So my partner and i returned from living and working overseas in February and due to Covid i struggled to find a job until June. However although in the sector i wanted to be in, the job was very junior from my previous positions and i major wage cut but i felt i could add value, since starting the job i feel i add little value and maybe the organisation isn't the right fit for me.
I was shocked in early September a job i applied for back in February but was put on ice due to Covid, came back to interview me. They have since offered me the position. Again junior for what i have done previously but a great organisation for training, progression, fantastic annual leave, good healthcare, good pension and longer term great maternity and flexible working. It it a permanent position and although pay initially lower than i am used to, from friends who have gone to work there they say you progress quickly. However it is a large organisation, the projects i will be working on will be slow to progress, whereas i come from organisations which are agile and deliver change relatively quickly. It is a new sector for me and it is an organisation that i would love to make a difference in.
Also over Covid i looked to go consulting via contracting and have now been offered a contract which will more than likely lead to other contracts and opportunities most likely in sectors i have worked in before and enjoyed, however i would need to be self employed. The wage is higher and i know it will be fast paced work that will be rewarding and will make a difference. So although lacking the job security of the other organisation would likely be more rewarding and i guess i could use the higher wage to protect if i dont get another contract straight away.
In the next few years we are looking to start a family, the permanent organisation would allow flexible working whilst the consulting role that may be more difficult. and we have a mortgage which needs renewed in March. Really looking for anyone to give their experiences and opinions.