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Wibu to apply for this job?

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Sharkymcsharkface · 16/08/2018 20:27

An opportunity has come up recently for a job which, for various reasons, has been out of reach until now. I am now in a position to apply for it but I’m worried it might not be the right decision as there are a few pros and cons to it!

Pros:

It is my dream job. It’s in a field I’m hugely passionate about and really wouldn’t feel like work to me.
It would help me get a foot in the door of an industry I love but have struggled to get into so far.
It would involve a lot of travel abroad.
The company covers accomodation and expenses so my wages would be mine to keep and it could be a great opportunity for me to save some money.
I like to think that I’d be really good at it Grin

Cons:

The contract is only initially for 6 months so after that I will potentially be without a job and I have no idea what I may or may not get after that.
I might get lonely being ‘on the road’ for months at a time. The nature of the job means you don’t necessarily see the same people day in day out.
I will either have to continue to pay rent on my place at home while I’m away or move out and put all my stuff in storage, then try to find somewhere else when I get back.
Its very competitive, several stages of interview etc.
It is long hours and potentially quite stressful.
The job would involve a training course at their European headquarters, which you have to cover your own costs for (fair enough) - you can get the costs back if you get the job but obviously that’s a big if!

So I really don’t know what to do. Wibu to apply, knowing that if I do get it I might be in a difficult position when I get back regarding a new job and place to live?

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Peaspleaselouise · 16/08/2018 21:02

It rings alarm bells to me that you have to pay for attaining course...

Merryoldgoat · 16/08/2018 21:06

I would never apply for a job that made me pay for my own training.

iamyourequal · 16/08/2018 21:10

The job would involve a training course at their European headquarters, which you have to cover your own costs for (fair enough) - you can get the costs back if you get the job but obviously that’s a big if!

This rings alarm bells with me too. Perhaps you can provide more information, but at the moment it sounds like a scam. It’s not to be an international fashion model I hope?

Sharkymcsharkface · 16/08/2018 21:58

It’s 100% not a scam, its a proper ‘real’ company but I can’t really give any more info as it could be outing.

From what I understand it’s only a nominal cost, basically you pay to get there and then pay a set price (say, £200) to contribute to the food/travel/accommodations etc. The course is a few weeks rather than a few days so I totally understand them wanting a contribution. You do get the money back if you get the job.

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yoyo1234 · 16/08/2018 22:24

Alarm bells ringing here as well.

Merryoldgoat · 16/08/2018 22:43

Might not be a scam but it’s highly unprofessional.

IsTheRainEverComingBack · 16/08/2018 23:04

Any company that makes you pay for your own training is not one you want to be a part of.

PositiveVibez · 16/08/2018 23:07

Any company that makes you pay for your own training is not one you want to be a part of

Add to that the fact you need to pay it back even if you don't get the job, is absolutely bizarre.

I know you don't want to put yourself, but what type of job is this? Where you pay to train, with the potential outcome of no job and a debt you have to pay back.

You would have to be nuts to go for this.

PositiveVibez · 16/08/2018 23:08

*out yourself

greendale17 · 16/08/2018 23:09

6 month contract- no way. I wouldn’t give up a permanent job for that.

lackingimagination · 16/08/2018 23:11

OP you say it’s not a scam but that is NOT normal. Coming from someone that has recruited for tonnes of companies/jobs/industries.

My guess is that it’s a ‘dream job’ ie. hotel reviewer, travel writer etc. that lots of people would willingly pay out £200 + few(?!) weeks of their time for to have the chance of getting the job (by the way how much is a few weeks of your time worth?! For me that is £££s!).

Sharkymcsharkface · 16/08/2018 23:22

Ok, (It's not this but, for example) say it's a ski instructor job.

The company does a couple rounds of interviews in this country, then if you make it past that stage you get invited to the couple of weeks training at their headquarters in the Alps. There, they 'audition' you by seeing you ski, assessing your level of ability, your teaching ability etc etc so they can see if you'll be suitable.

You pay for your flight and the £200 (example) cost to cover the accommodation, travel and equipment use while you're there. If you get the job you'll be refunded the £200 in your first lot of wages and offered a 6 month contract which may be renewed the following years during the next seasons (obviously you have to return to the UK and get another job out of season). Some instructors work for just one year, others for multiple years.

Does that make a bit more sense?

At the very least the training is a cheap holiday, at best you get a job out of it.

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FruitCider · 17/08/2018 06:56

Is this working for Ryanair by any chance? If so run a mile.

frenchknitting · 17/08/2018 07:10

Does the training course give you a qualification that is recognised elsewhere?

Sharkymcsharkface · 17/08/2018 10:53

@FruitCider no it's not.

@frenchknitting not as far as I know, you are supposed to be qualified already.

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OllyBJolly · 17/08/2018 11:08

It's actually quite usual in some sectors to have a requirement to have a current certification - off shore work for example. Potential employees will happily pay for the qualification in order to get the chance of the job.

I'd be more concerned about the 6 months. It's a lot of upheaval for a very short contract.

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