Which is a better job?
By admin on May 30, 2007 in Financial Services
netman110 asked:
Please pray that the field that are in is IT (Network Admin) To take a job that 1. It is in Indianapolis, Indiana with flex time that I have 700 direct users and 1 of the 2 per 30,000 people a year longer I have to pay insurance is 4000 per year for a total income of 26,000 a year with my assessment of the cost me $ 600 a month, and little likelihood of finding good IT work 2nd A job in New York that I have to go to places and work with the basic problems of the computer (the software load IE, install printers, etc.) to 36,000 per year with free medical dental and vision for a total income of all 36,000 'year with an apartment that is around $ 1000 a month, but with good potential for a better job because of where it is. Please respond with a 1 or 2 and your reason why. Thanks Yes I have previous experience. A degree in computer programming and in a couple of small jobs
Please pray that the field that are in is IT (Network Admin) To take a job that 1. It is in Indianapolis, Indiana with flex time that I have 700 direct users and 1 of the 2 per 30,000 people a year longer I have to pay insurance is 4000 per year for a total income of 26,000 a year with my assessment of the cost me $ 600 a month, and little likelihood of finding good IT work 2nd A job in New York that I have to go to places and work with the basic problems of the computer (the software load IE, install printers, etc.) to 36,000 per year with free medical dental and vision for a total income of all 36,000 'year with an apartment that is around $ 1000 a month, but with good potential for a better job because of where it is. Please respond with a 1 or 2 and your reason why. Thanks Yes I have previous experience. A degree in computer programming and in a couple of small jobs
On Jun 4, 2007, BlazedNtwiSteD said:
knowing the fact that NEW York is Expensive, plus with $1000 a month just for rent. I would go for the job in Indiana.
So # 1.
Also, you will be managing 700 users. Stick with them for 1.5 year and you’ll definitely find a good job.
Also, when you look for a job, its really on you on what and how much you want, you should know your own value as well.
Have you had any previous experience?
On Jun 6, 2007, pittpenguins71 said:
I fyou go to NY, you can always live in Northern, NJ & take the train to work. You can find a 1 bedroom for about 750 – 850 a month plus utils.
On Jun 7, 2007, giggleblue said:
i would say job one. i believe your insurance payments should be tax deductable. also job one would look better on a resume as it has more responsibility. it would give you the experience you need to move on to a job in a bigger city, for a higher pay later on.
keep in mind that cost of living in new york is going to be a whole lot higher, beyond the cost of the apartment. ie food, transportation, ect.
On Jun 9, 2007, finance_coder said:
Where do you live now? As someone who recently moved from a small town to Chicago, I can say you might be in for some culture shock if you’ve never lived in a huge city like New York. It costs a *lot* to live in a big city; Chicago is high, and I’m sure New York is worse. There are other hidden costs, too, like transportation: the traffic is terrible, so you’ll have to take the subway, bus, cab or walk everywhere. General stuff like clothing and food, and basic services will probably cost more in New York.
Not to discourage New York, of course, I’m just pointing out some things you may not have considered.
Indianapolis isn’t a small town by any means, and I’m sure there are *plenty* of good IT jobs there. Even though the amount of cash you’ll make in Indy is less than New York, I think you’ll find your dollar goes a lot farther.
But if you’re drawn to the big city… New York does have everything you could ever want.
Good luck!
On Jun 12, 2007, Meems said:
2- because it has potential to lead to a better job. Also, those benefits add up even if they don’t increase your base pay.
On Jun 13, 2007, Zeebarista said:
#1.
Because NY is spendy!!! You will have a better chance of finding cheap living just outside of Indy than just outside NY.
Unless the job is in Buffalo or something, then that would less expensive.
On Jun 14, 2007, truth_peace_love said:
If you go to the website, (it’s the 1st search result when you google “cost of living”), you’ll see that when comparing the cost of living (rent, utilities, food, entertainment, toothpaste, etc.) in Indy to the C.O.L. in NYC, it costs 113% more to live in NYC. In other words, it’s more than twice as expensive to live in NYC…or your money only goes half as far (actually less) than in Indy.
A salary of $36,000 in NYC therefore translates to about $16,890 in Indy. And in Indy, even after insurance, you’re making $26,000; but you’d need to make at least $55,446 (according to bestplaces.net) in NYC to maintain the same standard of living.
Also, you get vaulted to a higher tax bracket when you take the higher salary. The federal tax cutoff is $30,650, so you will get taxed at a higher rate if you go with NYC over Indy. Specifically, your federal income tax rate (based on 2006 rates) on $36,000 (NYC) is 15.44%, and on $30,000 (Indy), it’s 12.52%. The more you make, the more they take. State taxes are also higher for New York: low 4.0% – high 6.85% vs. flat tax of 3.4% for Indiana (source: taxadmin.org). So not only does your money not go as far in NYC, but they also take more from you.
But it’s not just about money. Though you didn’t say how old you are, you indicated that you have some experience. Based on the fact that you’re considering two very different jobs, I’m guessing you’re essentially at the beginning of your career and don’t have a lot of experience…so the future is wide open. Lucky you.
I definitely think it will look a lot better on your resume to have managed a network of 700 users.
The job in NYC sounds more like tech support, a divergence from your current career, which you’ve said is network admin., so I assume you’re considering it because of the possibility of better jobs in NYC. If you’re doing network admin. now, that would un-linearize your resume. If it’s early in your career, that’s not the end of the world, but it’s not ideal.
Also, I think someone in this type of job would be considered a bit more replaceable than a network admin.–thus the Indy job pays you $26,000 in “Indy dollars” and the NYC tech support job really only pays you about $17,000 (in “Indy dollars”–closer to “real world” dollars since NYC is one of the most expensive places to live).
On the other hand, the network admin. job sounds like an good entry- or mid-level position in your field (don’t know the specifics); so not only would that not mess up your resume, but these days almost all companies, even the smaller ones, have a network that needs TLC. So you should really be able to find a job anywhere, especially with a few years’ experience (which you would get in Indy). If you get your foot in the door in Indy and make a good showing, you’ve got the makings of a fine career. And the only way to go is up.
So my long-winded answer is: go with #1. It’s good that you’ve got your eye on the future, and I think your long-term interests will be better served this way. Get some experience, work hard, and polish up your resume with impressive accomplishments. In addition to describing your technical expertise, use hard numbers on your resume like “Managed 700 users in 2007″; and show achievements and progressive responsibilities like “Received promotion and 10% raise for high achievement and exceptional customer service” and “Assigned to manage the entire department of 2,000 users in 2008″.
Volunteer for more responsibilities (and kick butt with the ones you already have). Introduce/innovate/implement new technologies that save time, cut costs, and/or improve efficiency/performance/service. And make and maintain good industry contacts and work references, touching base with them at least once or twice a year. People move around a lot these days, from one company to another; you never know when someone can give you an excellent job lead–and word-of-mouth is the best way to get a good job these days.
You’ll gain more experience in Indy (and in your line of work) and buff up your resume, even if it’s just for a few years. And who knows, there might be more potential there than you think! But if one day you decide you do want to go to NYC (or anywhere else), you should be able to find a job that _starts off_ at $55,000–or higher. Living hand-to-mouth is no fun, and stressing about money will take a serious toll on your job performance as well as your personal life: definitely a lose/lose situation. If you’re in NYC, you should be able to truly enjoy it! And just because you take a job in Indy, it doesn’t mean you have to stay there forever…unless there’s something you’re not telling us.
Peace and good luck.
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