Promotion to HEO

kate07

Am on panel for HEO, currently on point 4 of EO panel. If i take the post it would mean driving an hour each way per day, compared to a km away from my current role. I've 25 years to go, Im comfortable where I currently am but kinda bored. Am I better stay in the comfortable local position or move at the cost of 2 hours a day for HEO? Its the same department, just a different county where the vacancy is and theres no HEO post where i currently am...any advice?

dickdasr1234

Stay where you are - life is short enough without shortening it further!

Ps coming from a country boy who moved to the smoke twenty years ago.

Aisling(",)

Would you have an option to wfh?

Two hours a day might seem a lot if you're not used to it but if it's only once or twice a week it's far more manageable. Plus with AL and flexi you can cut down on days you're commuting.

kate07

no dont think theres going to be a wfh option, which is crazy, the vacancy thats currently there isn't wfh and im assuming that's probably the one im going to get offered as im no 1 on panel now.

babaracus

Do 2 years as a HEO in the new further location and then apply for mobility back to your original location.

supersaint3

This is a no brainer ... Take the promotion, better money, better future prospects, and once you're in the role you can agitate for a bit of WFH and as already stated, eventually you will swing a mobility back to the other office.... Can't believe you'd even consider not taking... It's an hour each way in your own car not 2 buses and 2 hours etc...

Mr lebowski

I'd take it. You may be able step back down if it doesn't work out I believe within 6 months. I know someone in our department reverted back to EO after a few weeks.

angel eyes 2012

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121282670#Comment_121282670

I'd second this advice. Also, given there is a current moratorium on recruitment of administrative staff in the HSE, there are no guarantees that ongoing promotions in the civil service will continue.

I'd take the HEO position and see what happens in terms of opportunities for movement and wfh options.

Rikand

Take the HEO and stick yourself on mobility the first day you're in the job. Do your 2 years and get back.

kate07

Yeah it would be insane to turn it down, mightn't get the opportunity again, thanks