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1. SueAugust 4,2022 at 6:30PM UTC

   Ask yourself what is more important to you, a steady job in a smaller company or a better paying job that may be a shorter term job? There are never any guarantees with jobs; you might get picked up for renewal, you might not. can you take the chance of being unemployed for another long period of time? It also sounds like the larger financial institution has not yet offered you a position yet. They "indicated they are interested" in hiring me... Look before you leap. A guaranteed job with a lower salary is sometimes the better deal than the maybe job with a higher one.

2. AnonymousAugust 4,2022 at 8:33PM UTC

   I agree, largely because this is what I did. I chose the lower paid position in lieu of steady income and steady hours and 2 years later I was promoted and earning a higher salary than if I would have stayed at the original higher paid company. It was worth the investment in myself an my happiness and it paid off.

3. AnonymousAugust 4,2022 at 10:07PM UTC

   Wow, this is good. Unfortunately for me, the company that I'm in is very small therefore I do not think that there would be opportunities for promotion for me. However, I did not get the data entry job that I applied for, instead I am being trained to be an administrative assistant with a lot of duties, but the salary is the same as the data entry job that I applied for

4. AnonymousAugust 4,2022 at 10:12PM UTC

   I really appreciate your response. I'm still indecisive. I do want a hig paying job especially since just got my degree. But I also want a permanent job with some benefits....seems like I can't get the best of both worlds with any of them. I also wanted opportunities for growth but my current place of employment is so small, I would not be advancing anytime soon.

5. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistAugust 5,2022 at 1:43PM UTC

   If you'd be going through a contract company, many now offer benefits. I had full medical, dental, vision, etc. on my last three projects.

6. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistAugust 5,2022 at 1:42PM UTC

   There is no such thing as a guaranteed job. The company she is working for now could lay her off tomorrow with no notice.

7. AAugust 4,2022 at 6:31PM UTC

   Did the large financial institution indeed say they want to hire you or just another interview? if it is indeed a formal job offer then I would take it. you've only been there a week so in my opinion its a bridge I'd be ok burning. I wouldn't include it on my resume since it was only a week. Just my two cents but weigh all the pros and cons....benefits, pay, vacation time, FMLA, all of it before making a rash decision but if it comes down to money Im gone! Times like this its hard to get a good paying job or a job that at least pays you what you are worth.

8. AnonymousAugust 4,2022 at 10:03PM UTC

   Yes the institution said that they have a position for me and they would like to make an offer once I say that I want the job. They're also willing to wait for me to give my current employer notice because they really want me to fill the position since they believe that I'm a really good fit for their organization

9. Looking for a changeAugust 4,2022 at 8:44PM UTC

   I’d be sure that they are looking to hire you permanently if that’s what you are looking for sometimes these contract jobs don’t actually intend to hire permanently.
   Ask how many ppl have they hired permanently that previously had been working as a contract employee

10. AnonymousAugust 4,2022 at 9:59PM UTC

    The information that I have is that the job is a contract job and the contract can be renewed after 1 year based on the employees' performance in the role.

11. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistAugust 5,2022 at 5:33AM UTC

    The financial institution indicated they wanted to hire you or they wanted to interview you?

    If it's a different position - even if you've been through their interview process - it may be a different boss, different team, etc. I would encourage you to make sure it's a fit. Go go through much of the interview process again. Make sure you have the all information you need to determine if it's a better opportunity.

    In reality, a company can lay you off tomorrow with no notice so I wouldn't necessarily be concerned that it's a contract. That's just me personally.

    Please let me know if you have any questions. GOOD LUCK!

12. AnonymousAugust 5,2022 at 9:37AM UTC

    Thank you for your response. Yes, the financial institution wants to hire me. Just waiting to get the details about the job. At the moment I am leaning more towards staying but my friends and family are telling me to leave and take the contract opportunity with the financial institution...so I'm still weighing my options

13. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistAugust 5,2022 at 7:03PM UTC

    Please don't let your friends and family push you into doing something you don't want to do.

    My suggestion would be to first learn more about this new opportunity at the financial institution. You need to learn about this new role, your boss, the team, etc. if it would be different than what you originally interviewed for.

    Then take the permanent/contract issue out of the picture and compare just the positions. Have an honest conversation with yourself about what you need/want in your new position. Which position will let you learn the most? Which position will challenge you the most? Is the work the same - if not, which do you want to be doing more? Which offers the most room for growth? Which position will fill the needs YOU - not your friends or family - have determined is most important to you and you want to make you happy.

    GOOD LUCK!

14. AnonymousAugust 6,2022 at 12:38AM UTC

    Thank you so much for your advice.

15. Lori CasoAugust 6,2022 at 12:34PM UTC

    Do you like working for this little company? You never mention that. Enjoying your work environment is very important, it can even override a higher salary.

16. AnonymousAugust 6,2022 at 6:31PM UTC

    I do not dislike working for the company. It's just okay. I have not been trained much as yet so I have not done a lot of tasks. My only major issues are the lack of opportunities for growth since the company is very small, high transportation costs, long commute, and the location is in a high crime area. I only accepted the job because it was the only job that I got after being unemployed for some time. I was waiting for the other company to contact me but they took a long time (2 months) and only got back to me recently.

17. AnonymousAugust 6,2022 at 1:39PM UTC

    Follow your gut.

18. MichelleAugust 6,2022 at 3:15PM UTC

    Choose a contract job only after other full time no sign requirements have been explored.
    The contract employer “owns” you for that year and can set the rules like “We need you at this far away from you office”. Use the contract to negotiate with current employer to make them competitive in wages.

19. AnonymousAugust 6,2022 at 3:32PM UTC

    If you hate your job, then think about it, but be cautious. Are you happy in current job just wondering if you made a mistake? Do you wake up in the morning dreading the though to going to work, or are you content?

    Sometimes a little more money isn’t worth the change. I was offered a job in my organization for more money but would require me being reclassified. That meant every June 30th, I could be let go for no reason at all. The extra money wasn’t worth the heartburn.

20. AnonymousAugust 6,2022 at 3:45PM UTC

    The "contract" job usually means that the hourly wage may be higher, but you may not get enough regular hours to net more money, and they typically come without benefits or PTO. Also, it is for a year with an option to renew, which doesn't sound like a guarantee. The big question you should ask is, "where do I want to be in two years?" If you feel you would be happy where you are in two years, then stay where you are. You may want to consider the contract job if you feel like you are in a position until something better comes along.

21. AnonymousAugust 6,2022 at 6:22PM UTC

    Good day noted. The contract job has a lot of perks and benefits with the oppotunity to become permanent after some time and apply for other roles within the company as well. At the current job that I just got, my manager does not know whether or not I would be a temporary, contract, or permanent employee after the 6 months of probation has ended. The only major benefit here is health insurance and a possible salary increase after the probationary period has ended.

22. Barb HansenAugust 6,2022 at 10:11PM UTC

    No job is guaranteed.

    The company that you work at now could fire you tomorrow (I'm sure they won't because you are a great employee :), but still no job is guaranteed.

    So do not feel bad for deciding to leave one job for another position that pays you more or sets you up for your next career move.

    Of course, moving from a full-time position to contract position is something to ponder, but if the contract position pays more and gives you experience with a new job title that you can use to continue to grow your career, that new job sounds like it's worth considering (if the job title and new skills you'll learn benefit you in the future)

23. AnonymousAugust 7,2022 at 10:31AM UTC

    someone here said "follow your gut" and I agree with them.
    if this sounds like a better opportunity despite being contract (and you are able to work a contract position) then maybe this is something you should go for. If you have any hesitations then stay at your current employer. I just remember someone saying to me once: "If you died today, your job would be posted before your obituary was written". It's true, look out for you always.