Fob_Magi

I am graduating college in about 2 months, and currently have 2 job offers that I am considering. Both of the jobs are doing similar work, so I can base my decision on what sounds the most interesting. I was wondering if people who have experience working for both small and large companies could comment on the pro's and cons..

here is some info
I have my masters in electrical engineering specializing in high power military applications. The small buisness is better compensated but possibly more unstable.

Job 1
Company Details:

~$400k revenue
6 Employees (1 fulltime, 5 part-time)
Military SBIR (small business research) Grants

Compensation:

$40 / hr ($80k Cost of Living adjusted)
3 weeks vacation / year
Insurance – $11,500 / year
$60 / hr for contracts I acquire

Comments:

Very Casual, T-shirt and Jeans except at meetings
Very Flexible, Work when I want as long as it gets done
Possibly Unstable, Guaranteed 40hrs/wk for 6months (w/ no new money)
20hrs/wk for 2 years (w/ no new money)

Job 2
Company Details:

$7.2B revenue
43,000 employees
Military Contacts

Compensation

$33 / hr ($60k Cost of Living adjusted)
3 weeks vacation / year
Insurance - $6000 / year
Up to $2.5k company-contributed in stock / 401k (at 12k invested)

Comments:

Semi-Casual, khakis & collared shirt
Semi-Flexible, work 9-3 M-F, other 15 hours when I want
Stable… Guaranteed 40hrs/wk for 2+ years (w/ no new money)

Thanks,
Fob Magi

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