Something I wish I learned earlier.

Apr 7, 2021
6:26:18pm

rad dawg All-American

Follow the money when you are younger. If you develop skills and experience, switching industries is always an option later on in life. Take the money while you are younger and more flexible.

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rad dawg

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Time

Need some advice on job offer etiquette

_Dakoko

4/7/21 6:19pm

Take the money

LaVellIfIKnow

4/7/21 6:21pm

It’s not the end of the world, especially if it’s not in an industry you care about

JOPE

4/7/21 6:21pm

Tell B you have another offer with a deadline. If they really want you, they'll

byubyu

4/7/21 6:22pm

accept A.. flip to B if needed good luck

cougfanz

4/7/21 6:23pm

Sounds like there is little to no consequence for accepting Firm A's offer other

hebercreeper

4/7/21 6:23pm

Turn them both down and take offer C

Ojiisan

4/7/21 6:25pm

Something I wish I learned earlier.

rad dawg

4/7/21 6:26pm

The above advice is not valuable in my opinion. No slight at them.

2Blue4U

4/7/21 6:27pm

So your advice is go with B, but A could be good too, but to also pray, but

byubyu

4/7/21 6:33pm

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DMVCougar

4/7/21 8:05pm

RE: So your advice is go with B, but A could be good to, but too also pray, but

2Blue4U

4/7/21 10:30pm

2Blue4U is wise beyond his years. Follow this advice and not the advice to

Tripod

4/7/21 6:58pm

Ask A for an extension.

Skeeziks

4/7/21 6:34pm

Sounds like you already have some contacts with B. Now you can build a bigger network with A, while making more money.

Jimo Dashen

4/7/21 6:51pm

I’m not sure if some read your post all the way through. “Taking the money” as

Turbo

4/7/21 7:43pm

If you're in the business school it's against the rules

wannnacruise

4/7/21 8:57pm

I can confirm this as well.

2Blue4U

4/7/21 10:32pm

Don't chase the money.

roseyscenario

4/8/21 9:39am

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