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Perfect job but...

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HelpsHeal · 12/04/2023 10:12

It's exactly what I want to do, the people seem lovely and with exactly the right ethos for me, the hours and money are great but it's working for a relatively new charity. They have some capital behind them but are currently spending more than their income. At current rates reserves will last 3 years.

Most of their income is from the Local Authority who do need the work done (previously the LA were delivering the work) so they have a vested interest in making sure the charity can continue, but it still seems a bit risky.

I'm of an age where I would be OK if I had to retire in 3 years' time, but that's not really my current plan.

Would you take the job?

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FetchezLaVache · 12/04/2023 10:17

I would, tbh, if it's something you really want to do and losing the job after three years wouldn't be a disaster. What is your alternative? Are you in a job atm?

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HelpsHeal · 12/04/2023 10:21

FetchezLaVache · 12/04/2023 10:17

I would, tbh, if it's something you really want to do and losing the job after three years wouldn't be a disaster. What is your alternative? Are you in a job atm?

Yes, I have a good job currently. I'm just a bit bored with it and can't imagine staying there until retirement. Because of my age it feels like now or never iyswim.

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EyesOnThePies · 12/04/2023 10:25

Yes.
Keep up your skills, use the job to create new networks and CPD, so that if they do go under you are well placed to get a new job.
Whilst rising to the interesting challenges of assisting with the growth and stability of the charity.

Dotcheck · 12/04/2023 10:25

Go for it. If it comes to it, end your career doing something which is exciting rather than something that bores you

IcedBananas · 12/04/2023 10:27

I’d do it. Hopefully it works out, but be mindful of training and development and keeping your cv up to date in case it’s needed

Viviennemary · 12/04/2023 10:28

Possibly depending on my personal circumstances. If the job was anything to do with their finances I wouldn't take it. And maybe the reserves will last less than three years. Sounds a bit risky. Depends how happy/unhappy you are in your present job.

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HelpsHeal · 12/04/2023 10:29

The trouble is in 3 years' time I'm approaching 60. No matter how current my skills are, job hunting isn't going to be easy. TBH it's taken me much longer this time round than it ever has previously.

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HelpsHeal · 12/04/2023 10:30

Viviennemary · 12/04/2023 10:28

Possibly depending on my personal circumstances. If the job was anything to do with their finances I wouldn't take it. And maybe the reserves will last less than three years. Sounds a bit risky. Depends how happy/unhappy you are in your present job.

Why would you avoid if it was to do with finances? Isn't that where you'd have most influence to make sure things were sound?

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Viviennemary · 12/04/2023 10:36

Because I would see problems. Costs increasing local authority cutting its funding. But that's me. I wouldn't want the stress at OP's age.. I think it's a difficilt decision. Also depends if it would affect your pension.

MyLavenderSuperpowers · 12/04/2023 10:38

I would go for it too.

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