That’s a good degree for the area but I’d personally look for something that wouldn’t require a lot of new technical learning because you’ll be competing with so many grads who know languages and statistical modelling for jobs that don’t pay well. What do you do currently? You might not have to retrain much if you look at roles in that sector where your skills crossover.My degree had statistics modules and project management of a research study but it wasn't a maths degree. Ah that's a shame.
Really had to know what retrain in, in my 30s.
HR at the moment!That’s a good degree for the area but I’d personally look for something that wouldn’t require a lot of new technical learning because you’ll be competing with so many grads who know languages and statistical modelling for jobs that don’t pay well. What do you do currently? You might not have to retrain much if you look at roles in that sector where your skills crossover.
My first tech role (for a v famous social media company) I was headhunted via LinkedIn. I would look at your phone, look at the apps you use, and see if any of those companies have offices in the UK - and if they’re hiring for roles that you do. They pay well, have great benefits and lots of perks.How did you get into tech? Do you get to wfh?
One year on… how’s it going!?I was on £65,000 plus all the snazzy benefits and perks in my last job but it was utter hell with a toxic fake positivity culture. Everyone had a smile plastered on their face while they stabbed each other in the back.
I am taking a £10,000 pay cut to my base salary and letting go of basically every benefit and bonus with my new job but the people are lovely, everyone seems genuine (an old work friend of mine has already been working there a year now), and people just get on with their own shit.
I can't wait to start.
Similar salary, higher bonusPeople with jobs at this pay level - if you'd be happy to share I'd love to hear how you got here!
What role did you start in, did you need specific education or training, how many years did it take?
I had my interview last Monday, and despite them saying they would get back to me by Wednesday….I have not heard from them since.Are you an MP?
All jokes aside best of luck with the interview that's an amazing salary!
Do you get perks in the stores, like discounts or freebies? I would genuinely find that very very attractive29k - Tesco.
Yes for me it was just moving jobs regularly, and expanding my skills within each one that then made me more attractive for the next company.People with jobs at this pay level - if you'd be happy to share I'd love to hear how you got here!
What role did you start in, did you need specific education or training, how many years did it take?
In my experience with recruitment (I’ve hired lots of people over the years), when you definitely don’t have the job they tell you straight away to save you waiting.I had my interview last Monday, and despite them saying they would get back to me by Wednesday….I have not heard from them since.
So annoying when they do this.
I will call them on Monday.
I really need this job, 7 months out of work and credit cards are maxed out!
My degree had statistics modules and project management of a research study but it wasn't a maths degree. Ah that's a shame.
Really had to know what retrain in, in my 30s.
I’d second this. There seems to be very few people who can understand and direct the tech side of things but also communicate well and easily with others.Hey!
I work in Tech, always have, first as a Data Scientist, pivoted to Program/Product Management (I've found that while they are different things, many companies just tend to use either title). My current salary is ~87k€, I work from home and have other benefits like stock options. WLB is okay-ish, company culture often crap. As so often with Tech companies, it's all nice and shiny from the outside, the inside truly isn't.
My recommendation would be to go broad, not deep. There's always some young kid straight out of uni with coding experience you are unlikely to reach, but the softer skills in communication, stakeholder management and especially also delivery are often not there and truly aren't for everyone. There isn't a specific degree for this, but there are courses online you can take. Ask yourself whether you are okay with basically being the one talking all the time, you communicate up, down, sideways, all the directions and you need to be ready to take the blame for a team if something goes wrong (and then translate that into work-friendly language further down). If that isn't for you, go into a more "Individual Contributor" roles.
Looking for opinions pretty please lovelies xx
I'm currently on 38k as an engineer, but I am desperately unhappy in my job
I have been interviewing for a job (in a completely different industry) which would set up my future goals, but it is an 8k cut ... I can still pay my bills with a little left over, but its about £400 a month less.
It's also a 12month FTC with the potential job offer 8 months in - has anyone been in a similar position, and has it worked out?
Also to add, I do freelance things on the side so I do have a little bit of extra income, but if I take this job it would contribute to my savings more than 'free money' #gilrmath x
I'm in construction, so naturally as a girl I'm not earning as much as I could be - but this aside, I've just lost all passion for my work and it's impacting my mental health :/ I'm also only in my early 20's so it's a pretty decent wage.8k is a lot. Please think carefully about this, future goal aside, it will take you likely a couple of years to even gain those 8k back, the industry is sadly a bit of a mess right now and many companies try to cut costs by simply hiring under value. I don't know how long you have been in your career, but frankly 38k as an engineer (I assume software?) sounds likely the bare minimum. I work in Tech, yes the salaries there are often higher than outside, comes with a couple of downsides though, so the salaries isn't everything, but even outside Tech in my immediate circle I don't know anyone who has been working for a couple of years that would go below 40k. This "potential job offer" also sets off my alarm bells, as I've seen this trick pulled a couple of times now - there was no job offer, no matter how glowing the reports were up to that point, they simply hired someone else but as little as possible.
Have they got the budget approved and signed off for a new permanent staff member? Is the role impacted by the mat leave staff member coming back at all? Arguably most of the benefits you mention aren't benefits if you aren't there for long. I'd also be concerned about whether only a few days on site impacted visibility as part of a fixed term role.I'm in construction, so naturally as a girl I'm not earning as much as I could be - but this aside, I've just lost all passion for my work and it's impacting my mental health :/ I'm also only in my early 20's so it's a pretty decent wage.
The company I'm hiring for is only advertising this role as the manager is going on maternity leave so they're using this time to bring someone new to the team as a content designer (graphic designer) and train up to join the team full time after the 12 months - I have discussed with them it is a huge cut for me, and for me to take this role they need to sell it to me which they definitely have so far!
We're talking all new tech package, benefits, paid maternity leave (something I am deffo looking for at my next role) hybrid model which is 3-4 days at home & 1-2 on site which again is something that I'm desperate for ...
It's just such a tough choice x
From what I have been explained, it's basically my choice after 6 months whether I want to continue as a permanent but obviously on the terms that they want me - I feel like at this stage I could say if I'm staying I want a pay rise? Unsure can't lie.Have they got the budget approved and signed off for a new permanent staff member? Is the role impacted by the mat leave staff member coming back at all? Arguably most of the benefits you mention aren't benefits if you aren't there for long. I'd also be concerned about whether only a few days on site impacted visibility as part of a fixed term role.
I do wish I was in tech !!!@LifeOfMog ah, construction, so really different area, sorry!
I think I personally wouldn't take a pay cut of 8k, mostly because I have seen how long it takes to recover from that - but that's me and a different industry.
If you are prepared to take, I'd definitely say already now that if deciding to stay on, you want a salary raise and get that written down. Also look into their maternity pay policy, some places you have to work for minimally a year to get only a few paid weeks and contracting time doesn't ever count towards that.
Still not heard back from the company. It is shit when companies do this.I had my interview last Monday, and despite them saying they would get back to me by Wednesday….I have not heard from them since.
So annoying when they do this.
I will call them on Monday.
I really need this job, 7 months out of work and credit cards are maxed out!
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