Background: I am a pharmacy student. This is a throwaway.
Company A: I interviewed ~2 weeks ago with the district hiring manager on a referral from a friend of mine who works for the company and my school's career services advisor. She offered me a job on the spot at a location 25 miles from my house, roughly a 30 minute drive each way. Funny thing, my house, my school, and this location are like a triangle with each one minimum 30 minutes' drive from the other two. It is in no way a convenient location. But it pays $17/hr with an estimated 12 hours per week. I accepted the job immediately because I historically have a very difficult time finding a job so I'd take anything I could get. On Wednesday, I got a phone call from one of the store's managers to set up a time for onboarding. On the same day, I got an email from the pharmacy manager (with all the store managers and even the district hiring manager I interviewed with CC'd) that was very friendly and welcoming like "we're so glad to have you," blah blah blah and it was super sweet and endearing.
I'd previously been burned by Company A this summer when they offered me a position and kept me hanging for 2 months saying they were waiting on some paperwork. So my mom advised me to keep applying for other jobs in case it fell through with them. She said Company B was looking for an intern.
Company B: Located about 2 miles from my house, pays $14/hr, estimated 8-10 hours per week. Also where I normally fill my prescriptions. I applied online and then, since I was already in the store to pick up a prescription, on an impulse I asked the pharmacist if they were looking for interns. We got to talking, she took my name and phone number, and that was that. She called me last Friday evening to see if I'd heard anything (I hadn't) and by Monday I had a job offer.
On Wednesday (yes, the same day as the phone call and email from Company A) I met with my career services advisor because I wasn't sure what to do. I hardly expected to get one job offer out of either company, much less two. She told me that Company B is currently doing very well and expanding, whereas Company A is…not. They have declined to offer full time employment to their graduating interns and put hiring freezes on pharmacists, leaving many of their interns without a solid plan for post-graduation. Company B even included this in their offer letter: "You are receiving this offer based on your interview with [name], and the intention of your placement in the [my current city] market as a grad intern and pharmacist upon graduation." Mom says I shouldn't worry about post-graduation right now, and I see her point. Freshman year of undergrad I was 110% certain I wanted to be an elementary school teacher. I think I want to work community/retail, but I could change my mind again.
Other things to consider:
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I calculated out the average cost of gas to go to Company A should I choose that one. Based on my car's average MPG and a high estimate for average gas prices ($3/gal), it would cost about $7.60 every shift (just for gas, not counting tires, wear & tear, etc). Assuming two shifts per week, that's $15.20 extra per week spent in gas. Weekly pay difference is approximately $64-$92 during the school year.
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Since Company B is where I fill my prescriptions normally, I feel kind of screwed either way. If I accept, then my coworkers know my medications. If I reject, then I still have to see that pharmacist who helped me every month when I go to pick up my prescriptions. I don't know. I hate disappointing people.
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I asked my dad for advice and his friend happened to be listening in. Dad's friend said that the email from Company A was sent with the purpose of making me less likely to turn down the job. I think that's a little cynical; I like to believe people are generally well-intentioned and it was sent genuinely.
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I'm told both companies offer education credits (i.e. they pay a portion of tuition) after working there a certain amount of time, but I don't know the exact amounts. I know my interviewer for Company A told me what they offered; it's either $3k per semester or per year.
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I currently live with my mom rent-free. My dad lives ~3 miles from Company A's location and I know he'd let me move in if I asked. But he has a cat and I am allergic. It's not life-threatening or anything, but I do require a rescue inhaler sometimes when I'm there. I am not currently willing to get my own apartment. Even with Company A's pay and hours, I wouldn't make enough to cover rent, much less utilities or other living expenses.
I'm the kind of person who wants there to be exactly one right answer for everything and there's clearly not one here. I've changed my mind at least three times in the past week. Reddit, please help. I don't know what to do. Which one do I take? How do I deal with turning down the other company?
TL;DR - Am pharmacy student. Company A offered me an internship and I took it. ~1.5 weeks later Company B offered me an internship too. Each have pros and cons.
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