Hello everyone, I’m graduating May 2023 and currently have 2 new grad offers. Was wondering which would be better. JP Morgan Software Engineering program Location: Chicago, IL Base 90k +10k bonus + 7.5k annual performance bonus Optum Data Engineer TDP Location: Schaumburg, IL Base 90k + 10k bonus Currently leaning towards J.P. Morgan for more resume value, heard good things about the program but living downtown Chicago is more expensive than Schaumburg. JP Morgan is also 3 days in office I think. Heard that Optum has really good wlb and their TDP program is also good. Good chance of 100% wfh after I finish the 1 year tdp program. Should I value experience over wlb as a new grad?
Chicago is cooler
Have any questions about TDP?
Is there a good chance of being 100% remote after completing the TDP program? I know last year a lot of people in the TDP program got fully remote
Definitely yes, many teams are spread out across the US, India and Ireland so remote is a given. Wont be very hard at all
Loooking for reference in Optum, could you please help ?
Wow, we have almost exactly the same problem. I got offers from JPMC Leadership Development Program and TDP Product Manager. I post my question about CLDP and EVERY ONE at JPMC told me I should take the CLDP offer. But Optum pay me 30% more and it's located in Irvine vs JPMC at Dallas which is much more desirable for me personally as an Asian. I'd say consider take JPMC if the pay and location is about the same. Only thing Optum triumphs may be job security.
What did you end up taking?
For your career no question do JP Morgan