<prompt> Human: Im graduating from college this week. October 2015 I applied for several jobs with the idea of starting this summer. The first company interviewed and offered a job in December 2015. Its a decent job for my career path in a great area for 65k. Being the only offer I had at the time and no other interviews foreseeable, I accepted the offer within the 2 week time limit they gave me.I didnt actively apply for any other jobs after accepting, but in March 2016 a different company that I had applied to in the previous October contacted me for an interview. I went thinking this wouldnt be a problem unless I get another offer and that was by no means guaranteed. Well, a few days ago took them 2 months after the interview they sent me an offer. Its in a different area with a slightly lower cost of living, but the offer is 107k. This job will be more stressful, but is still a good starter for my career path.I havent signed any contracts with the first job except for a relocation agreement that says I will pay back the cost of moving if I dont stay for at least one year. The move is scheduled but has not happened yet.Should I take the new job or stick with the first one?Assistant: The 1st job would have no issue dumping you at some time in the future. Do what is best for you. The times where companies really cared for their employees are long gone.Human: The first job is federal employment, so I think they are limited in what they can pay and whenhow they can terminate employment.  <response>: In that case check what the Full Promotion Potential Level of your position is. If youre starting as a GS-11 but your full promotion potential is GS-13 or GS-14 then consider that youll get an automatic raise every year until you reach your full level. Maybe ask your HR rep or the person who hired you for details about this.I chose a federal position over a higher paying private position for this reason, though Im getting lower pay my first two years on the job the pay afterwards would be on average higher. Plus the health, vacation, TSP matching, and pension benefits along with an in general lower stress job Im required to spend no less than 37 and no more than 40 hours in the office every week. Good luck! 