public transport.
Only 500+ employees but renowned in the world for its satalite navigation products.
In this company i would be answering calls from the general public regarding theyre satalite navigation products.

Salary €1.850 pm

Company is offering a great opputunity since it is young and vastly expanding.

I am not sure what else this company has to offer with regards to health insurance discounts,travel costs etc.

Company 2.

A famous,worldwide established company within the it sector providing networks and workstation support to buisness clients throughout the world.

In this company i would be recieving support calls from certain companies or busines's.

One hour or longer journey via public transport,inc 2 changes.

300.000+ Employees

Salary €1.900 pm

A company promissing to invest in collegues development providing they reach targets within the job-also with an online university to take technical/social courses on the internet.

A 6% discount on health insurance.

Travel paid for.

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Bear in mind i would enjoy working more with computers than satalite navagation products,-although having no previous experience i am unsure which would be more enjoyable for me.
I am scared if i choose job 1 because its a young company but with a more publicaly known name that the actual job will be more boring and it will be harder for me to shine.
Although because it is a young company i may be able to go further.

Job 2 would be more focussed on computers and would offer a big name if i was to move further into the I.T Sector, but job 1 is more of a publicly renowned company and would maybe look better on my cv.

Please help me choose betweens these jobs as i have to decide soon!

ChadTheFrog · Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 8:05 am Post subject:

Are you kidding me? I'm the only one that voted and replied?

Well, I chose Company 1 because the jobs seem similar, but if you're moving there to be with your girlfriend that 1+ hour a day to and from work is going to get on your nerves. You'll be spending 2 or more hours a day in transit.

What was your end decision?

Ciprian13 · Expert Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 240 Career Advice: +0/-0

I'll choose the second job because you work in a large company and you have the opportunity to make a better carrer there than in the first company.I also believe that if you make some sacrifices like a longer journey to work etc these things will be "repaid" to you when you'll be promoted.

ChadTheFrog · Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 5:05 am Post subject:

Oh no 50% / 50% ! Now he's really going to be confused! Very Happy

I wonder which one he picked?

Ciprian13 · Expert Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 240 Career Advice: +0/-0

I believe that you should vote guys in this poll this way we can help him choose a job between these 2,if he didn't choose one yet.
So guys I welcome you to vote in this poll,because there are more than 400 views for this topic but only 2 votes.

ChadTheFrog · Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 8:07 am Post subject:

Anyway, it is sad that this guy posted the message in September and he didn't get a single reply or vote until December! Most likely he has already made the decision. I just wish he would return to let us know which one he made.

Thanks mod for regulating the forum.

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