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foxhound101 posted...

How important is the working from home vs physical office situation?

Thanks for the input. I like the flexibility. "Home" isn't as important as "anywhere in the world." Before the 'Rona, I was traveling to other countries for two years in a row for the helluvit while working. No can do in job #2

How important is the drug testing difference?

Likely negligible, but I'm just trying to have a good time, maaaan. It's a very low priority, honestly. That said, couldn't pass one right now.

Which one helps you get the work experience you need (staying at that company, or moving to another one) that'll better match your long term goals?

My long-term goals are in politics, having a few YOLOsy vacations before I die/the world economy collapses, being able to donate some money to charity routinely and in caring for my parents' property after they die. The raw aspect "money" is most important there, but the more favorable political angle is "had a job helping [job #2] during the pando." But even then, as long as I'm writing for a thinktank, helping on a campaign meaningfully or moving things legislatively, I care very little about being the 'face,' or the actual politician, so my resume isn't important beyond getting hired.

Jiek_Fafn posted...

Idk if your #2 job is that for you, but it definitely seems like you have more of a future there. I'd talk to your boss there and make sure that's the case before quitting the other.

I also hate working from home, so it colors my opinion. Idk your view on that.

Thanks, this is a good contribution. There's more of a future in job #2, but it's a much more tethered future and I really don't want to get tied into the mission of it. It's County work, so I'd end up in the Health Department which is just... I mean, it's great mission-wise, but in a lot of ways it's so much more depressing that Rec. and Parks or Transportation, you know?

I love working from home, but I'm the consummate extrovert, so I really would cherish the option of being able to go in sometimes and stay home others. I'm hoping job #2 takes that approach when they're back in-person, but I know they wouldn't let me take my equipment and hop over to the UK or Japan.

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