Almost two job offers on the table right now, what do I do?
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[{"id": "icymfy3", "text": "If you believe, as many do, that the up-cycle is ending and tougher times are ahead in real estate, then you should take the more secure position - basically the one that is least tied to the market cycles.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "icyncl2", "text": "How many weeks into the internship are you? If it\u2019s less than 8, I agree they could have been waiting to extend an offer. If you\u2019re at the backend, I would say they planned poorly and should have moved faster. \n\nIf they are literally saying \u201cmaybe we will have a job for you in September or you can take a temporarily position,\u201d then take the REIT role because (1) they\u2019re not stable enough to make a role for you if they want you OR (2) they don\u2019t really want you but want to keep you around as a backup.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "icysg6x", "text": "I would definitely do your research into the REIT - in a junior position your knowledge and growth at a business like a REIT would be immense - Commercial awareness, real estate knowledge and profitable enterprise to name a few.  Definitely a first step to a financially and commercially successful future if you were to put the work in.\n\nNonetheless- base the decision on what will make you the most happy.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "icywewu", "text": "Sticking with what\u2019s comfortable is not what you want to focus on right now in your career, in fact it\u2019s probably detrimental. Take the job that will offer you the most exposure, mentorship, and challenging work.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "icyx6om", "text": "I wouldn't consider someone I worked with for 9 months saying they can maybe offer a temp position 3 months from now to be a real offer personally", "replies": [{"id": "icyzcca", "text": "Agreed. Ditch this company - they don\u2019t want you.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iczczb0", "text": "Obviously wait to see what the offer will be but....\n\nPublic agency: Stability.\n\nPrivate: Opportunity.\n\nBoth are worth their weight in gold.\n\n(To someone).", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iczv3w8", "text": "Sounds like your current company doesn't care much about you. Take the other offer.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "id25vgw", "text": "If your current employer is genuinely interested in keeping you and are actually able to do so, they can give you a written offer now. You can\u2019t pay bills on good intentions. Even if they give you a written offer, it can be rescinded before you start. Government funded positions are subject to the whims of politicians and their appointees.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]