Not really an AIBU, but I'm in desperate need of advice. I'm lucky enough to have been offered two graduate positions and cannot choose between them.
They are both in the same industry, doing similar work.
Job 1 - company is more prestigious than job 2 and I would be working on higher profile projects. Company 1 is probably the leader in the industry. Company has a general friendly feel to it and was my first choice for a long time. Got a very good impression of the company and its employees at the interviews. The teams are big and I'd be one of ~60 graduates starting, so probably less involved in the projects and potentially less exposure to senior members. The job is based in London.
Job 2 - slightly less prestigious but still a well-known company. Most important distinction is that the job is in Asia! The projects would likely be less well known, but I'd be one of 3 graduates in a team of ~30 overall, working directly with very senior members. I didn't get as great an impression from the interviewers (though they were perfectly nice) but since I got the offer, a whole load of different team members have been emailing/calling me to say congrats and introduce themselves/offer advice etc. Pay is significantly higher (around £16k higher per year, plus lower tax rates) and accommodation would be provided for the first 6 months.
As a bit of background, I don't currently live in either city, though of course London is a lot closer! I have no real responsibilities (no partner, kids etc) that stop me moving abroad but I have no clue if it's the right thing for me, or how easy it would be to internally transfer back to the UK again if I needed to. I feel like if I don't move abroad now, I probably never will but I worry that with such a small team, the whole experience will be awful if (for whatever reason) I don't get along with the rest of the team.
Any input whatsoever is hugely appreciated as I am currently clueless!