Multiple good job offers, opinions?

I'm working at a small company now, having first worked at a large one, and all of the recruiters that speak to me mention the big name on my CV.

The little company means nothing to them.

A lot of the guys I work with have said that I'm in a far stronger position purely because of the name on the CV. Yes, I'm much happier at the smaller one, but it's an easy move to make from an established name to a small company. Much trickier the other way round.
 
George Hincapie said:
You're missing the point. The question was be happy at work with half salary or unhappy on full salary. Work is just a means to an end, so it's of little consequence whether you are happy at work or not as long as the financial reward secures your personal life and you're happy in that.

I actually am happy at work, but there have been times when I haven't been. My family has always been there though and that's the motivation.
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Until the pressures, stress and unhappiness at work overflow into your family life; either you, or they, have had enough of you being grumpy and always needing a shoulder to cry on and your marriage breaks down and you lose everything.

You spend far too much time at work to be unhappy and it is not worth it.
 
For me, heart would say the small company, but head would say the BBC. If you don't need the money then this shouldn't concern you too much.
 
Participant said:
So you're not a small company man but you think it's better to be in a small company?

OP - play the long game. You won't be retired in 10 years, or if you are, working for the BBC now doesn't preclude it. Far from it.
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Read what I said again. You have an issue with me that much is obvious, but it seems to cloud your ability to read or be objective, anger does that.

I didn't say he should or shouldn't work in either role, I said simply using your argument was simplistic, which it is and as others agreed, but you chose to focus on me again, not for the first time.

You seek a simple black and white big good, small bad argument, which is mad when you know nothing more than one of the companies.
 
Housey said:
You seek a simple black and white big good, small bad argument, which is mad when you know nothing more than one of the companies.
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BBC vs. some unnamed small company...yeah, I don't think it's totally wild, based on the facts presented, to have an opinion that the BBC is the one to plump for when it comes to future prospects and potential for development. But then I'm not a small company man.

Actually I suppose stating an opinion was a bit bold of me in hindsight, despite the OP stating 'I would love to hear peoples thoughts and opinions!'.

Instead I should probably have taken your bold stance of 'I didn't say he should or shouldn't work in either role'.
 
I did decide on the smaller company over the BBC job and declined the position, yet I've got that feeling where I'm hoping they will ring back...

Can't believe how indecisive I am.
 
holymonk said:
I'd tell the BBC you have had another offer at £xxx. If they match it you'll accept their offer, if not go for the other.
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This is also how I would have played it. As I see you have basically done I guess.

George Hincapie said:
I wouldn't. Money is the reason I work, I don't have to be happy at work just well rewarded. I am supremely happy at home and that's enough for me.
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I too feel that way. But, like you, it's easy to say that when you are actually relatively happy at your work. I did used to work for min wage in a horrible job for 4 years though, and whilst I didn't like the job, I was happy enough to be bringing in some money. So I don't really care too much how happy I am at work.

Jim99 said:
I'm working at a small company now, having first worked at a large one, and all of the recruiters that speak to me mention the big name on my CV.

The little company means nothing to them.

A lot of the guys I work with have said that I'm in a far stronger position purely because of the name on the CV. Yes, I'm much happier at the smaller one, but it's an easy move to make from an established name to a small company. Much trickier the other way round.
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I too have some bigger names on my CV (the second biggest company in the world at one point), as well as smaller ones. The bigger ones get you noticed for sure. I generally feel happier working for smaller companies though. You're often regarded as more than just a number in smaller companies.

Housey said:
Let us know how it goes and good luck to you!
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X2. I would be very interested.
 
Ended my previous job around a week and a half ago now and started at my new place at the start of this week.

Only had 2 days here but initial impressions are excellent, seems a great company to work for. Fair, flexible and the team here are awesome and cycling in to work in just 15 minutes cannot be beaten. No messing with hardware and simply been provided the exact machine I requested.

Think I am going to have a much more productive and enjoyable work life for a bit! My previous job was horrific, terrible commute, long hours and my manager was making my life an utter misery and simply doing my job difficult. This place is the polar opposite.

Cheers again for the opinions and feedback :)
 
Participant said:
BBC vs. some unnamed small company...yeah, I don't think it's totally wild, based on the facts presented, to have an opinion that the BBC is the one to plump for when it comes to future prospects and potential for development. But then I'm not a small company man.

Actually I suppose stating an opinion was a bit bold of me in hindsight, despite the OP stating 'I would love to hear peoples thoughts and opinions!'.

Instead I should probably have taken your bold stance of 'I didn't say he should or shouldn't work in either role'.
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What ever your opinion on Housey, and I've long since stopped posting and reading enough on here to form any kind of opinion on members outside of any direct interactions I've had with them....

Is however right on this occasion.

You can't just draw the conclusion that working for the BBC would be any better in the long run simply because it's a "big company" or "the BBC"

From what I've read, we don't even know the job he has been offered, it could be for head tea lady for all I've seen, in which case it doesn't matter if it's the British Broadcasting Corperation or Bob Baileys Carpets in the long run.
 
rIcK said:
Think I am going to have a much more productive and enjoyable work life for a bit! My previous job was horrific, terrible commute, long hours and my manager was making my life an utter misery and simply doing my job difficult. This place is the polar opposite.
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I've always wondered if someone has a fairly tense relationship with their immediate superior/line manager how the reference process pans out for the new job? I mean, maybe your manager liked you and you just didn't like him? But if the tension goes both ways could they give a poor reference in malice?
 
Having recently made the switch from a large corporate (And relatively famous company in the finance industry) to a much smaller company (compare 500 users in an office to about 10 at a push) I can honestly say I prefer it in every way. Ignoring the substantial increase in pay, everyone is more relaxed, laidback, there is no loops to jump through to get things done etc...

Overall as much as I enjoyed my last job, I'm much happier at this one. Which to me is what matters most.
 
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trickycurve said:
I've always wondered if someone has a fairly tense relationship with their immediate superior/line manager how the reference process pans out for the new job? I mean, maybe your manager liked you and you just didn't like him? But if the tension goes both ways could they give a poor reference in malice?
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Companies don't tend to give anything but dates you worked there and the position.

Saves you turning around and suing them later.
 
trickycurve said:
I've always wondered if someone has a fairly tense relationship with their immediate superior/line manager how the reference process pans out for the new job? I mean, maybe your manager liked you and you just didn't like him? But if the tension goes both ways could they give a poor reference in malice?
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It would be very rare for your manager to provide a reference.
 
Id say BBC. I have worked in small companies and it can be great but sometimes it can be poor.

In the small company you will be the one and expected to work every hour of the day to meet deadlines. Lack of benefits. Stuck in one role.

However for me in a big company you work with massive resources alongside you, so the work gets done better/quicker. Lots of benefits. Also if cuts happen there is more chance of being redeployed. More chances for internal promotion and development.

This is from my own personal experience.
 
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