Help with choice

[reltserw]

Ok, quick briefing about me: Undergrad in 2006, straight to Grad school with a grad assistant position, MBA in May of 2009. No great experience so I've had some trouble finding a decent job opportunity in this economy.

Now on my plate, two very different job opportunities and need some advice:

Option one: A very large and well known bank offers me a position as a credit manager. This position is basically a financial services sales position. The company has set up a career path for me to follow (and everyone else that is in this position), starting salary at $30k a year plus up to $3k of commission per month, and full dental, medical and vision. Once you get promoted the cap moves to $10k per month in commission and raise in salary. This career path continues until you have the opportunity to run a branch yourself, move to district manager, and so forth depending on performance.

Option two: A local, but rapidly growing construction company has offered me a position as a project/construction manager. My first job would be running a $500k job site by myself, with help from the base office. This job would last 6 months and then I'd be moved to another site. They are offering $55k salary, plus a company car, medical, dental, and vision coverage. This position would obviously put me in a position with more responsibility and managing employees.

My questions to you guys: Which job would have more of a promising career and which do you recommend? I really like the opportunity with the bank but, although being a people person, I am not sure that I want a sales position. This position, being a big bank, could have more security.

The construction management position worries me because it could be a very open ended career path. Projects will come and go, and there is that possibility that there is no project to run.

Any help or experience with either would be greatly appreciated

[gdudak]

Obviously the big pay difference would lead many to take the construction job. Also, the luxury of a company car is a big advantage.

However, you are still young. Go with the one you think would be more interesting and excites you more. They say the average person changes career choices 3-5 times in their life. So don't be so worried about making the perfect career-based choice. Both will give you valuable experience and could lead to great opportunities.

So if I were you I would weigh the pros and cons of each, but ultimately go with the one you think you will enjoy more. Good luck!

[KA]

Obviusly each of the offers has it's advantages & disadvantages. Some prefer higher earnings over career path, while some prefer the career path. It really depends on your personal circumstances & what your preference is. This FAQ is about 2 confirmed offers, but it relates more to the pay difference than the actual positions http://kmd-solutions.com/FAQ-two-job-offers.htm