I'm looking for a job at the moment. I've potentially got two options...
Option 1 is with a large-ish commercial international company looking after 2/3 directors. They say the hours are 35 per week but I think it might be more as they sound very busy. It's 2 to 3 months temporary to cover sickness but I have a feeling it may go permanent. I suspect that the lady is off with stress (although they didn't say this). Salary is £30k with decent benefits. I went for the interview yesterday and think I may be offered the job this morning.
Option 2 is with a local not for profit (housing). It's an admin role. Lots of organising and events so very similar to a PA role without the director bum wiping. It's three days (Monday to Friday) and salary is £23k pro rata with a fairly decent pension. The contract is 12 months to cover maternity. They are often recruiting and pay fairly well (PA to the CEO was previously advertised at around £30k). I'm going for the interview this afternoon.
Obviously, I would like to earn as much as I can but the lower salary wouldn't be an issue. I have a fairly active life outside work so the three days would give me time to do other things without stretching myself to the limit. I also occasionally do some freelance work (totally unrelated) which would fit better with the three days. Both jobs are easy commutes under 30 minutes.
I'd like to go for the other interview then make a decision but I think I'm going to have to make a decision about the first one this morning. I feel a bit conflicted at the moment. Can anyone offer any words of wisdom?! 