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Current job V potential job

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noseymckindle · 21/08/2023 18:04

I need advice please fellow wise folk...

I am in a newish role different type of work from my degree, similar field. I've hated it since day 1 however it's a secure job. I was made redundant and while I had been applying for jobs prior to this, I always got to the last stages then lost of to someone better (that's how it roles) so I'm in the job that I hate and I'm on 10k less that I was previously earning - completely shit considering mortgage rates are up etc etc .

To cut a v long story short out of the blue another potential offer has come about offering more money in my line of preferred work. Now..., im all biz except I'm worried that the new place may not be secure and I'm worried I'd be made redundant at some point in the future ( might not happen but couldn't rule it out- they cut the work force by 10% at the start of the year)

What the hell woukd you do if you were me? I know it's hard to really tell but give me some perspective?

I'm worried if I'm made redundant again after taking so long to get work that would be a disaster for me

Also staying where I am hating the job is putting a reall dark cloud on my happiness

Please give me thoughts

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noseymckindle · 21/08/2023 18:37

Anyone?

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Socksandfrocks · 21/08/2023 18:57

The new-new role sounds like it might be better long term if it's in line with your career, gain more experience and offers more money.
I understand the risk but that risk might also not be there. If you're only new to your current role too, you're not really secure within the first 2 years anyway.
What makes you think the new one would make you redundant?

noseymckindle · 21/08/2023 19:02

Socksandfrocks · 21/08/2023 18:57

The new-new role sounds like it might be better long term if it's in line with your career, gain more experience and offers more money.
I understand the risk but that risk might also not be there. If you're only new to your current role too, you're not really secure within the first 2 years anyway.
What makes you think the new one would make you redundant?

I know honestly it's just a bit of a mess. The new job made 10% of its workforce redundant just before Christmas so while they are apparently in a better place - I just worry about that, but it's a much better career long term and its the sort of job if I was able to be there say 2 years it would open many doors in other large firms, because it's such a senior role. So it's a case of if I made it past the first 18mths it would be great on my cv

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