lesser job v no job!
Discussion
My current contract ends in a couple of weeks. At present there are no jobs. I have enjoyed my research role, but they are all temporary contracts anyway and don't particularly like the clinical job anymore. I have however had an interview for a job I used to do and really enjoyed, but it is 1/3 of my current wage and is seen as a step backwards.
We could probably just about get by on that wage.
1) have you taken a massive pay cut which you can just about get by on? Is it liberating or stressful?
2) should I happen to get offered a better job in the future, would it look better to have had no job for a short while or a "backwards step" job which I then effectively sh*t on if I left just after joining?
We could probably just about get by on that wage.
1) have you taken a massive pay cut which you can just about get by on? Is it liberating or stressful?
2) should I happen to get offered a better job in the future, would it look better to have had no job for a short while or a "backwards step" job which I then effectively sh*t on if I left just after joining?
No job for a while won't be considered badly (at least not in my area of IT), however longer gaps, say more than a couple of months, will be asked about at interview. The more important question is how long can you go without an income? If you can get by for a while without working then personally I'd be inclined to wait but it's very much dependent on your attitude to risk, the outlook in your industry etc. etc.
I'm currently on gardening leave pending redundancy. I've had an interview for a job that pays less than what I'm currently earning but also somewhat less than I need to live on.
Having been in the position of no job vs lesser job and previously taken "no job" I'll be taking the choice of "lesser job" this time, assuming I get it.
If nothing else, it's always easier to get a job when you're already in one than not.
Having been in the position of no job vs lesser job and previously taken "no job" I'll be taking the choice of "lesser job" this time, assuming I get it.
If nothing else, it's always easier to get a job when you're already in one than not.
I'd go for lesser job. You can always put the reason for taking it as something like "I like to be busy, and while not at the level I feel I'd like to work at, taking this role enabled me to keep up to date with <my area of business>, while I seek a new role as <what you're applying for>" in of the description on your CV.
Just my thoughts. I'm no expert.
Just my thoughts. I'm no expert.
From personal experience, don't take it if you get offered it.
Lesser job means you are trapped in a job you wouln't normally do and potentially missing out what you do want to do.
If you are working in a job that you will eventually tire of, you start to resent it, dread going in in the mornings and that trickles down into the rest of your life.
Lesser job means you are trapped in a job you wouln't normally do and potentially missing out what you do want to do.
If you are working in a job that you will eventually tire of, you start to resent it, dread going in in the mornings and that trickles down into the rest of your life.
The exact opposite is my experience, in work and the phone keeps ringing with possible jobs etc. out of work and it goes quite, your CV has a gap to fill, you start getting bored fed up and demoralised with rejection after rejection and being ignored.
The biggest thing is how is the job market in your area and your trade, taking a lesser job if there is nothing else makes sense, just taking it to be in work in a good market is less sensible.
The biggest thing is how is the job market in your area and your trade, taking a lesser job if there is nothing else makes sense, just taking it to be in work in a good market is less sensible.
anonymous said:
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You'll survive; just fill up with normal unleaded as opposed to super from now on! 
Seriously, you'll adapt; were good at that us humans! You can now look for other part time work, or do some volunteering for the many organisations desperate for people to help. Good luck!
I'm now in the same position. Started with the "lesser" job in November, it has reminded me of some of the fundamentals of the industry! Just in the last week or two my phone has started ringing with people looking to talk to me about jobs at my more "normal" position.
I do think you have to be in work to get work.
I do think you have to be in work to get work.
rog007 said:
anonymous said:
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You'll survive; just fill up with normal unleaded as opposed to super from now on! I think its OH who's getting me down. Hes stressing more about the wage than I am and has just referred to it as a backwards step rather than congratulating me on getting it. Personally I think this job is a giant leap forward compared to pending unemployment
OH god this sounds so familiar to me too!!! I'm looking for work, can prob get part time work that would *just* cover the bills with nothing to spare. But atleast it is better than JSA. Makes me wonder if 2 part time jobs would be better, as atleast if one goes, you still have backup. And Hi Lois! good luck.
anonymous said:
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He'd be stressing far more if you weren't contributing anything to the household pot I suspect.If it's only 25 hours, what are the chances of you getting other temp work/evening work temporarily to bridge the gap?
Not an ideal situation for sure, but one that would look incredibly good to potential future employers.
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