the life begins - I guess there is always something to be unhappy about
So, I got a job offer. I went to interview with FactSet, and really, I only interviewed with them because they sent an email asking me to set up a phone interview. I did the phone interview, and then they are telling me they are flying me to Connecticut. It's all a little surreal that I'm getting a job offer for a job that I never really even applied to.
It's an amazing offer, and I don't think I would get a salary/benefits package better than this anywhere else. Plus, they do a four week training program where they teach you all aspects of the company then place you in a group where you are a best fit. That's really great because then I get to sort of choose what I'll be doing and I'll be sure that I can do it and enjoy it.
Everyone seemed very friendly as well. They are very social. And they have company social events like twice a week, it's ridiculous. They're very close to New York City too, so there's plenty to go do in the city and around the area. Lots to see =)
So I guess my issue is... I'm going to be away. I was really looking forward to coming home and being near everyone again. Not having time limits and having to leave, not having to drive forever to see everyone, not having to wait for weekends. But working for FactSet, I'll live around 2 hours away from everyone. It feels really disappointing.
I have until December 7th to give an answer. I have a hard time saying that I would turn down such an amazing job just because of location. But I know I could get another job too. I don't know. I'm feeling really torn between being really excited at having a job lined up, and an amazing one at that, and being pretty anxious about the possibility of continuing to be far away from everyone I care about. I know it's easier to get there and not as far, and people could always visit me and we could go sight-seeing in New York or whatever, there are plenty of trains and stuff. And it's such an amazing job offer, and so early. It would feel so good to be set already and not have to worry about finding a job anymore. And for such an excellent company! I really couldn't ask for a better job. I was just... I guess I had a different image of what my life would be like. I wasn't expecting more isolation. And while I'll probably make friends at work and everything, especially with all those social events... that doesn't mean that the old friends go away or that I want to see them any less.
What is the value of my choices?
It's an amazing offer, and I don't think I would get a salary/benefits package better than this anywhere else. Plus, they do a four week training program where they teach you all aspects of the company then place you in a group where you are a best fit. That's really great because then I get to sort of choose what I'll be doing and I'll be sure that I can do it and enjoy it.
Everyone seemed very friendly as well. They are very social. And they have company social events like twice a week, it's ridiculous. They're very close to New York City too, so there's plenty to go do in the city and around the area. Lots to see =)
So I guess my issue is... I'm going to be away. I was really looking forward to coming home and being near everyone again. Not having time limits and having to leave, not having to drive forever to see everyone, not having to wait for weekends. But working for FactSet, I'll live around 2 hours away from everyone. It feels really disappointing.
I have until December 7th to give an answer. I have a hard time saying that I would turn down such an amazing job just because of location. But I know I could get another job too. I don't know. I'm feeling really torn between being really excited at having a job lined up, and an amazing one at that, and being pretty anxious about the possibility of continuing to be far away from everyone I care about. I know it's easier to get there and not as far, and people could always visit me and we could go sight-seeing in New York or whatever, there are plenty of trains and stuff. And it's such an amazing job offer, and so early. It would feel so good to be set already and not have to worry about finding a job anymore. And for such an excellent company! I really couldn't ask for a better job. I was just... I guess I had a different image of what my life would be like. I wasn't expecting more isolation. And while I'll probably make friends at work and everything, especially with all those social events... that doesn't mean that the old friends go away or that I want to see them any less.
What is the value of my choices?