stoddart2000
It’s not as if you are just comparing the same job with 2 different companies.
The idea of simply going for what is at present the best paying job may not be the most wise way to go about things that could significantly affect your future.
It really depends on your requirements – whether they be just short term financial gain for a few years, or more long term career development, job satisfaction, future promotion prospects, likely future earnings after training i.e. long-term earnings potential, what training you might get, guaranteed salary versus day-rate contract etc., potential within a company to do other types of work etc.
Cable lay and seismic are obviously 2 different sectors, but both can be affected by economic fluctuations that affect the industry as a whole.
Do you want to be mainly a tech, or a data-recorder with some tech work? What transferrable skills would you get from each of the jobs for when/if you want a change in the future?
It’s not usually just about the money. Job satisfaction AND good money is good if you can get it, but sometimes you have to trade off certain aspects of a job against others.
Good luck with your choice – it’s nice to have the option.
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