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[Latyo]

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Hello Folks! I need some advice. Here's my situation, I am working full-time in oDesk for a certain US-based employer and they are in existence for decades already. Few days ago, I received an invitation for an interview from an Australian company and accepted it. After being interviewed, this Australian interviewer who was also the owner of the company, wanted me to work for them exclusively for a higher starting rate compared to my present odesk job. The thing is, I am already comfortable with my present job. My fear is If I will accept the offer I might just regret my decision later. I want to keep my present job but at the same time I want to take advantage of the opportunity which will mean I have to choose between the two. FYI: this Australian company has a payment method verified in oDesk but they pay directly to paypal because as they have said my pay will not be deducted for tax in this method. If you are in my shoes, what will you choose? Why?

Adto na lang ka sa kompanya nga dugay na bro. Dugay na man kaha ka diha, so may pagka stable na jud, d pareha sa kanang bag-o karon nga Australian company, daghan pa ka wa mahibaw an parte nila..

[seeteemahsuu]

Hello Folks! I need some advice. Here's my situation, I am working full-time in oDesk for a certain US-based employer and they are in existence for decades already. Few days ago, I received an invitation for an interview from an Australian company and accepted it. After being interviewed, this Australian interviewer who was also the owner of the company, wanted me to work for them exclusively for a higher starting rate compared to my present odesk job. The thing is, I am already comfortable with my present job. My fear is If I will accept the offer I might just regret my decision later. I want to keep my present job but at the same time I want to take advantage of the opportunity which will mean I have to choose between the two. FYI: this Australian company has a payment method verified in oDesk but they pay directly to paypal because as they have said my pay will not be deducted for tax in this method. If you are in my shoes, what will you choose? Why?

> I suggest you negotiate with the Australian company for a non-exclusive contract at a lower rate. That way, you can work for both, more $$$ for you.

[ace101]

Adto na lang ka sa kompanya nga dugay na bro. Dugay na man kaha ka diha, so may pagka stable na jud, d pareha sa kanang bag-o karon nga Australian company, daghan pa ka wa mahibaw an parte nila..

3 months pako sa ako present job bro. Kani nga nag offer sa ako nga job is in existence na since 1995. Gi ayo dyod ko convince nila nganong dapat sila ako pilion. Kung mag base lang ako decision sa ilang giingon , walay duha2 i accept dyod nko ila offer. Pero giganahan naman pud gud ko sa akong present job which is related sa akong gi iskwilahan.

[babyjames081109]

3 months pako sa ako present job bro. Kani nga nag offer sa ako nga job is in existence na since 1995. Gi ayo dyod ko convince nila nganong dapat sila ako pilion. Kung mag base lang ako decision sa ilang giingon , walay duha2 i accept dyod nko ila offer. Pero giganahan naman pud gud ko sa akong present job which is related sa akong gi iskwilahan.

if you can have them both the better, time management lang bro... kung may time na magcoconflict yung sched, negotiate lang sa client for a better schedule... may we know your present work? (type of skills, hourly or fixed?)

[ace101]

if you can have them both the better, time management lang bro... kung may time na magcoconflict yung sched, negotiate lang sa client for a better schedule... may we know your present work? (type of skills, hourly or fixed?)

That is what exactly I am telling to the Australian that I can work for both but they said the risk is so high that they will not even consider me for the post. So I ask them for a few days to weigh my options well before deciding. I am presently working as a Bookkeeper for a Property Management Company.

[babyjames081109]

Try to ask them if they can hire you for a week as a trial and prove them that you can do it to minimize the risk.

[high_heels]

Try to ask them if they can hire you for a week as a trial and prove them that you can do it to minimize the risk.

I do not understand why this new employer would consider your situation as a high risk. They are already employing outsourced workers to work for them. As I see it, they just want to take advantage of your skills. If they really want you that bad, that Australian company can meet you halfway.

[ace101]

I do not understand why this new employer would consider your situation as a high risk. They are already employing outsourced workers to work for them. As I see it, they just want to take advantage of your skills. If they really want you that bad, that Australian company can meet you halfway.

As what they have told me, based from their previous experience, letting someone work for them with other job from another employer will make the quality of output suffer.

[ace101]

Try to ask them if they can hire you for a week as a trial and prove them that you can do it to minimize the risk.

This will not work because they intend to increase my load with the passage of time.

[high_heels]

As what they have told me, based from their previous experience, letting someone work for them with other job from another employer will make the quality of output suffer.

well, that is just assuming that you wont be able to deliver things for them. Babyjames is right, a trial phase would be win win situation for both.