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What is a good Fixed Term contract?

  • 19-07-2015 04:26PM
    #1
    Darith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 325 ✭✭


    Just got offered a fixed term contract instead of a permanent job? I do not recall the job as been advertised as fixed term, but it is a junior position so i suppose it is not to be unexpected. The Conditions are 30kpa with vhi and bonus if applicable. I was told it is a view to be made permanent, what does this mean exactly? I suppose i would half to check the fine print to make it is not a rolling contract? Are fixed term contracts common for junior positions?


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  • #2
    xkariex
    Closed Accounts Posts: 223 ✭✭xkariex


    That once you pass your reviews you will be offered a permanent contract. If not your contract won't be renewed after the fixed term or if there isn't a position available


  • #3
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,685 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    Darith wrote: »
    Just got offered a fixed term contract instead of a permanent job? I do not recall the job as been advertised as fixed term, but it is a junior position so i suppose it is not to be unexpected. The Conditions are 30kpa with vhi and bonus if applicable. I was told it is a view to be made permanent, what does this mean exactly? I suppose i would half to check the fine print to make it is not a rolling contract? Are fixed term contracts common for junior positions?

    How llong is the contract for?


  • #4
    Darith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 325 ✭✭Darith


    The contract is for a year but i just realized there is nothing written in the contract about renewal or a review for a permanent position?


  • #5
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,685 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    Darith wrote: »
    The contract is for a year but i just realized there is nothing written in the contract about renewal or a review for a permanent position?

    They are using it as a way to have a year of you working there to see how suitable you are.

    If you want to you can ask about the possibility of being made permanent.

    One place I worked in gave three year fixed term contracts, prior to making people permanent.

    50% of people on them were let go at the end.


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