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I have been working on a pilot for a year and it has, largely, gone really well. I work for a large public sector organisation and am getting sick of the backstabbing/back-covering nonsense that is going on, particularly since the cuts have begun to loom. Even with my own manager, I have not had any enough support, and have been left accountable for any issues which have arisen despite him agreeing to manage this project and me.
My project is to be expanded - at least 5 x workload (have still been working on my substantive job around this project), so no longer a small pilot and managed completely by me, no additional staff. No pay rise and I am not a project manager. Prob great for my career in the long run if it goes well...
A job has come up within commuting distance that feels like it should be mine but it is probably a bit out of my reach, although I tick almost every box on the job spec.
It ticks so many boxes for me personally and if I can secure an interview despite lacking a couple of areas of experience. AND it is with an organisation I really admire (3rd sector).
Should I just stay put, giving the current project my all (I love what I am doing - very innovative and in keeping with my values) or apply for the other one and decide if I am offered it...? Thank you for reading this
ps closing date tomorrow, application filled in 