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OK, who's playing the practical joke?

posted by [personal profile] pmsumner at 03:11pm on 27/03/2006 under
Is it April 1st?
Go on, guess who called me at 1330 today?
Guess what Joanne from Dedicated Micros said?
If you said "We'd like to offer you the position", then you were right! Collect £100.

So, I now have 2 job offers. One for Dedicated Micros as a "Network Technical Support Engineer" in Manchester/Warrington, and one for The Lifestyle Group as a "Desktop Support Analyst" in Crewe. The one for DM is £3k more than TLG, but will involve a move after 3 months.

I'm verging towards to DM. The job sounds more interesting and the pay is higher. I know a few posts back I expressed my concern about the company but... can I really judge based on 2 people and an hour of their time?

I'm dreading calling Gail.
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posted by [identity profile] lorna-babes.livejournal.com at 02:33pm on 27/03/2006
honestly man - what are the chances?!?!

Such a dilema but I hope you make the right decision.

~Lorna~
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posted by [identity profile] phil99.livejournal.com at 06:35pm on 27/03/2006
*grins* Thank you :) There's no rights or wrongs - I'm sure!
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Righto

posted by [identity profile] lambertbehnke.livejournal.com at 02:53pm on 27/03/2006
I am sure you know this,
BUT do not say no to Lifestyle too soon.

Only after you have the signed paperwork from DM.

If you have to play the waiting game them then do,
because you don't want to end up with NO JOB!!!

So get a move on whoever you want to go with and keep the other one as a backup until the deal is done.

Lambert
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posted by [identity profile] phil99.livejournal.com at 03:22pm on 27/03/2006
I've said a definite yes to DM, and am awaiting paperwork in the post tomorrow which will be signed, sealed and returned, only then shall I call the others.

It's all groovy :)
I don't like the waiting game though!
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posted by [identity profile] msfledermaus.livejournal.com at 03:13pm on 27/03/2006
Oh man...when it rains, it pours!!
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posted by [identity profile] phil99.livejournal.com at 06:34pm on 27/03/2006
It's just about bloody typical really, isn't it.
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posted by [identity profile] elmyra.livejournal.com at 03:41pm on 27/03/2006
They're like buses. ;-)

Don't make a decision yet. Sleep on it. Talk to people. Do not call anyone from either company just yet (unless it is to get more information).
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posted by [identity profile] phil99.livejournal.com at 06:34pm on 27/03/2006
OK :)
Done, I've not called anyone. I'm waiting until I get some stuff in writing from both people - fingers crossed it'll be here soon.
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posted by [identity profile] albatros.livejournal.com at 05:23pm on 27/03/2006
Am I too late to chip in with my 2p?

I'd be inclined to take the job that you'll like the most, rather than the most money. After all, the reason you're moving is dissatisfaction and "Doo ti di doo!" mentality of the place you're currently at, and the lack of individuality and respect for you. I think you'll grow better in an environment that allows room for manoeuvre, perhaps even somewhere that has a 'small company' mentality, and if either of the posts offer that, I think you'd personally do better long-term, both financially and by satisfaction.
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posted by [identity profile] phil99.livejournal.com at 06:33pm on 27/03/2006
They're both relatively small companies, both have wriggle room and small teams. They're both support roles, however in very different areas. The desktop support role is well... exactly what it says, and the other one is a very specialised role within the support team.

It really is a tough choice. I believe that the 2nd one is the better in the long term, with chances to progress into other roles and even other companies within the same umbrella, whereas with the 1st one there's chances to go up in the world but I'm not sure there's as many places to go.

You're not too late at all :) No definite phone calls made yet. Nothing signed! Any and all comments gratefully received.
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posted by [identity profile] kellinux.livejournal.com at 11:03pm on 27/03/2006
that's fantastic! Congrats!
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posted by [identity profile] phil99.livejournal.com at 11:08pm on 28/03/2006
Thank you very much indeed! :))))
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Woo hoo!

posted by [identity profile] sbj180.livejournal.com at 11:28pm on 27/03/2006
Nice one Phil :-)

Best wishes from me.
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posted by [identity profile] phil99.livejournal.com at 11:09pm on 28/03/2006
Whoohoo! :) Thanks for the good thoughts and encouragement!
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posted by [identity profile] kkgirly.livejournal.com at 06:06am on 28/03/2006
Well done doll.
Take the highest paying. =)
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posted by [identity profile] phil99.livejournal.com at 11:09pm on 28/03/2006
*laughs* You're so mercenary :)
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posted by [identity profile] kkgirly.livejournal.com at 11:11pm on 28/03/2006
screw that. I'm realistic.
I love my job, but I'm far underpaid for what I do.
I'd take job boredom for more money.
Or a professional beer tester.

Either or really
*grin*
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*Boingy boingy boingy* Bounce!

posted by [identity profile] wandering-sag.livejournal.com at 08:20am on 29/03/2006
so so so happy for you
*HUGS*
If I had your number and if it wasn't (I think) the middle of the night, I'd call you to congratulate

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Re: *Boingy boingy boingy* Bounce!

posted by [identity profile] phil99.livejournal.com at 09:33am on 29/03/2006
*chuckles* I wouldn't care if it were the middle of the night! I'd appreciate it from you at any time of day (oooo)!

My contact details are here... http://phil99.livejournal.com/333404.html
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