FlappyLappy Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Hey Guys, I am in a bit of a dilemma. I have signed off on a job offer of $40k in a entry level Accounts Payable position that starts in a week and a half. The company has myself and 2 others in the acct department. Growth will be slow. They said they will provide full training and software training (use some custom software) Yesterday I had an interview with a oil and gas company in calgary for a position that is similar Its a Accounts Payable/Junior Accountant role. This organization uses SAP (ERP system) which I have zero experience in. I know I can do the accounts payable portion of the job thats easy, the junior stuff I have done in school but never in the work place. I guess my question is how flexible are some organizations with training and being patient with a new hire who is willing to learn. BTW these guys offered $53k and tons of growth potential in calgary. I have to decide by 430pm monday Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KING ALBERTS Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 depends how solid the contract is that you signed... but i would go for more money... you might think your doing the right thing by sticking with the first guys you signed a contract to - but in a matter of weeks, even days, you will regret not going for the higher paying job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mau5trap Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Wooaaahhh calm down there Justin Schultz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmcookies1975 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 If you're willing to learn/move take the Calgary job...it will give you more in the long run (experience, new skills) and a fancy title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlappyLappy Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 If you're willing to learn/move take the Calgary job...it will give you more in the long run (experience, new skills) and a fancy title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlappyLappy Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Wooaaahhh calm down there Justin Schultz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlappyLappy Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 depends how solid the contract is that you signed... but i would go for more money... you might think your doing the right thing by sticking with the first guys you signed a contract to - but in a matter of weeks, even days, you will regret not going for the higher paying job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Take the second option. Very difficult to get into Oil/Gas. Don't worry about training. If they offered you the position they are ready to train you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Im not sure it was through another agency and I signed the paper work on aug 1st but dont start till the 21st. I signed it and the VP signed it so im not sure if I will be held liable or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tearloch7 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 What Shifty said ^^^ .. use the extra money to get the Canuck package and do the three game west coast trip as a reward .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlappyLappy Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Take the second option. Very difficult to get into Oil/Gas. Don't worry about training. If they offered you the position they are ready to train you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tearloch7 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Im just a bit hesitant. Living in calgary all my life i know oil and gas is where its at. I lost my sales job last december and have never been able to find permanent FT employment since then, until now. So im just a bit hesitant because the lower paying job I know i can do, the higher paying is going to have a learning curve (also fear of getting fired) so thats where im stuck. Also as a side note, I went into this oil and gas interview yesterday and bombed it on Purpose and they still called and want to hire me so I am jsut wondering WTF is up with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlappyLappy Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Never wear a mini-skirt to an interview again .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Take #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vancanfan Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Take the better paying job in Calgary, buy yourself a big screen plasma TV, get Center Ice for the season and your good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlappyLappy Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Take #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlappyLappy Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Take the better paying job in Calgary, buy yourself a big screen plasma TV, get Center Ice for the season and your good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vancanfan Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Already in calgary. Already have like 5 big screens and get center ice every year. I saw every nucks game last year. But why would u take the better paying job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawkSniper Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Already in calgary. Already have like 5 big screens and get center ice every year. I saw every nucks game last year. But why would u take the better paying job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlappyLappy Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Would you seriously consider being paid less knowing you could make more elsewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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