NC and not disclosing actual job as niche and v outing.
Started new job about a year ago as a temp covering sick leave. Permanent posts came up, I applied and totally car crashed the interview. They appointed 2 new people; there were 3 jobs. based on that interview I was good enough to fill a staff shortage but not good enough to keep forever. There were a number of reasons I interviewed so badly. I’m sure I could do better given another chance, but not sure I could do so well to get a job in a particularly competitive place like this place. My temp job has been extended for 6 months, and looking at the team I’m pretty sure I’ll get another 6 months again out of it....there are a number of team members with chronic health problems who are always off sick and 2 team members who want sabbaticals next year. There are easily enough gaps for me to plod along for another year and then reapply for a permanent post that I know will be advertised in the next 12 months. There are no guarantees I’d get the job. This work place is 25 minutes from my house.
There is another job. Same pay, less busy, Much better organised institution, much less competitive, I have worked with the person who would be my boss Previously and we get on well. they haven’t managed to fill their posts because the location is slightly obscure. They will probably still have jobs in a year. It’s an hour away. I think I’d probably be happier There if I could get my head around a 2 hour round trip commute.
Would you sit it out in a job where you haven’t been given security (And have been turned down for a permanent post) just because it’s closer or go for a secure job further way?