I have 3 job offers on the tables. Here's the pros and cons:
Job 1:
Pro: Full-time
Pro: Industry I want to work in
Con: $21/hr = $40K
Con: requires a bus pass or purchase of a monthly parking permit b/c downtown
Job 2:
Pro: Full-time
Pro: Industry I want to work in
Pro: $25/hr = $48K
Con: No promotions or career growth so will be boxed in to the same role
Con: a bus pass or purchase of a monthly parking permit b/c downtown
Con: Healthcare benefits package is horrific (super expensive for crappy benefits package, can't opt out, also 401K can't opt out)
Job 3:
Con: Applied to full-time job posting
Con: Recruiter submitted me for same job as a "temp" not "temp to hire"
Pro: $25/hr = $48K if hired full-time
Pro: Located in suburbs so no need for monthly parking pass or bus pass