Job offer dilemma:
I am currently at a crossroads. I got two job offers: Digital Marketing Specialist at a global agency ($58k) and a Print Marketing Specialist at a grocery chain ($70k). I have always been more connected to my creative side and it has always been my goal to work at an agency; however the grocery chain offer pays way more (I live in DC) but it’s more of a data-driven position. Thoughts ?

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Can I have the other job? LOLOLOL jk
Happy that people are getting new jobs and offers in the current climate. The struggle is real.

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How do the career paths/promotion opportunities differ? Do they have different expectations for work-life balance?

I don’t work in the space, but I would tell the agency that you have another offer at $70K but you prefer to work at the agency, and ask them if they can meet (or come close) to the $70K.

Does the agency pair new employees with a mentor? That alone could be worth the temporary trade-off in salary.

The agency position will give you exposure to a wider range of marketing experiences, which will almost definitely help you later in your career obtaining more senior positions and higher $.

Take the company. You can freelance on the side for more creative projects

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