job 1: I’m up for promotion at work, alongside two colleagues and one external person. There is possibly one more interview to be had, so perhaps 1-1.5 weeks left in the process. I really would like this job. I have a very good shot, but obviously you never know. I’ve been here for 3 years and this would be my second promotion (if successful).
Job 2: Around the same time an equivalent role at one of our biggest competitors came up and I applied as a back up. They have now offered me the job, I’m just waiting for the terms. This is a great opportunity if I didn’t already work where I do - think moving one magic circle law firm to another (but non fee earning). I would literally bite their hand off. It is a contract, but that’s ok for me.
I’ve worked at a competitor before and we all work in very similar ways and both are great ‘names’ for the CV.
Issue is job 2 need an answer, they know I have a longer notice period than they would have liked given contract timings, but of course I want to know the outcome of the internal process. I would take the internal role if offered, but if I didn’t already work here job 2 would be too good an opportunity to turn down.
All other things are likely similar, commute/pay/bonus/perks.