Filed under: From Pharma to Farm | Tags: anxiety, From Pharma to Farm, gut, job search, tough decisions
It’s been a 48-hour whirlwind. I’ve been struggling with exactly how much I can say about my job search, because now I’m really in the thick of the interviewing process. This is not an anonymous blog; it is simply not polite to be blowing up spots all over the dang place. So, I can’t be too specific, but I will say that I’m in an interesting situation right now!
I’ve been offered a position with a nonprofit organization doing what most closely approximates my dream job at this point in time, and yes, it is a giant cut in pay from what I’ve been used to in the very-for-profit world of Big Pharma. But there are other perks, like, oh, I don’t know, actually enjoying what I do for a living and not wanting to strangle others or myself. It’s a tough decision, though, because I’m still waiting to hear from another opportunity about the next step in their interview process, and I don’t want to totally close the door on them; they’re a little more tangential to my interests, but they will (likely) pay a little better, and they have better benefits.
My gut is telling me to take the offer since it’s there for me, and oh, did I mention, they do incredible work that I admire greatly? And did I mention that the two people I interviewed with have now both called me today to reiterate how much they want me to join their team? And, they said that they would consider inching up the salary, as well — which is much appreciated and yes, definitely one of the only things that’s causing me to hesitate.
The other is… I’m not sure if they offer dental insurance, and I totally forgot to ask earlier today.
