# Which job would you take?

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**Created:** [February 20, 2006, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-job-would-you-take/179485 "2006-02-20T17:15:08Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 20, 2006, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-job-would-you-take/179485/1 "2006-02-20T17:15:08Z")

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I originally posted this poll in the Job Seekers forum but think it would be better suited here since I feel more of my peers are in this forum room. :hugegrin:. Please pick a poll choice and feel free to offer your reason why. Thanks

Ok I have two Flash Web Development job options that I am on the fence about. + signs are for things I like about it over the other job. ? signs mean I am waiting to know more about it through their HR department.

Job #1:

- 70K (contract w/ possibility to renew)

- little growth
- out of pocket health insurance $32.60/wk, $100 deductible, $15 co-pay, $20K/yr cap
- " dental $8.41/wk, $1500/yr cap
- vision (discounts bundled w/ dental)
- no life insurance
- 401k (no matching)
- no chance of relocation after being with the company for a while
- no travel involved
- no telecommute
- no paid vacation

- great location & weather
- great local & housing options (ie. on the beach)
- lots of outdoor activity areas in vicinity
- new place

- like the work of Job #2 more than this. (ammended)
- poor public transportation infrastructure

- SW USA

Job #2:

- 45K (perm)

- growth both in duties and salary
- 100% health
- 100% dental
- 100% vision
- 100% life

- 401k (no matching)

- light travel involved
- telecommute
- 3 weeks vacation

- location is very seasonal
- not many great housing locations
- some outdoor activity areas in vicinity
- been here for 5 years

- like work that I would be performing
- great public transportation infrastructure

- NE USA