Having worked in multiple startups and in consulting over the past 8 years, I've been fortunate to get exposure to numerous industries, teams and office environments.
The following criteria help me make informed career decisions.
This quote nicely sums up some of the most important criteria:
Meaningful work and meaningful relationships - Ray Dalio
My Key Job Criteria
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1. Location
Good weather
Many (and new!) events
Nice people
Language spoken
Progressive mentality
Cost of living vs income
Transport options
Time & cost to fly back to my family in Cork
Distance to the beach
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2. Commute
Max 30mins cycle/jog/walk each way
Must be able to gym in the morning
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3. Income & benefits
Base salary
Bonus
Tax rate
Equity
Pension plan
Health plan
Flexibility to take take off to travel
Additional perks
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4. Culture
Talented team mates
Leadership that trust the team
Fun environment
Good work-life balance
Colleagues I would meet-up with outside of work
Flexible working hours
Focus on results rather than number of hours spent in the office