So I work in healthcare and live in NYC. I was offered 80K at a major hospital in Manhattan. 1199 Union, morning shift and 35hr/week. Double paid holidays, vacation days, etc... It's a 45 minute commute by subway.
However, I got offered 95K at a private institution. Pretty much corporate health care. It comes with health insurance, morning shift, 40hr/week, 5K sign on bonus, etc... This 95K job is ~31miles north from where I live. Meaning I'd have to drive; public transport is basically non-existent. I don't have a parking space at home. Basically I'd have to move up closer.
I'll be giving up my $740 monthly rent (family's apartment). If I do decide to move I'd want to invest in a co-op but I don't have the down payment for one. No debts, no car payments, 10k saved up.
I don't know what to do. I keep getting advised that the union job is better for me in the long run and that the salary will go up eventually. Not having a car payment is awesome but I'm also a tiny bit concerned about my safety using the subways these days.
Any questions please feel free to ask, as they will help me make a decision.
Thank you for your time.
P.S. I'm currently employed earning 34/hr. Using paid off car to commute 19 miles (40 mile round trip). Gas prices of course, are killing me.
Submitted June 14, 2022 at 08:08PM by assukkar https://ift.tt/qefrYlU
