Choosing Between 2 Offers

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With the info provided here.... I'd go Offer 1, all in all, size is good for first job, and it pays better, and probably a better launch pad overall. If you had really strong conviction about Offer 2, well you wouldn't be here asking lol, but that could change a person's mind (that's beyond any of our abilities to tell you).

The other way to view this.... if you got the first job, could you get the other one later (or something higher up at that firm)... the answer is probably yes (or with similar type smaller shops). But, would the reverse be true? Not as easily for sure! 

 

Brand name is extremely important, even in real estate. I got way more headhunters reaching out / interviews from cold apps after moving to a larger shop.

That being said, how small is the REPE firm? Is it ‘not a megafund’ small or is it actually small? That comp is pretty high for a small shop, so it might not be that small of a firm. Check the PERE 100 list and if your firm is on that, I’d go with the REPE role given you want to do acquisitions long term. Also doesn’t hurt to negotiate the pay up for both offers.

 
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There are a few things I disagree about your first point (and I'm writing this after his post was deleted, so I have zero background haha). 1) We don't know his situation, maybe he really needs the money to cover student loans, family emergency, etc. 2) I generally agree that experience is more important for a first job than money when making considerations, but if you feel the two jobs are roughly the same in terms of your responsibility and learning ability, then definitely go for the higher dollars. 3) I don't think it's healthy to put too much stock in your job, by that I mean it's important to recognize that your job is just that, a job, you are selling your labor. It's not what defines you and shouldn't be some sacrosanct experience where prestige or self-importance or whatever guides your decisions. Sure it's great if you generally enjoy what you do, I definitely do, but I also have no problem stopping when I need to, setting up boundaries, and recognizing that ultimately it's just business. In that regard, money is the ultimate determinant of your value. If I'm giving a company 40-50 hours out of my week for my job (exclusive of commute), I'm going to get the most money I can for it. 

 

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