which offer to take (Canada)

Offer 1 is a bank(Canadian bank system is quite stable), senior position, downtown location, 35 minutes of bus ride(one way), great beenfits, bonus program, defined contribution pension(the fund is well-managed so far), nice office, ppl there are very professional.

Offer 2 is a crown corporation, intermediate level, shared cubicle, $5,000 less in salary, but with guaranteed annual raise, the best is its defined-benefits pension, will pay half of my last annual salary during retirement years(eg. if my salary is $100,000 in my last year before retirement, than the pension plan will pay me $50,000 annually for as long as I live). The down sides are, 25-30 minutes highway-driving(one way) which scares me, benefits are so so, one week less of vacation days. As with all government workplaces, there is no pressure, no deadlines, stable, but it's not performance-based, promotions are probably based on seniority. Ppl there are not so professional.

It's hard to turn down the defined-benefits pension, however, I believe I'd be happier working with the ppl at the first workplace. Any other important things I should consider? Thanks.

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• 回複：which offer to take (Canada) -yuwux- ♂ (372 bytes) () 08/24/2010 postreply 12:24:36

• 回複：回複：which offer to take (Canada) -~如花~- ♀ (10 bytes) () 08/24/2010 postreply 13:31:30

• if i were you, i would take second one -龍少爺- ♂ (92 bytes) () 08/24/2010 postreply 15:52:06

• This is a no brain choice -greenlin- ♀ (106 bytes) () 08/24/2010 postreply 16:51:10

• Pension can go bankrupt, if you're young, don't depend on it! -hao-hao-cai- ♂ (0 bytes) () 08/24/2010 postreply 18:19:56