Third, there is also a trend towards global experience. Despite the current wave of Euro- bashing and Asian meltdown, I still believe that people with international experience command a higher salary. That is because they offer their companies, which deal with global issues, more in the long run. The basic law of economics says that capital should be deployed where it can earn the highest return. You're not a cost to an employer, you're an investment.
Some people choose utility stocks for their investments because they pay a dividend.
Other people choose technology stocks because of their potential for long-term growth in capital appreciation. One job might afford a nice title and good cash flow, but the company itself has the potential to be left behind in the near future. Another job might offer less traditional perks, but provide tremendous growth and opportunity to contribute. Overall, I don't think that you can go wrong by picking a winning company.