How to Decide Whether to Accept a Job Offer

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Don't let the offer come as a surprise.. Do your research on the company.. Think about whether you can support the company.

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Don't let the offer come as a surprise.

Step 1

Don't let the offer come as a surprise.

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Do your research on the company.

Step 2

Do your research on the company.

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Think about whether you can support the company.

Step 3

Think about whether you can support the company.

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Think about what you can afford.

Step 4

Think about what you can afford.

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Compare it to other options.

Step 5

Compare it to other options.

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Consider your costs.

Step 6

Consider your costs.

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Weigh in other benefits.

Step 7

Weigh in other benefits.

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Don't let the pay blind you.

Step 8

Don't let the pay blind you.

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Figure out whether the job will challenge you.

Step 9

Figure out whether the job will challenge you.

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Look at the hours.

Step 10

Look at the hours.

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Don't be greedy.

Step 11

Don't be greedy.

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Meet the manager.

Step 12

Meet the manager.

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Think about your future.

Step 13

Think about your future.

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Measure the distance.

Step 14

Measure the distance.

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Look at the culture.

Step 15

Look at the culture.

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Pay attention to the physical environment.

Step 16

Pay attention to the physical environment.

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Follow your gut.

Step 17

Follow your gut.

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