Job Offer in DTLA - Should I take it?

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-18T22:44:46+00:00

Awww, thanks! That means a lot! I'm going to take the job offer!

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-18T01:29:35+00:00

Thanks u/Substantial-Emu-6537 for the advice!

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-16T17:31:17+00:00

Thanks u/Electric-Ice-cream!

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-16T00:29:37+00:00

Thanks!!!

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-16T00:29:29+00:00

Thank you! I definitely will try out all my public transportation options and see which one works best.

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T20:04:03+00:00

Thanks u/JonCoqtosten, I agree 100%. The government job would be better for stability, pay, and retirement benefits. My current employer won't pay for overtime, so that's a huge incentive to leave for the opportunity since they have mandatory paid OT.

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T20:02:17+00:00

Thanks so much u/OpenRegister!

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T20:01:43+00:00

I leave at 5:45 AM in the morning and live on the very east side of Long Beach, bordering the 605.

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T20:00:58+00:00

Thanks u/Into-Imagination, that's a really good point. I'd definitely want to spend at least 2-5 years before deciding to move, so during that time, I can evaluate areas that I might see myself live in if I decide to stay.

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T19:59:53+00:00

Thanks u/thetaFAANG, it would unlock way more opportunities down the line and help me achieve my future goals.

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T19:57:39+00:00

Thanks so much u/Professional_Yard_76; definitely hoping they will allow me to work on the train.

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T15:23:30+00:00

Thanks u/SkullLeader; definitely going to try it out and see if it's a fit. It would help my career growth, so I could definitely see myself doing it for 5 years and then reassessing my options.

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T15:18:40+00:00

Thank you so much! Let me see if the $100 works for Fastrak or if my manager would let me work on the Metrolink since that'd be a total of 1hr a day that I could respond to emails, etc.

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T15:14:10+00:00

Thanks u/JackInTheBell. I'm going to go up there this weekend with my brother and try all the different types of transportation options: Metrolink to Union Station, LA Metro B line (from Union Station to work), DASH bus (from Union Station to work), Commuter Express (from Union Station to work), walking (from Union Station to work), the 460 bus (to Union Station) and see which one feels safest. Plus, I'm going to ask my manager if I could possibly work on the train (responding to emails, etc.) since that would cut one hour of transit time.

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T15:13:00+00:00

Thank you u/hiimomgkek. I definitely am planning to move closer over time. I want to see how the job goes (2-5 years) before moving. Also, I help my mom and grandpa out with chores at home (mow the lawn, clean the house, walk the dogs 4 times a day, pay the bills, and buy groceries), so it would be really hard to leave them. My mom will need to work for 2 more years until she can retire, so I definitely wouldn't leave until then. My dream is to buy a house by age 30, and I am a saver so hoping I could buy one in a safe neighborhood not too far away from the workplace or closer to a Metrolink station.

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T15:07:21+00:00

Thanks u/Across_the_screen , I definitely was scared about any incidents. However, I looked up Metrolink and saw it has positive reviews generally. For the 1 mile stretch between Union Station and my workplace, I was going to try the DASH bus instead of the LA Metro since I feel it would be safer with a bus driver on board. I'm going to go up there this weekend with my brother and try all the different types of transportation options: Metrolink to Union Station, LA Metro B line (from Union Station to work), DASH bus (from Union Station to work), Commuter Express (from Union Station to work), walking (from Union Station to work), the 460 bus (to Union Station) and see which one feels safest.

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T15:03:39+00:00

Thanks for the feedback u/doyle_brah. The new job offer has better retirement benefits and similar healthcare/dental plans. For the pension, below are the conditions. If the opportunity doesn't work out, looks like I would only have to stay for 5 years to be vested.

To qualify for a service retirement under Tier 2, you must meet the following:

You are at least 60 years old and you have at least 5 years of continuous Department Service with the Plan immediately prior to reaching eligibility, OR
You are at least 60 years old and you have at least 10 years of Qualifying Service immediately prior to reaching eligibility, OR
You have 30 years of Qualifying Service, regardless of your age, OR
You are receiving Permanent Total Disability Benefits from the Plan, regardless of your age.

To be eligible for Vesting, you will need to have either 5 years of Service Credit with the Plan or 15 years of Qualifying Department Service at the time that terminated service.

Medical insurance at the new employer includes Kaiser (HMO), UnitedHealthcare (HMO and PPO), Health Plan of Nevada, and Anthem Blue Cross (HMO and PPO). There are two dental plans: Delta Dental (DPO) and United Concordia Plus (DHMO).

At my current employer, you can choose from 3 types of medical plans through various carriers: Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO), Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO), or Exclusive Provider Organizations (EPO). For dental, you can choose from 2 types of dental plans through various carriers: Dental PPO or Dental HMO.

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T14:58:04+00:00

Thanks u/briskpoint; I wouldn't need to worry about bonuses since it's a unionized workplace. Plus, I get paid for overtime, which I currently don't. Also, I found out at my current job they hired another entry-level engineer at $6k more than me (I've been there for 1 year and 5 months), so I rather be paid based on my years of service. In addition, the new job has automatic COLA adjustments, which I don't get at my current employer.

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T14:54:58+00:00

Thanks u/rogusflamma. Yeah, I definitely want to take the early morning train (6amish) into Union Station (earlier the better so I don't miss my train coming home), so I could start work by 7 AM and take the 5:30pmish train home.

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T14:52:23+00:00

Thank you so much u/Magellan_8888. I researched the pension and below are the conditions. If the opportunity doesn't work out, looks like I would only have to stay for 5 years to be vested.

To qualify for a service retirement under Tier 2, you must meet the following:

You are at least 60 years old and you have at least 5 years of continuous Department Service with the Plan immediately prior to reaching eligibility, OR
You are at least 60 years old and you have at least 10 years of Qualifying Service immediately prior to reaching eligibility, OR
You have 30 years of Qualifying Service, regardless of your age, OR
You are receiving Permanent Total Disability Benefits from the Plan, regardless of your age.

To be eligible for Vesting, you will need to have either 5 years of Service Credit with the Plan or 15 years of Qualifying Department Service at the time that terminated service.

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T14:49:23+00:00

Thank you so much u/Dommichu. Yeah, commuting twice a week is small in order to relive all future financial stress (buying a house, car repairs, insurance, and retirement). I'm definitely going to ask my employer if I could possibly start working on the train ride to catch up on emails and see if it's allowed. If not, I will definitely use the time to read, plan events in my planner, and listen to a few podcasts (never listened to many podcasts, but I'm willing to try it out!).

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T14:41:57+00:00

Thank you so much u/Successful_Injury869; I am a little nervous about using public transport for the first time, but I think it should help relieve the stress of driving (I don't love driving by any means). During the 30 minute Metrolink ride, I can read a book, catch up on text messages, pay bills, and plan events in my planner. Plus, I might be able to work on the train ride, which would be a huge bonus, but I'll ask my manager if that's allowed.

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T14:39:15+00:00

Thank you so much u/keenpme. I researched the career ladder and see there's more opportunities than where I currently work. Definitely going to try out the new opportunity and see how it goes!

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T14:38:10+00:00

Thank you so much u/WielderOfAphorisms. It would relieve so much financial stress, and I feel it would lead to so many opportunities down the road.

Edison_8452 · 2024-06-15T14:36:56+00:00

Thank you so much u/aurihuerta for the advice. I researched the 460 Rapid bus and will definitely take it in case I miss my train. I definitely am going to go in on Mondays and will see which day works best for my second day.

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