I know this has been done to death but I'm interviewing for a CS role next month having previously only ever worked in the private sector (15 years experience).
As with most moves from private to public sector there would be a drop in salary which equates to a £500 per month take home reduction.
The reason I have been looking is that I don't really enjoy my job. I admit I have impostor syndrome and have been thinking that I should look for a career change completely but as I am the higher earner it isn't that simple....
In my current role I WFH as standard (even before covid) but could go to a local office if I wanted. I only ever went about once a week as my team work remotely but now they have got rid of that office so I am 100% WFH, which I have realised it not something I enjoy. I am not motivated and prefer to have people to bounce off with (useful given my profession).
My current employer are owned by a PE firm so I would be looking to move to the CS for more stability (we are looking at being sold by 2022) and a better work/home balance.
My current role offers great flexibility (which I need with 2 kids and a husband working pre allocated shifts) but there is also the expectation that I will be available after my finish time/check emails whilst on leave etc, so I'm finding I don't really switch off.
My husband thinks I don't know how lucky I have it as some days I do tend to chill more than work, but in the same vain by boss is a self proclaimed megalomaniac which means most emails I receive from her fill me with anxiety!
Basically, those currently working in the CS, would you recommend it?
Is there job security, good pensions and flexibility or is is still institutionalised (although my interview is for a newly formed department) and a constant battle against red tape.
Last year I got offered a great job, they offered to match my salary however no WFH due to the nature of the work and I ended it turning down due to pressure from my son as he was saying he likes me collecting him from school etc and after (the small amount) of childcare costs I would be worse off, which was true but I'm still so regretful that I didn't just accept it!
Any insight would be great.
My husband has concerns that I'm never happy at work but I feel my current role has just impounded that....
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feellikezerobucks · 21/08/2020 13:20
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