I got a job! but then... decisions decisions..

Use this for your self esteem. You know already that you are employable. Smart move turning it down. you don't want to be job hopping. Good luck to you and I am sure this next opportunity will do the trick!

Thanks for the advise. Well, yes, I am turning them down. As you have mentioned, I would probably live like hell in that place. Some people there are nice though. But I've seen things that I can't bear aside from the environment. 1. We were applicant but a trainer just came from nowhere and asked each one of us a lot of things. He felt he was already the boss. He said, "I handle your teams". In my mind I said, "I didn't sign. I'm not on your team. So shut up.". We just looked at each other and almost laughed. 2. Guess who gave us a tour of the place. THE FREAKIN' SECURITY GUARD!?!?! 3. Our interviewer was late for more than an hour!!! When I was doing interviews, the most I went late was 10 minutes due to client call.

Oh and laglen, that was pretty impressive. I was actually using it as leverage for my self on future interviews.

Thanks Ellie! Well... it wasn't that hard of a decision to make. The offer was just plain awful . Here's another thing that happened. During the first interview, they asked me what salary I'm expecting. I did. The interviewer said, can you go lower than that? I said yes. I lowered it to the actual amount I'm gunning for. Then, on the final interview, the next interviewer said, what if we offer you lower than what you expect? I just wanted to be respectful but just a little more and I would have said "well, don't expect me to meet your expectations as well, can you lower yours?".

Thank you for the input. Yeah, it was a really tough decision to make. I can still wait until the 3rd week of June. I have plans on wednesday for a new company. There is an easy way out but most probably it won't look good on my profile that I left within just a few days/weeks. I appreciate your responses.

Just an update. Around an hour ago, I went there and personally informed them that I am turning down their offer. Actually, they increased what they offered me the first time. However, the contract was not complete and I wanted to protect myself. The base salary was there and the rest of the benefits. However, it was really contractual in terms of time. It only said a year. I was also offered another job instead of what they first gave me. Plus, I only had around 5-10 minutes to completely review and sign the contract. Too little to even skim the contract. I have thought when I left that it was really good that I am knowledgeable of contracts and I did find lapses in it. It was like I was forced to sign it. I can't complain later as they have my signature so I did not sign it. As courtesy, I confronted them and informed them nicely that I will not be signing and I thanked them for the opportunity. They even gave me open door to apply again as a last resort. I appreciate that on their part. Now, I'm on to my next application. I am more determined now than ever.

Thanks! Yeah, that salary per month won't cut it. It is more than average but for the industry it's in? no way. I don't mean to be rude, but they don't deserve me. It is just 10 minutes away from home though and very accessible. But my previous work is around 15 minutes away and is very famous. Kinda lifts my spirit.

Well, I already declined their offer. I already got a job at another company and I'm glad I waited. I got 30% more base pay plus more benefits. Location-wise, they're just a block apart though. thanks for the response.