Offered a Job..

LoanShark

HI,
I have just been offered a job this morning..TBH I never thought I would get it because ithe tests for it were a bitch!! But anyhow, miracles never seize to amaze!! This is not my problem..

I have also been offered a three month contract with a former employer with quite good money and extras(expenses etc..) which I had agreed to take and am due to start tomorrow..

I rang my fiancee this morning to tell her the news and what seemed to be more of a concern to her was what about the money? OK money is important I agree with that.
But I've been unemployed for four weeks this year and was unemployed for the last four months of 2008,So I have learned to live with in my means.. But we are gettin married next year and I can see her point about the money,But this offer that I recieved this morning is a job that I never thought I would ever get a look in for,Had I gone through a recruitment agent for this job they would never put me forward for it because they would have other candidates that are suitable for it... I got this job throught preseraverance I applied directly to the company and went through a very tough interview and personality test..

BUt her reaction this morning has been a bit of a let down,She is happy for me I know that,But her inital reaction has bugged me...My whole family are all over the moon for me..

there is a probable €10k difference in the roles, But since the former employer is offering a three month contract with no guarantees and I really think the new role will be a great challange for me and is a full time job..

I dont know why I'm writing here but I just need to get it off my chest..

sunnyjim

Seriously, she probably said it without even thinking about it.

You've got the job, take it! 10k is 10k, but prices for everything - houses, cars, living in general - are gonna come down in a big way too.

The_Conductor

If you're looking for an opinion- you're getting married, the offer is a permanent secure job that you're thrilled with- with the 3 month temp contract- while its better paid- its better paid for a reason- because there is no permanency associated with it. Go-go-go- enjoy your new job. Well done!

Aprilsunshine

Take the job. You sound really excited by it and it is full time. Who knows what will happen after 3 months with the other one - your girlfriend is being short sighted about things.

She probably feels bad about her reaction - give her a chance and I'm sure she'll be pleased for you. But it is normal to be annoyed at how she behaved.

Good luck with it!

metamorphic

there's not a 10grand difference in the roles if 1 role only lasts for 3 months.

make 40k per annum but only work for a quarter year = 10k
make 30k and work the year = 30k

CONSTANT income these days is huge! Tell her you're disappointed at her lack of perspective, If it bugged you let her know.

Jugs82

Personally, i would go for the more secure role, while you would be familiar with your previous employer, 3 months is not that long and even if it is paid more, in the long run, you would be far better off in a role that is permanent for the foreseeable future

I understand why your partners reaction would play on your mind and irritate you but once you have a chance to chat it over, im sure you will feel better.. She is probably just worried about money as most people are nowadays

Juwwi

New job all the way.

3 months would be over in a flash and then u wont be long making up the 10k difference between what u will be earning and the dole.

is ur username anything to do with your line of work by any chance? :eek:

LoanShark

HI,
Thanks for your replies...

Just after reading my post and I did'nt make it clear about the 10k if my former employer was to make me permanent then there would be 10k difference,if I take the contract I would be entitled to take the expenses which makes up the 10k.

Heineken Helen

I'd something like that recently... haven't got either job YET but one was perfect location, really nice job and lovely people with ok money... the other was way out of the way (I'd be depending on lifts from others), not such a nice working environment and I dunno about the people... but the money's a LITTLE bit better... people were telling me to go for the money. Eh no, I'll go for the job I WANT thank you very much

Congrats and enjoy the job:D

ben10

I have had a couple of scenarios like this in the past & the one piece of advice i will give you is go with your gut instinct!! sometimes you can be clouded with thoughts of money or adventure but which ever one feels right go with it!! .....from listening to your posts, that seems to be the perminant job!!

ogriofa

In 3 months things could be even shakier!
Id defo go with the job you fought so hard for. Thats the best way to do things, if you fight for it and then let it go, you'll be wondering what if all the time.

Which option will make you a happier/more productive you/husband?
I'll bet it's the job with some security

The extra 10k would be useless if they let you go.
Also, this is an opportunity to not invite the relations you don't like to the wedding?

I understand your ladies reaction too though.
Go fo it!!!

Captain-America

Take the job and don't look back.

wasper

LoanShark wrote: »

HI,
I have just been offered a job this morning..TBH I never thought I would get it because ithe tests for it were a bitch!! But anyhow, miracles never seize to amaze!! This is not my problem..

I have also been offered a three month contract with a former employer with quite good money and extras(expenses etc..) which I had agreed to take and am due to start tomorrow..

I rang my fiancee this morning to tell her the news and what seemed to be more of a concern to her was what about the money? OK money is important I agree with that.
But I've been unemployed for four weeks this year and was unemployed for the last four months of 2008,So I have learned to live with in my means.. But we are gettin married next year and I can see her point about the money,But this offer that I recieved this morning is a job that I never thought I would ever get a look in for,Had I gone through a recruitment agent for this job they would never put me forward for it because they would have other candidates that are suitable for it... I got this job throught preseraverance I applied directly to the company and went through a very tough interview and personality test..

BUt her reaction this morning has been a bit of a let down,She is happy for me I know that,But her inital reaction has bugged me...My whole family are all over the moon for me..

there is a probable €10k difference in the roles, But since the former employer is offering a three month contract with no guarantees and I really think the new role will be a great challange for me and is a full time job..

I dont know why I'm writing here but I just need to get it off my chest..

I think when it comes to jobs you decide what you want. Anyone can see that 3 months contract is very short term happiness. So go with your instinct
and I wish you the best for the new job & next year's marriage.

InReality

Its nice to see someone with good news.
You have a dilemma but its a good one to have.

Fair play for getting the 2nd Job offer.

MJOR

Good on ya....

idontknowmyname

Congratulations on getting both job offers first of all- i agree with previous posters- the role with your ex employer is only a 3 month one- no guarantees what will happen after it. The permanent one you fought your ass off for- you seem excited about it- money isn't everything- being happy in a role and having something permanent in far more important.

LoanShark

Hi All.

Took the job I was offered that I fought hard for, Week Three and I LOVE IT!:D

alexmcred

Great stuff glad to hear it LS

CDfm

Take the job.Your former employer were great to think of you and make you the offer.

I am sure they will be pleased you are sorted with a permanent role and good for you.

Your fiancees attitude worries me though and it is mighty strange.

Heineken Helen

Congrats you did the right thing.

I got a job too and start on Monday... I'm so excited (probably won't be Sunday night though lol)