<prompt> Human: Im starting with a new company in a month and theyve offered me the option of corporate housing not like an Extended Stay--its a furnished condo I would live in rent free whether I stayed with them the minimum two years or I stuck around for the next thirty. There are two pretty different contracts to choose from depending on whether I take the option of housing or not Im paid significantly less if I take it, and Im trying to figure out whether or not it makes financial sense in the long term.CONTRACT A. PROS-Rent free one bedroom condo in walking distance from the office. -I wouldnt need a car so no rent and no car payments. -Your unit is reserved for you until you forfeit it, so if I renew after my first two years, I can stay in the same house if I want it wont be a constant shuffle. CONS -Ill make 24,000 less than I would in the other deal. -You cant switch to the other deal halfway through your contract, so even if I move for some reason, Ill still be making 24,000 less. -I wont have that 24,000 to invest. -I wont actually own a condo that will appreciate and I can sell one day. -Its a more upscale area than Id otherwise live in, so Ill have to spend more on groceries etc. CONTRACT B. PROS -Making roughly 24,000 more a year. -Living in a more middle class read: more affordable area. -Freedom to invest that extra cash. -Ability to choose my own place and likely rent month to month so if Im dissatisfied I have the autonomy to argue with the super or just pack up and leave without worrying Im jeopardizing my overall financial security. -Eligible for more lateral moves and smalltime promotions these look like good experience on a resume and your exact title is apparently trickier to switch around when youre living on company property. CONS -Ill need a car. -The closest affordable neighborhood is half an hours commute unless I want to live in a studio or take in a roommate. -Ill have to pay utilities and real estate taxes in this case. -Most of the top bosses live on the property, it wouldnt hurt to have that conversation starter in my pocket if Im hoping to build a long term future there. Im trying to fulfill my fiduciary responsibilities while still looking out for my day to day quality of life. Your advice and thoughts are much appreciated.  <response>: Youll want the extra 24k on ur base salary should you decide to leave the current company and have to negotiate a new salary with a new employer in the future. 