I have been looking for jobs for over 1 year. And finally got an offer for a contract position. The pay rate is pretty low on I-1099 and the job function is not very exciting. The contract will be terminated once the project is done. No possibility it will be permanent. I need make the decision very soon since the starting date they put is next week.
I also have another on-site interview scheduled tommorrow. This position is also a contract position. It is 35% higher than the one I was offered, and it is more exciting. Plus, the position can be permanent in future, and there is also some internal opportunities. However, I'm not sure if I can get this one. The hiring decision may be made in a couple of weeks.
So the question is: Shall I take the first one? or is there any way I can delay my response to the offer?
Some background information. This is a complete new area for me. It is very difficult for me to get in. In more than one year's effort, I only got 4 phone interview, and this is the first offer I got. It is just a contract work with very low rate that barely covers my kids daycare expense.
You input will be appreciated. Thanks!
