I am exploring some job opportunities outside my current role and I have been successful in an interview for another role. Now, I am bit confused about which job is better a new one or should I stay put in my current role.
My current job is civil service role at 70k and I get to work condensed hours in 4 days week with 30% pension contribution from employer. I have been for over 5 years in civil services and there are opportunities to progress to deputy director roles in future. Office is 15 mins walk or 5 mins on the bus. I have 2 young children in nursery and I can do 50% time in office and 50% work from home. 30 annual leaves, which are handy as DC keep falling sick. The job gets stressful at time with lots of responsibilities and being held accountable for the success of the programmes etc, but overall a good work life balance. Maximum time I commute is probably 10 mins each way and cost of commute is very cheap £4 per day when I travel to office, probably £40 per month. I live in a city in west midlands, cost of living is affordable and DH works mostly from home, 5 days a week.
The new job is in central London, similar level role in private organisation, a consultancy, commute
Needed to central London, 2 days per week, £100 per day for commute and total of 3 hours each day. Pay is £90k and employer pension contribution is 7%. I will be working 5 days week and won't be able to see much of DC 2 days of the week when travelling. DC are 1 and 4 years old, so still very young. The job would be stressful as it's to work with clients.
If it was you, what would you choose.