Ok Let me first tell you what i have:
1) I work for a consulting group that has a long standing contract at the US. Dept Of Transportation. I have in process a level two Security Clearance. It's not done going through it takes a good deal of time. 3 weeks of vacation a week of personal leave (sick etc).
Like what im doing.. a mix between a little old school development work and a lot of new stuff (which was a big deal for me.. you always need to learn as much as you can in the IT field). Tuition reimbursement and a allowance for books etc for the office. Full benefits.. i mean full everything even 401k matching. Making a solid salary.
The dilemma:
I have an offer on the table for a job change. it's with another contracting org. but with the Dept of Treasury literally right down the street from where i am now.
The pro's:
30K more a year and hourly so ability to make more.
Seems just as stable as where im at now (will verify this)
Some of the cons that have me thinking really hard:
No security clearance. this is my big thing here.. A clearance will get you in the door anywhere before someone who doesn't. Here in the DC metro area that’s crucial. I could probably walk across the street to NSA and get in the door quick. The company i'd be going to so far has said they don’t require a clearance so can't take it over to finish it and get it to me. This will be a MAJOR bargaining chip when i go for the in person interview on monday afternoon.
1 week less vacation same amount personal leave... not a big deal i can cope with that for 30k + more a year
No health insurance but they offer through a company for a discounted rate at 4000 a year for just one person. This kinda sucks ass but still not a deal breaker. I can deal with that.. i can go independent and get health care somewhere else for cheaper.
Going into a new place starting all over after being where i am for a few months already.
Not sure where they stand on tuition reimbursements.. allowance and helping me further my knowledge.. (this will also be a huge bargaining chip as well)
Anyway.. those are the big deal pro's and con's. Here's the questions i have so far. And my big question is what would you ask if you were in this situation.
1)How long is the contract with DOT.. when did it start when does it end.. how many re competes has XXX (consulting company) won and plans to continue the contract.
2) What if XXX company loses the contract? Will i be placed or let go?
3) What’s the benefits package include
4) What are my Education options concerning Certifications and tuition.
5) WILL YOU PICK UP MY CLEARANCE?
6) I need more questions to ask.. what do you think..
Thinking of changing jobs.. a very hard decision even though there is a lot of money involved
1) I work for a consulting group that has a long standing contract at the US. Dept Of Transportation. I have in process a level two Security Clearance. It's not done going through it takes a good deal of time. 3 weeks of vacation a week of personal leave (sick etc).
Like what im doing.. a mix between a little old school development work and a lot of new stuff (which was a big deal for me.. you always need to learn as much as you can in the IT field). Tuition reimbursement and a allowance for books etc for the office. Full benefits.. i mean full everything even 401k matching. Making a solid salary.
The dilemma:
I have an offer on the table for a job change. it's with another contracting org. but with the Dept of Treasury literally right down the street from where i am now.
The pro's:
30K more a year and hourly so ability to make more.
Seems just as stable as where im at now (will verify this)
Some of the cons that have me thinking really hard:
No security clearance. this is my big thing here.. A clearance will get you in the door anywhere before someone who doesn't. Here in the DC metro area that’s crucial. I could probably walk across the street to NSA and get in the door quick. The company i'd be going to so far has said they don’t require a clearance so can't take it over to finish it and get it to me. This will be a MAJOR bargaining chip when i go for the in person interview on monday afternoon.
1 week less vacation same amount personal leave... not a big deal i can cope with that for 30k + more a year
No health insurance but they offer through a company for a discounted rate at 4000 a year for just one person. This kinda sucks ass but still not a deal breaker. I can deal with that.. i can go independent and get health care somewhere else for cheaper.
Going into a new place starting all over after being where i am for a few months already.
Not sure where they stand on tuition reimbursements.. allowance and helping me further my knowledge.. (this will also be a huge bargaining chip as well)
Anyway.. those are the big deal pro's and con's. Here's the questions i have so far. And my big question is what would you ask if you were in this situation.
1)How long is the contract with DOT.. when did it start when does it end.. how many re competes has XXX (consulting company) won and plans to continue the contract.
2) What if XXX company loses the contract? Will i be placed or let go?
3) What’s the benefits package include
4) What are my Education options concerning Certifications and tuition.
5) WILL YOU PICK UP MY CLEARANCE?
6) I need more questions to ask.. what do you think..
Thinking of changing jobs.. a very hard decision even though there is a lot of money involved
