To ask WWYD (1st world problem)

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Apologies but I've been going back and forth on this so figured I'd ask others.

I took a temp role after a redundancy--maternity cover at a UK wide successful company.

Ethos of UK company very different to what I'm used to, no flexibility in terms of start/end time but fairly stress free work that's not massively interesting or taxing.

Have been offered permanent work at a global business with very flexible working, lots of flex benefits, work should be interesting but could have periods of high demand/stress.

Old place (UK business) want to keep me so have offered to make me perm, offered me a flex start and finish time and early finish Friday. Have matched salary from global firm (plus a little bit). UK company will be bringing in some flex benefits but not to the extent of the global business.

Financially it makes UK business role more attractive and Global business role may be harder/more stress but I don't know that for sure yet.

I can't decide which to take! Any advice or perspectives?

Have referenced Global firm/UK firm to hopefully keep it clear which I'm talking about though both are a similar distance from my home and UK based.

Also in case it's relevant I'm in my late 30's with a young family.

That's great news and I hope it works out brilliantly for you. Have some unmumsnetty and some 🍷⭐️🍸.Congratulations!

I'd generally go Global.

Did you check them out on Glassdoor? It can be useful?

Opps cross post. Congrats!

Fwiw I think you've made the right decision. I work for a company that talks the talk on flex but are actually a bit of a nightmare. It's v stressful. Plus when your kids are up and out you may find you feel able to try out a management role, never say never.

Let's hope global doesn't decide to relocate when Brexit kicks in. Was this discussed at interview?

Somethingsmellsnice

Both global and UK are fairly recession proof businesses and the bit of the global company I'll be working at services everywhere bar N America for what it does, and what it does is not going away.

Can never say never though but that applies to any organisation.

Thank you for the congratulations from others

I will check out glass door as well!