Thanks both for all your input.

Hi Guys,

Regarding savings, I don’t have a massive amount but will just have to be careful with money during this assignment.

Before I accept any offer, I will reiterate to the company that I want regular updates on how all parties feel its going and the chances of it becoming perm/extended. I do feel a lot better about the situation now I will be a direct employee of the company. That instantly makes me feel a little bit more stable. I will speak to them later today and hopefully they will give me the weekend to think before making a final call.

Hi Anita,

Yes, it’s a good sign that they have made these changes to try and get me on board.

I know it’s the fear that is making me question it. I’ve always wanted to work here and know that deep down.

The risk is there because of the length of contract  but it could become perm if it goes well. I don’t have huge savings to cover the mortgage for a longtime and would have to back myself to  work again if this didn’t materialise to long term.

They did previously say that we would have regular updates during the tenure about the future of the role and whether it would extend.

Hi both,

I am UK/EU based. I do not want to be a conractor but this company is somewhere I have always wanted to work so was prepared to go and proove myself and try and earn a perm position.

The rate was still higher but I do not want to set up a LTD company for 6 months. I have an accountant in the family and they advised me agaisnt doing this. I let the company know this and they are looking into other options and will feedback to me.

I go to the gym and remain active and this helps my stress. I have a call with the company who have offered the job today and feel they will want a decision. I am still not 100% sure what is best and will have a think today and make a call.

Hi both,

The company offering me this role is one I know and have worked with closely in my role with my current company. It is somewhere I have always thought I would like to work there one day.

I haven’t been activley looking but this role came up so obviously intrested me.

The concern is that its 6 months and paid hourly which is throwing me as I’m use to an annual salary. I also wouldn’t get any paid holiday during this 6 months.  They have said there will be regular catch-ups so I would know with notice if it was/wasn’t going to extended/made permanent. I would be better off financially after travel etc but it does feel like a risk.

I don’t want to turn it down though and end up regretting it in a few months’ time.

Hi,
I actually asked for a salary increase with my last promotion and was told one wasn’t available. This has contributed to my feelings but isn’t the sole reason. Morale where I am now is fairly low throughout the office which isn’t the best environment and there has been a high turnover off staff in recent months.

Hi Anita,

We had a catch up on the phone last night which went well. I am hoping to see her over the next few days and i think i will get a good gage of how she feels from that. I will be open with her.

Thanks