Sweet! Got a job offer!

[mjr]

It's a bit farther than I wanted to drive (by probably 5 miles or so, but that's not too bad), about twice as far as I currently do (but in the other direction). I'm a wee bit concerned about traffic, though. Especially considering that the freeway it's off of is usually pretty congested in the AM/PM.

But it's a 35.4% increase (or thereabouts) over my current salary.

I'll also get to do more design and development (software), and I'll get to use newer techniques and technologies.

I haven't told my employer yet, because I just got the offer yesterday and they wanted me to talk it over with my family.

I'm heavily leaning toward taking it.

[taxguykarl]

This sounds good to me. Other than the commute, what's the downside?

[mjr]

This sounds good to me. Other than the commute, what's the downside?

Well, they did tell me that I may have to work late occasionally. This is something I really, really don't like to do. It's not out of laziness, it's because I value my family time and my "personal" time. I also have school work, as well.

I probably am going to take it (I'm about 80-85% sure at this point). I just hate the whole dynamic of turning in a resignation letter, and that whole process.