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Option 2 without a doubt
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Option 2. You’re still saving just fine, you’re in a better living situation, and it’s easier to make more money in future when your base is higher. It’s not even close IMO unless really you want to be close to family and friends.
Option 2 is going to be better for you long run
Option 2
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Depends on your priorities. You looking to be independent and swang that thang or save as much as possible?
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Option 2 money is no match for the experience and growth you will gain from just being on your own and paying your own bills
How much would you be making in 10 years in each option? And how important is that to you? Learning is a compound investment, you should be prioritizing that above all else. I was making 65k 10 years ago and now make almost 2m. The 20k a year in savings means literally nothing compared to a good trajectory
Option 1 for sure! I feel like the 84k doesn’t mean so much if you’re going to have to spend so much more.
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saving the extra money is enticing, but this is my first year out of college so i’m not sure if that should be my highest priority atm
I would do option one. You aren’t paying student loans (assuming you have them) yet, and you haven’t built up any assets. Saving $10k more is that much more you can have towards a down payment on a car or house, or $10k you can utilize to use to move in ~1 year! Instead of seeing it as “ugh, I’m moving in with my parents again!” See it as, “I’m going to save a lot of money that my peers aren’t and I’m going to get a HUGE leg up on them!” The cost of living crisis is huge right now and any amount you can save will do you better in the future!
Option 1 for next year.
Definitely option 1
19k diff you’re not taking into account taxes.
Why do you have to think about meeting other people when you already have an s/o and family?
Family, love > career.
Took option 2 and kinda regret it (numbers were different and made sense but at what cost)
City is a big factor so you have to share that detail for better perspective.
Very lonely - things to be desired in role. Feeling stuck 1000 miles away from friends and family to lean on. Yes I’m glad I’m making more money than I was but for you? The after tax variance might not be worth it unless you move to a city that you really enjoy and you make tons of friends.
Don’t spend so much on a new car and go with 2
Rising Star
Option 1 for me. You can always jump to a better job after a year and it can be remote
I’m in a similar boat. I plan on staying at home living with my parents until I can afford to buy something. Spending 2k+ a month on rent just isn’t it for me. Plus I’m happy at home.
Which do you think would be a better career fit? A better life fit?
My first career decisions were a bit different to yours. I chose more money in a LCOL over career fit for my first job, and I was lucky to move away and pivot out since I was miserable. I then ended up in strategy consulting in my hometown (also a LCOL), which was a great career fit and allowed me to save a lot of money for future goals (e.g. an MBA).
For a first job, I would probably prioritize career fit since you don’t want to get pigeonholed. If career fit is option 2, you can always parlay consulting experience into a role (industry or otherwise) closer to family. If option 1 is what you want to do, then I would go with option 1 since it’s the best career fit and life fit.
2. Def 2. You can always drop back down.
Rising Star
Congrats on the 2 offers!
1-Where do you see things moving with your SO? Do you want to go the next step, and if so, how likely will they be able to join you in the new city?
2- how do you like the new city and it strat company? If you didn’t feel a great connection to either, then that becomes far less attractive.