Need job advice

[parisdisneyfan]

Originally Posted by duchy

Redundancy is only a week’s pay for every year worked
The future stability of both companies matter, you might be better off with a 12 month contract with a firm more likely to weather the recession
If the new role opens up better career progression that’s a consideration.
Security is worth a lot but shouldn’t be the only consideration.
There’s no right answer, just what is right for you.
I’d go for the interview and if offered the position be honest and say you are hesitating accepting due to the one year contract and see what they say. The worst that could happen is they offer as is, the best they like you enough to offer permanent , either way you lose nothing.

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Up to a max of about 14 years, or thereabouts! Know this because dh checked as he has been with his company for over 30 years, but not all the years count!

I would say grass may be greener so perhaps stay where you are at the moment. Good luck whatever you decide x

[kiwiinabd]

In the current climate I would be staying where I was !

You might want to ask them about the 12month contract at the 2nd Interview and seeing the likelihood of them making it permanent ?

Are you happy in your existing job or are you looking to get out ?

If you took the new job and then the contract was not renewed how easy would it be for you to find new work ? Could you survive OK without an income for a few months ?

[sam_b]

Originally Posted by parisdisneyfan

Up to a max of about 14 years, or thereabouts! Know this because dh checked as he has been with his company for over 30 years, but not all the years count!

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That is all contract dependent- and if you are reliant on statutory redundancy. In many cases all years service will count.

[Hermione]

It's maternity cover so I'm assuming the lady will want to come back to her job. I'm perfectly happy where I am I wasn't really looking to move just casual browsing really. I think I'm going to stick with my current role seems like the sensible thing to do give the economic instability and covid etc. I've never really struggled to get work I'm quite happy to do anything and I don't need to be earning tonnes to maintain a lifestyle.
Thank you very much everyone if was so helpful to hear everyone's comments 🙂

[Twin mummy]

I took a similar chance a couple of years ago. I had a permanent job as a teaching assistant when a maternity cover for a teaching job came up at my ideal school. I went for it and got it, she did come back but I am now working there permanently and with a promotion. It was a risk but I knew that I could have coped on the less money and could have gone on supply if all else failed. So I guess it’s also about other opportunities in your field, how much the current situation is affecting your sector and how much of an opportunity it is.