Anonymous wrote:I'd take the second job, even though I do like going into an office. The kicker is you could not pay me to go back and work for a grumpy manager, especially since she isn't all that fond of you.

This. Grumpy boss is a no no.

My impression is that both positions offer low to moderate pay, therefore, saving commuting costs and 15% higher pay makes the decision easy--plus no grumpy supervisor to deal with in person.

She is close to retirement and grumpy because she can't actually retire. You could be in for the long haul with someone getting more and more cranky for each year they can't retire.

Job 2 presuming the terms are locked. You will have more free time to find social outlets/volunteer work/etc that align with your own interests and timeframe if you want interaction.

If you took Job 1, would you slide into Grumpy Almost Retired Boss's role in a few years? And, if so, would that be a bigger paycheck and growth than Job 2 could ever give you?

Are you confident Job 2 will always be 100% telework? There's no chance of a bait-and-switch or a new policy of RTO that might happen? Or in-person monthly meetings that slowly become weekly in-person meetings, you get the picture.

15% difference to me is not worth it. For me even a $20k less for the WFH (150k vs 170k gross) is just $300 a week NET for weekly gas and lunches. .. plus

*One hour commute.
*70% in office,and may soon be more!?
*Grumpy manager
*Challenging work - which is even more so with a grumpy manager.
*”Option” for promotion but you don’t really want it plus may be harder to get with said grumpy manager

Versus

*Not that

I have the 2nd job scenario. I’d be retiring soon if I had the first. Ican see doing this long term now that I WFH. The work is straight forward. I feel valued . I’m not playing the work politics games. a lot of my coworkers are uounger and more go-getters who want exposure and promotions. They can have that 2-3 days RTO, commute, potlucks, pressure to attend happy hours, conversations in the halls, etc.

I am 50 - at home with my fanandblanket. But I’m an introvert and love it!

I thought I would not like telework but I’ve got a new routine and it’s fine. I do interact with people over teams video chat, I walk with neighbors in the am and I can do more in the evening because I’m home already no commute.