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Spongeb0b · 17/12/2023 11:14

Have to make a decision by tomorrow. Both similar fields. Job A: 10k more than job B and current job, a promotion, lots of scope for progression but probably as far as I'd want to progress anyway, interesting and challenging. Hideous and expensive commute. Talking 2 hours each way. No homeworking and no flexibility (believe me I've tried negotiating) Job B: not a promotion. Less money and seniority than job A. More money than current job still as more hours. Still decent scope for progression though, interesting and challenging, Flexi time and the ability to almost exclusively WFH.

Basically my dilemma is do I swap the 10k pay rise (this will go up each year whereas post B will go up a bit, but then stop unless I go for promotion) for more of a sideways move which will give me flexibility and WFH. I have 3 children so this is hugely appealing. Both jobs very good in terms of security, pensions etc. Thanks for any help deciding!

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Newestname002 · 18/12/2023 06:58

@CremeBrunette

They told me I had to make my hours up and huffed when I pointed out I really did extra hours without compensation and as it was,

Yes I had a boss say this to me - foolish as I worked a lot out of hours (including weekends when the job was very busy) without pay because I really wanted to get the job done. He was very surprised when I said "no problem, I'm in credit on unpaid overtime by [however many hours] and I'll deduct by medical appointment off that". In the end I negotiated a formal time off in lieu agreement so he never made such a silly comment again. 🌹

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