How easy is it to get another high paying job?
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Thanks for the replies so far.
I think part of my worry/problem is my ego/pride; as sad as it sounds, I like to think everything I do is improved on what I did the day before. Therefore, if I change jobs, it should be to one with more money and great responsibility.
I’m lucky that I have no debt, no mortgage, and a small FU fund. Definitely not enough to be complacent, but enough that would allow me to chill out a bit and maybe do some travelling for a year.
Should the worse happen, maybe a 6–12-month career break wouldn’t be a bad option, all while keeping an eye on the market.
My employer recognises senior project manager, which is something I am working towards and will involve a pay bump. It will finally be nice to get the title, after a decade of working in project management.
I love the idea of contracting, and although I feel I have the experience for the job itself, I’m unsure about developing my brand as a contractor or even how to get started. You might have just encouraged me to do some research.
I think part of my worry/problem is my ego/pride; as sad as it sounds, I like to think everything I do is improved on what I did the day before. Therefore, if I change jobs, it should be to one with more money and great responsibility.
I’m lucky that I have no debt, no mortgage, and a small FU fund. Definitely not enough to be complacent, but enough that would allow me to chill out a bit and maybe do some travelling for a year.
Should the worse happen, maybe a 6–12-month career break wouldn’t be a bad option, all while keeping an eye on the market.
Wilmslowboy said:
£70k is top end for a PM, unless experienced in a high demand product such as salesforce, or cloud migrations etc.
As far as finding a role if in the unfortunate position of being let go, you could alway contract while you look for a perm role.
Even at a day rate of £350 (which is super low for PM) and in IR35 that would be more than what you earn today.
In the last 7 days they has been 350+ PM roles listed on jobserve paying at least £350 a day
I think there is room over £70k, but like you say it is towards the top end. As far as finding a role if in the unfortunate position of being let go, you could alway contract while you look for a perm role.
Even at a day rate of £350 (which is super low for PM) and in IR35 that would be more than what you earn today.
In the last 7 days they has been 350+ PM roles listed on jobserve paying at least £350 a day
My employer recognises senior project manager, which is something I am working towards and will involve a pay bump. It will finally be nice to get the title, after a decade of working in project management.
I love the idea of contracting, and although I feel I have the experience for the job itself, I’m unsure about developing my brand as a contractor or even how to get started. You might have just encouraged me to do some research.
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