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Leave permanent job for contract?

Shelga · 2015-01-09 17:37:09

First of all, I live in England, so economy here is a bit more stable than home. I am considering leaving a permanent, stable, well-paid job for a position in another company on a 12-month contract. Am I mad? Let me elaborate... I work in manufacturing and quite enjoy my job- very busy, profitable period for the company,…

09-01-2015 5:37pm

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Shelga

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First of all, I live in England, so economy here is a bit more stable than home. I am considering leaving a permanent, stable, well-paid job for a position in another company on a 12-month contract. Am I mad? Let me elaborate...

I work in manufacturing and quite enjoy my job- very busy, profitable period for the company, well-paid, plenty of opportunity to progress, great benefits, lovely people! On the flip side, I really, really dislike the location. Work great, location and social life here fairly crap. Ugly, ugly city that I really haven't settled in and don't see myself ever doing so. I've thought about moving to a commuter town but really don't think that would majorly improve the situation.

So, now I have the chance to try working in/around London, but contracting. Money is not that great considering the lack of security, take home pay would be about the same as now (adjusted for increased cost of living down there) but working for a massive global company in an interesting role. Also there is every chance I could be made permanent eventually.

What do people think? My gut says give it a go. I'm a 27 year old woman btw, with no debt and no dependants. Have been thinking about this nonstop for around a year!

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