I'm having a hard time deciding if I have a bad misconception of how important salary is in the long run. Here's as brief as I can make it:
Recently obtained BS in electrical engineering. Manufacturing company I interned for is offering me $73k with a $12k signing bonus, however, I would rate the work a 5/10 and it has nothing to do with what I really want to do-- PLC's and automation.
I've recieved two other job offers from a larger and smaller PLC company that does exactly what I love... PLC's, controls, automation, machine programming, etc. However, I've found their offers to be weaker at around $65k. This is pretty average for beginning EE's like myself I've discovered.
Ideally, I'd like to snag the signing bonus (contingent on working for a year) and finish up some of my intern projects,working at the manufacturing company for a year, and then leave for a PLC company like the two I mentioned.
Am I selling my soul for a one time payment from the manufacturing place, which won't make a big difference in the long run (almost 20k...)? Will this just hinder my progress in the engineering fields I actually enjoy? How about looking bad to future employers for only working at a company for a year?
I'm new to financial freedom and large salaries, so any help in making this decision is appreciated. I've been lurking on posts and the sidebar about starting my 401k and such. Thanks!!
Submitted February 10, 2018 at 12:36AM by RobertReloaded http://ift.tt/2ESP80W
