[Lari Sa]

Hello forum friends, seeking career advice:

I currently work for an affiliate of NYC, I have been here for almost 4 years. I passed my CPA exam last year and have received zero recognition for it. I am looking to change jobs but having a dilemma because of the phenomenal benefits I currently get.

Salary: 63k

Bonus eligible: no

Hours: 9-5 (not a minute longer)

Commute: ~ 1 hour by train

401k: 10% employer contribution (not matching)

Health ins: Free

Dental ins: approx. $40/month for me and spouse

Vacation: 23 days per year (but having a hard time taking off)

Sick: 15 days per year (but having a hard time taking off)

Holiday: 12 days per year

Likelihood of raise in next 2 years: zero

Likelihood of promotion in the next 2 years: zero

(Company has gone through 2 CEO’s, 3 CFO’s and 2 controllers in 3 years)

Potential job I am considereing:

Salary: 70k (approx 11% bump)

Bonus eligible: no

Hours: 9-6 (sometimes to 6:30-7)

Commute: ~ 40 minutes by car

401k: 3% matching (big difference, going to have to give away more of my income then i currently do)

Health ins: approx. 250-270 / month for just me (guessing 500+ for spouse and me)

Vacation: 15 days paid

Likelihood of raise in next 2 years: very likely, even if its 2-3% a year

(Company is a family office with what looks like a lot of stability)

There’s a lot for me to learn here and grow, but I don’t feel the salary is high enough esp when you take into account the health insurance….i think I’ll be making less than I am now

Should I hold out and wait for a better opportunity? Or take the job just to get out of where I am currently? Please share your thoughts, any and all thoughts help. What are you benefits? Whats out there in the market? What should I do?

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