I work in a job which has a good pension scheme, but I will have to work there for 2 years to qualify. If I leave before that point, I would be able to claim a refund on my contributions but I'll lose the employer contributions.
I am early 30s so retirement is a long way away, but my pensions so far are crap. I have about £4k in two different ones from past employers.
My current employer has a scheme which pays a certain amount every year, depending on final salary and how many years I paid in. If I only pay in two it won't be much obviously, but it will be something.
Trouble is I feel a bit lost in my role and not progressing, so I am getting itchy feet about staying for two long as I want to have a good career. But I won't meet my 2 qualifying years for another 8 months. Would you stay in order to qualify, or cut your losses and look for another job now?