Job offers?

I have three job offers on the table for roofing companies in our area, It is nice to be wanted, but not sure which one I should take. Can anyone offer advice?

A. This company will offer me $29 an hr to QC their roofers for the entire project. -No benefits offered at all -5 miles from my house and I drive my own truck -Project will last only 6 months as this company is primarily a siding contractor who recieved the roofing contract by defalt.

B. This company will offer me $20 an hr with a $500 signing bonus to QC their three roofing crews. -No benefits at all -I will be issued a company truck, cannot take the truck home -The shop is 2 miles from my house -I had been laid off before with this company previously

C. This company works nationally and is offering my $25 an hr, mileage, per-dim, and a host of other small tidbits. -I will have to travel out of state to achieve full time hrs, and spend most of my time away from the familly -Use my own truck where ever I go -Paid vacation after 1 yr -Medical plan is available, but at a high cost -This is a service position that can lead to future mgmt position -Most of my cost will have to be up front and reimbursed later

What would you do?????

Hi,

I would take the job that gives me $29/hour. Live like I was getting paid $20/hour or less. Then save the rest.

If I gave you this offer and you pull this off. I would look for another project to keep you working for me. Since you would show me of your abilitys. If you work like this job ended in 6 months and just did the job an no more. I would probably just let you go.

Use this like you are getting paid to interview for a new job. Pass the interview and who knows where this could lead.

I think like Lefty. BUT!!!! They landed the job by default and don't do roofing. It may well be a true '1-off' thing.

Option 2? well, you already know them and may have a better gut feeling one way or the other.

Option 3 doesn't sound like much and it's putting all your eggs on a possible long shot.

Since none of the three is exactly what you want, take option A. It pays the most and gives you time to search for something better or economy improving.

I like woody's reasoning. But don't take any liability from the project(since they don't do roofing). Will you be an employee on their payroll? Otherwise they may attempt to 1099 you and stick you w/ any problems as a consultant......

That is weird tho. a 6 month project, but they don't do roofs? What exactly, is "default"?

I like woody's reasoning too,then talk to owner about opening a roofing division,change to a siding and roofing co.

It all depends on what you are doing now.

Job A. Last March when the co. I worked for closed shop, they had this large contract. I was lead QC at the time for the company and they slipped in another experience roofer to QC the project. This phase lasted 6 months. When the company closed, the GC asked for labor only bids as the material was already purchased (to finish the project phase). The siding co. won out and kept the roofers and QC and put them on the payroll. Everyone was cut loose when the phase was complete.. Siding co. won the contract again 7 months later and is trying to recruit the same roofers. The old QC has a higher paying job now and will not do the project, that is where I come into play.

Now you see the make up, No mater how well I do the job, I could still be out of a job.

Job B. I could be there for a year or even two. Company sayed in the past that "anyone" could do QC and run safety a program. Company is doing well now but when the overhead vs. decreased work comes into play, I could be out of a job again.

Job C Opportunities for advancement and lots of work in different states, and most likely travel alot and drive my own vehicle.

The REAL dilema I have....

Interviewed for job C, and was ready to take the job.

Job A called two hours later and informaly offered the position...just a meet and greet thing and its off to the races. So I hesitate.

Job B called 24 hours later to offer my old position. Noew I have to sit back and de4cide which one is the best one to choose.

Draw straws and the take job a! :laugh:

Option A, and propose to head a roofing division for them after this job is done, for a sweeter piece of the action of course.

Yep. Actually comes out as a similar projection to C but with more immediate action and way less carrot. (C: "Here, dig my ditch and I'll nominate you for President next election time. Your family can handle things without you.) Only thing is that B is a known quantity and you may like that better. Nice to be able to pick and choose, though. Treat them all with respect and you may be able to get back to one of the others later if the one you pick plays out badly.

In these times you should be extremely grateful that not only do have a job. You have THREE jobs! If it were me ( unless there are circumstance unknown ) I would re-take job B. They are very close to your home and you won't have to spend hardly anything to drive to work and just pick up the company truck. If they want to hire you back then i suspect that they value your skills more than you probably think becuase of being laid off in the past. If they want you back they like your abilities. They must of been put to the test and had little choice when they laid you off before. I would give it another go. P.S. Being with your family is more important than any of the 3. jmho :)

job A,the other laid you off,seems the job a people realize the $$ involved and will continue to do roofing projects like that for as long as they can make it work

Job C will be in the southern midwest. I will drive my own truck but the compensation to travel will be double what it will actually cost me, and will be there for about 3-5 months. After that, I could be sent home or travel to another state to fulfill projects.

My heart says C, because "it's what have been looking for!"

Common sence tells me B, because it is the safest bet.

Hey Robby, Heres you another option. Just relocate to the south and I will put you to work running the repair department. Im getting old! Whadda you say? :unsure: