Job Choice Dilemma - Advice appreciated

[r2m2]

Morning all,

Posting under a new name as I'm in a bit of a pickle - albeit a good one.

So essentially I've been offered a new role by a new company, it's a maternity cover but in terms of reposnsibility it is a step up and in terms of company it is a big progressive multi-national with good working hours, benefits and reputation.

I am however torn as I would be leaving a permanent role, in an industry I care about but probably won't stay in forever.

I am planning on doing some travelling next year (March/April) so maternity doesn't massivley phase me.

I've listed the positives and negatives of each role below:

Current

+ Interesting industry that I care about
+ Good brand on CV
+ Will complete over a year if I stay (I have a few short term roles on CV)
+ Well respected and liked
- Long hours
- Regular weekend working
- Challenging workload, not challenging work

New

+ Chance to apply my skillset to a new industry
+ 15% pay rise (Though I could equal this in current role with bonus)
+ Shorter and more flexible hours and no weekends
+ 20% shorter commute
+ More senior role
- Job hop on CV (5 months) - moved around quite a bit before too
- Only for 6 months
- Less interesting brand/industry - maybe more interesting job
- It's maternity cover
- Is the grass greener?


Essentially, it's a really tough call and I'm right in the middle with no particular feeling either way. I've done this really as an exercise of writing down pro's and con's but I would really appreciate any feedback from those who've faced similar choices or have any wise words.

Thanks!

[Volition]

Personally I would tread on the side of caution, as you have yet to get a year's worth of experience with a company. That would personally put me off recruiting you, as it shows no stability. If the job really appeals to you and you don't mind it is for 6 months and think it will help you in a new industry, then go for it.

[r2m2]

Thanks for the advice Volition. I've got 3 stints on my CV or just over a year so I guess potentially adding two more 6 month stints could be perceived badly.

The new role is within heavy industry and b2b which will likely prove more lucrative in the future. Might be an opportunity i shouldn't pass up.

[r2m2]

Hi all,

I'd really appreciate anymore advice on this, it's decision day today.

[Du1point8]

Its all about the risk.

Would you risk everything to get into the industry for 6 months and then maybe have no job?

Or would you work your ass off and make noises about wanting to stay and make sure you shine for 6 months, but still there might be no other position around later.

If the former, then I don't think just taking it for 6 months on the hope there might be more later is good enough, if the latter, then why not...

Usually when I did a 6 month contract it was the test to see if I was suitable and if good enough the position would last longer or a different position became available.

Have they made any noise about the fact its only 6 months or there is a possibility of more work after the cover is done?

[r2m2]

Thanks for the advice Du1point8,

Really the plan is to go travelling around March as GF's contract ends etc so it's a good time. Obviously things can change so security could be useful. I'm not sure if haveing 6 months experience in the new industry would benefit more than having two short jobs on my CV, if you see what I mean.

There is a good possibility of it being extended in some way should i wish.

It's such a close call whenever I weigh up the two options.

[MissChief]

Of course there is also a possibility that said Maternee (?) may decide being a stay at home mum or working part time appeals far more than returning to work.

[r2m2]

Thanks, appreciate the advice.

Any more welcome