To consider this job?

[february08baby]

As some of you may recall, I'm in a job where I am being badly bullied and experiencing disability discrimination. I'm actively looking for other jobs.

I currently earn nearly £37,000 in a public sector job. I commute about 30-45 mins to work and pay £25pm on parking, sometimes more if I'm at another office. I work full time, 9-5 and its a permanent role.

I've seen a job online that is full time, 37hrs per week, seemingly permanent and is entirely homebased. Its run by a disabled charity which could mean a better understanding and better support than I currently get. working from home would mean less stress etc too. It is similar in many ways to what I'm currently working as.

However, its £28,000 per year and DH is not keen on me applying for that reason.

DD is 12 and we have good childcare from family so WFH isn't necessary for that reason but we don't really have any savings and DH fears he may need to take on more work to top up our joint income.

My DPs say I should stay where I am because of the salary, benefits and job security and that it won't be as bad as it was before now that I've complained?

So WIBU to apply or should I hold off for a better paid job and stay where I am in the meantime?

37k seems to be quite a good wage - would you not spend a long time looking for a comparable wage that your DP would be happy with? DP is not the one who has to be in that position in your work also. Why only 'seemingly' permanent? with better support, a good wage why wouldn't you go for it? If you're happy with that, that is.

The advert doesn't say if it is permanent or fixed term, and yes, I've been job searching for a while but not having any luck finding anything on the same salary. I'd definitely need to take a drop if I left hence why DH and my DPs would prefer I stayed. This new job that interests me also doesn't give any details about pension contribution and other benefits. Its been a long time since I've changed jobs so it seems strange not to know much about the package in advance.

I think if you look at what you will save can you get rid of a car? - fuel, road tax, insurance, mot, repairs, cost of vehicle, cost of make up maybe and work clothes? There won't be as much of a financial impact as it first looks. Add to that your time saving, and getting away from a bad work environment.

As long as you can hack working solo (it's not for everyone), then I don't think it's a bad idea.

I don't think you'll be much worse off. Consider tax and national insurance, petrol etc. I recently took a job that was less well paid. I have a hidden disability. It is a lot closer to home, less travel. They are lovely to work for and really try to understand my issues.

You are deluding yourself if you think that working for a charity means less stress or an easier life. Plus, charities fold all the time. Better to deal with the problems in your current role than to, effectively, retire from public life. Sacrificing £9k pa and the best pension around is not something you should do in a fit of pique.

Apply for the new job.

When you offered it consider net pay. And bigger picture. And potential future earnings.

Ending up unwell due to bullying is far more costly than a few k a year.

Go for the new job.

I've lots of friends who work in charities, right up to director level. They are ALL on yearly contracts, and the vast majority have a panic every year that they won't have another contract due to funding etc.

Would you be happy of DH decided to take a 25% pay cut and expected you to make up the shortfall through overtime? I really think his opinion counts a lot in this case.

some good points to think about, definitely.

Are you able to access disabled parking to save you the £25 a day?

Apply for the job anyway. You don't need to make any decisions yet, as you haven't been offered it. In any case the interview will be a good experience if you haven't done one in a while.

I agree with:@embracelife - apply for the role, if you're interviewed, ask all the questions you need and make a decision when you have that information.

Have you complained about the bullying and disability discrimination?
You may be able to claim constructive dismissal.

That’s a huge pay cut. Keep looking.

I'm not eligible for a blue badge, I don't have any mobility disabilities nor do my other disabilities qualify apparently.

I guess I could apply for the experience and find out a bit more when the offer comes in (if I get on that is!)

Yes I've complained about my treatment in my current job. Its been pretty bad. I've gone through formal grievance, appeal, tribunal claim and my union is currently in settlement agreements. I don't think that will include an exit package though, knowing my employer.

My union reckon it will be a private admission of guilt, with an NDA, and maybe a small compensation amount (a few thousand if I'm lucky), and a guaranteed good reference for when I do leave. It sounds really shit considering everything they've done to me but I can't afford to just quit with nothing to go to. As a disabled person, its a lot harder to find alternative employment and it could be quite a while.

meant to say my union said its unlikely I'll get compensation either so it does look like I may have to go all the way which my union are discouraging due to the stress involved and the cost (they say much of my claim is out of time and thus may not succeed )