To not know what to do jobwise?

[catgirl1976]

I currently have been in my current job for nearly 9 years but it's changed, I don't really like it and I am bored

I have the opportunity to go for another job in a different company but I can't decide what to do

My existing job is local to me and is only a couple of miles away. I can also do the role standing on my head.

The potential new job is an hour or so commute away. I have a 19 mo DS. I would be leaving the house at 6:30am and getting home 6:30pm. I don't drive so would be relying on trains and would have increased travel costs.

The existing job is permanent - the new job is a 6 month contract with a chance to go perm.

BUT - the new job is in investment banking which sounds very attractive and better then my current industry (energy trading). And the enforced me time on the train appeals - as does working in a major city.

DH doesn't seem keen for me to take the new role. I am torn. I think my CV looks crappy with 1 job for nearly 9 years and something fresh would be good for me and good for my career, plus it could be the foot in the door to a good industry.

Anyone got any views on what they would do?

The money is better in the new role but not massively so, especially after extra travel costs.

Indeed the interview,the process is worth doing for experience.and buys bit time too

In this current environment, I would not leave a perm job for temp (whether Male or female). Its a fight to the death for every perm job as so few companies are adding to headcount. The big investment banks are using a lot of long term temps then when you reach the max term they get someone new in. I would presume you want to impress in order to get further work which means you will need to stay longer than core hours

Op: I think you are very lucky having a job that you can do standing on your head, therefore very little stress.
If you are able to leave work on time every night that is a massive bonus.

You have a brilliant work / home balance now and you are not exhausted with commuting, working long hours or stress.

To give up a permanent job does seem very risky, unless you have a few grand savings to tide you over future lean periods.

Best wishes to you whatever you decide.

Have you been offered the job op or are you asking whether you should go for the interview?