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To not know which job offer to accept?

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Newjobdecision · 04/04/2023 08:25

I have two job offers on the table. Both in different industries but finance related. One initially offered me £50k and an 18 month fixed term contract and the other offered me £54k for a permanent management role. I decided to go for the management role as I thought it was great opportunity and I thought the management experience would look good on my cv. The other role (50k) has come back and offered me £60k and changed the position to permanent. Other role has said highest they can go is £55k. The £60k role is an extra £300 a month which is handy in a cost of living crisis. I also really appreciate the effort they’ve gone to to secure me, as they’re now offering £10k more and have made the position permanent. However money isn’t everything and I’m worried I’ll regret missing out on being a manager but I’m late twenties so could potentially have another chance to manage in a couple of years? I’m so stuck on what to do. I’ve changed my mind so many times but need to make a decision today. What would you do?

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ChimChimeny · 04/04/2023 08:27

what are The commutes/WFH/cultures like? Will there be potential for moving into management in the permanent role?
Late twenties is young to be in management, it's not like you're running out of time so need to rush.

Randomness12 · 04/04/2023 08:28

£60k and perm. You can probably develop the role to incorporate some management once you are in the door if you share that you’d like to develop in that way.

BoxOfCats · 04/04/2023 08:29

I would go for the money! What's the point of the management experience "looking good on your CV" - surely the whole point of that is to get a job that pays better?

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Newjobdecision · 04/04/2023 08:29

Both roles are WFH so no commute. I got a good vibe from both but the one offering the higher salary have been very sweet and understanding towards me.

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Newjobdecision · 04/04/2023 08:30

60k have said they are keen to progress people. I spoke with the director yesterday who said she was given a promotion after a year which is promising. I guess I was hung up on being a manager as I wasn’t expecting to become one at this age so saw it as an opportunity

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pippinsleftleg · 04/04/2023 08:30

do you want to be in management? What does the £60k role offer that the £55k role doesn’t?

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Newjobdecision · 04/04/2023 08:31

The 60k role involves a task I don’t particularly enjoy but am capable of doing. But I love the sound of all the other tasks. 55k role doesn’t include this task at all

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Newjobdecision · 04/04/2023 08:32

I would like to be a manger at some point as I feel it’d be a natural progression career wise

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Chowtime · 04/04/2023 08:34

I'd go for the management position one even if it is lower paid.

Neighneigh · 04/04/2023 08:34

What is the difference between the two pension offers? That's what would swing it for me. How much does each company pay in?

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Newjobdecision · 04/04/2023 08:36

Neighneigh · 04/04/2023 08:34

What is the difference between the two pension offers? That's what would swing it for me. How much does each company pay in?

management one is offering 6% the other is offering 4%

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Skyeheather · 04/04/2023 08:40

Ignore the money - choose the job you would prefer to do, you've got to do five days a week.There's nothing worse than being miserable at work.

GreenLeopard1 · 04/04/2023 08:40

Have you worked out the overall compensation package including pension / other benefits / bonus? You can then weigh up the salary comparison.
Are they both similar sized companies?

Krumpet · 04/04/2023 08:44

After being a manager, I'd go for the higher paid without managing. Only because people can be your biggest problem. In my management roles, although I enjoyed them I got frustrated dealing with people issues over what I felt was real valuable work. That's just my opinion though, having been in the situation and then been given the choice, I chose the higher paid with no management responsibility. I am about to get back into managing where I am as its naturally happened leading the team, but its a good team and I'm happy to get back into it.

QuickCakeQuestn · 04/04/2023 08:47

60k is not an extra £300 a months.

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Newjobdecision · 04/04/2023 08:56

GreenLeopard1 · 04/04/2023 08:40

Have you worked out the overall compensation package including pension / other benefits / bonus? You can then weigh up the salary comparison.
Are they both similar sized companies?

So the management one offers pension contributions up to a max of 6% the other is 4%. Management one has a bonus scheme but it’s not guaranteed.They also offer private medical insurance

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Newjobdecision · 04/04/2023 08:57

QuickCakeQuestn · 04/04/2023 08:47

60k is not an extra £300 a months.

When I did my calculations it’s showed a take home of £3300 when pension and student loan is taken into account. That sounds right compared to my take home of £3000 for my last role which was less than 60k

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Newjobdecision · 04/04/2023 08:58

Krumpet · 04/04/2023 08:44

After being a manager, I'd go for the higher paid without managing. Only because people can be your biggest problem. In my management roles, although I enjoyed them I got frustrated dealing with people issues over what I felt was real valuable work. That's just my opinion though, having been in the situation and then been given the choice, I chose the higher paid with no management responsibility. I am about to get back into managing where I am as its naturally happened leading the team, but its a good team and I'm happy to get back into it.

This is what I’m worried about. They alluded to some people being a little difficult with regards to getting what you need from them. I don’t want to get dragged into disputes when the time could be spent doing actual work. A lot to consider

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Antsinmypantsneedtodance · 04/04/2023 09:01

Just a tip from someone who took a job for management experience on their CV. Management isn't all its cracked up to be. If anything its frustrating and takes the enjoyment from a job. It depends who you manage of course. But you get to deal with peoples life dramas, petty issues, sickness. Its not all it's cracked up to be. If anything now line management would put me off a job!

StillWantingADog · 04/04/2023 09:01

I’d go to the company which you think wants you more

Itsbytheby · 04/04/2023 09:04

Management isn't all sunsets and roses. It's dealing with and taking responsibility for other people (and their work) on top of your other tasks and be paid less to boot.

If the other company is offering a path to progression, and more money, I'd probably go with them.

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Newjobdecision · 04/04/2023 09:04

StillWantingADog · 04/04/2023 09:01

I’d go to the company which you think wants you more

The ones who offered me 60k seem to want me more. They’ve offered 10k more and made the position permanent. The recruiter for the management role is making me feel really bad but I have to do what’s best for me

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StillWantingADog · 04/04/2023 09:08

Take the recruiter out of it, assuming they are 3rd party. And I AM a recruiter! They will obviously get extra £ if you take the job, of course they want you to accept it.

make the right decision for you, accept the job, then call or email the unlucky recruiter and be very firm!

BarbaraofSeville · 04/04/2023 09:14

I'd also go for the £60k job without managing and agree with others who say that could be the biggest hassle of the role, I've only just been able to get into a role where I get paid reasonably well for what I do without needing to be a manager at the same time (and I still don't earn £60k).

But obviously people are different so you need to weigh up your preference between doing the thing you don't like and managing people.

How would you feel if you have to performance manage people who are unco-operative, incompetent or inefficient at their jobs? That sounds like my worst nightmare.

mosiacmaker · 04/04/2023 09:19

Go for the one that gives you the best vibes - follow your gut/instincts based on the people you have spoken with. If these are equal then go for the 60k role - especially as they’ve been so quick to increase offer and make it more attractive. Another consideration is how healthy the business is in general, which business is more profitable? What is the average length of tenure at each business? Glassdoor reviews?

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