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Job with less pension contribution

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newtothis15 · 12/03/2024 19:37

The job that I applied for is independent sector, and they offer 10% less pension of contributions in my current school provides

Also the school is further from where i live but more academic teaching

How shall i weigh up that they offer less pension contribution
In a year it would be around 6000 less in the pension pot

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newtothis15 · 12/03/2024 19:42

They also say will be cycle to work scheme, gp calls, dentist cost, lifestyle discounts

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JaffavsCookie · 12/03/2024 20:17

I think the pension pot is a big deal, but depends on your age and if you plan on staying there, ie if you are 62 and only plan staying 3 years not as big as a deal as if you are 30 and see it as a lifetime job because then your pension will be miniscule.
we have a cycle to work scheme and lifestyle benefits in the state system nothing worth moving jobs over imo.

newtothis15 · 12/03/2024 20:25

I am not young... not 30...Smile what are the lifestyle benefits please

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newtothis15 · 12/03/2024 20:28

Also not sure how long would stay as depends on if i find another job after 3 years

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newtothis15 · 12/03/2024 20:30

If same role to same role similar geographical area would you expect a similar salary offer?

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JaffavsCookie · 12/03/2024 21:21

Our lifestyle benefits are things like 4% off sainsburys if you buy a preloaded card, discounts at halfords etc etc
I am not a big shopper so rRely use them but they could possibly be great for some.

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