So I start a new job in February in a university on a 9 month contract. They are all sounding like really nice people, bending over backwards to prepare me. Its WFH but only during Covid and its less salary than what I was on before (I was made redundant due to Covid from last job). However, very good pension (20% employer contribution) and benefits like gym, shopping, restaurant discounts. TBH though, I don't see myself using these discounts but the pension is great.
I have another organisation saying they have a job for me starting in May (funding depending). Its a charity. If they get the funding, it would be a permanent job and fully working from home (even after Covid). its about £3000 more per year than the uni job but have not been told of any other benefits and the pension employer contribution is 4%.
WIBU to leave the university after just 3 months? There is a 3 month notice period, do you think I'd need to stick to it as I could risk losing out on the charity job if so. Or should I do the full 9 months with the university at the risk of not having anything to go into afterwards?
I've never been in this position before and I don't like upsetting people or any conflict! DH thinks the uni pension is better and I should stay for that but I've never been too clued up on pension contributions!
There is definitely no possibility of the uni contract being extended.