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Are consistent 8 month contracts an option?

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  • 13-06-2019 1:13pm
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    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭


    Hi
    I left my last job a few months ago - took a redundancy package that was being offered. Currently taking a few months off, before I head back to the workforce....

    My other half works, good salary, 2 children and thankfully, no considerable debts, so the permanent roles with pension, health etc will not be my overriding concern...
    While I love my time off at the moment, I am not sure I will be able to hack it in the depths of winter when the children are at school...

    Couple of questions....
    Is it feasible in only can consider 8-9 month contract roles? I work in the area of finance/ business operations...
    While reimbursement is a big consideration, It’s not my main focus....I would be more concerned about a haphazard CV where I only work x months of the year...is this something I should be concerned about?

    Anyone out there doing this at the moment?

    Many thanks
    Maura


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  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,066 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    mauraf wrote: »
    Couple of questions....
    Is it feasible in only can consider 8-9 month contract roles? I work in the area of finance/ business operations...
    While reimbursement is a big consideration, It’s not my main focus....I would be more concerned about a haphazard CV where I only work x months of the year...is this something I should be concerned about?

    Finance/Operations is a big area, so it is difficult to comment on this.

    A lot will depend on the skill set you offer, your reputation and what is traditional in your area of business.


  • Registered Users Posts: 20,558 ✭✭✭✭dreamers75


    Join an agency or apply for roles with "maternity cover" in the title.

    2 way street, job may hire you and want to invest in you :)


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