u/Guccibrandlean

I have received 2 competitive job offers for my first full time role out of college. Im not sure which to take.

One is with the Navy on GS scale starting at 68k with a 30k sign on bonus but its in Virginia, I'm currently in Pittsburgh Pa. The other one is local to me in Pittsburgh in the Nuclear industry starting at 80k with a 2k bonus if I pass the FE exam.

Im not sure which one to take. 30k bonus is tough to turn down but Id also like to stay local if possible. Is it possible to negotiate for a higher bonus at the local job? Are both industries good to get into?

I applied for the NASA pathways program in April. I did 2 interviews in mid May. The first position got back to me that same week, not good news. However, the 2nd one said I would hear back by July 17th. Its been about a month. Should I assume that they wait to send rejection letter by July 17th or is there still a chance I will recieve an offer? I feel like if they wanted to give me an offer they wouldnt take so long but I am not sure. Thanks