So I have probably said it before. A carreer in the military has really given me a lot of things on this pivot that I haven't had to deal with before. Sometimes simple: How many suits should I own. Going with 7. one for each day, plus a spare, then a nice black one for parties and such.

Others, a lot of unknowns. Potential employers aren't on the same schedule. currently, 4 potential offers:

  1. Agency in Toronto. lots of opportunities to network in finance, decent peers, female director that saw fit to mention workshop training she's done... Kind of 'diversity training' feel to it. Already past second interview, usually 1 month turnaround between interactions. spouse can transfer at any time. would probably be best pay,
  2. General IT company here. Nothing special. First interview, expect manager next. 2 weeks for HR response, their words. Sr Analyst level
  3. Financial trading company. Sounds like google with their people management, fully expect them to have a work hard play hard attitude. Agent worked hard to tweak resume, treating placement as a badge of honor, would make 7 for her. closer to sysadmin stuff, but great ability to develop
  4. Local company. Already know a ton of people there, great opportunities. great ability to develop

So if they all had offers at once, I would go with 4, 3, 1, 2. But based on order of receiving interviews, it's 1, 2, 4, 3.

Financially, I have no pressure to accept any of them, and am only taking one if I have a good chance to pad the resume for a nice bump in 2 years to senior manager or D level (if lucky), or own company if I get my shit together faster.

I would rather be prepared if it came up, though 1 and 4 I'd accept with a fair offer, 2 and 3 would have to be a little better pay wise, 2 being a lot better pay to accept.

  • Is there industry standard delaying tactics if need be? whats a reasonable 'wait' period before y n?
  • Anyone have some insight on what to do, should offers come in while others are up in the air?