Work Situation - what would you do?

[1001 others]

You've been lucky enough to be offered three jobs!

(It's thanks to there being a serious skills shortage in this area at the moment).

All involve shift work and are Covid-proof. You work just fine by yourself and don't really crave company, but you do feel a bit isolated at times.

Job #1:
- Working from home - there is no "office" to go to, as everyone works remotely
- You have to supply your own computer, etc. (which is fine, as you have all that stuff)
- Money is the lowest of all three jobs and on an hourly rate basis
- Term is for "about 12 months"
- There has been no mention of a dedicated training period
- There is no potential to meet colleagues at team events or anything

Job #2:
- Working from home - there is no "office" to go to, as everyone works remotely
- All your equipment will be sent to you by the employer (all brand new, state-of-the-art equipment)
- Money is right in the middle of the three jobs
- It's a permanent job
- Training will be from home also; it's for five weeks, and the amount you get paid during training and once you start the job for real, is the same

Job #3:
- Working from a client's site which is about 25 minutes' drive away
- All your equipment is provided by the employer and only for use at the site (you wouldn't be able to bring anything home)
- Money is the same as job #2 while undergoing five weeks worth of training, then it gets bumped up by about 10% to what will be the actual starting salary
- It's a permanent job
- Training will be at the client site
- There is huge potential to mix and mingle with workmates, who you will be seeing each day (and the team all get along super-well; they're a huge mixed bag of ages and nationalities)


... So, which one would you choose - and why?

Thank you for reading, and hopefully responding

 

[Mrsbumble]

I’d probably say job 2, I’m not much of a socialiser and don’t mind WFH. It sounds like you enjoy mingling though so maybe job 3 would be most suitable for you?
I would rule out job 1 as I don’t think it offers anything that job 2 doesn’t and the way the market is at the moment, a 12 month contract wouldn’t cut it for me!
Good luck with whatever you choose!

 

[Rockin' Robin]

I would personally go for option two, purely on the basis that interacting with work collegues is kept to a minimum. At least you won't encounter difficulties such as hostility from other work colleagues, and feeling undervalued ect.

 

[Rocknrolla]

Job 3, working from home, alone, full time would drive me crackers

 

[Eirawen]

I think option 3 would suit you as you feel isolated at times so mixing with colleagues will suit you. Its also a permanent job so you will be more secure.

 

[Noseyoldcow]

I think I’d go three? Sounds more fun?

 

[Welshgal]

It‘s between 2 and 3.

How much could you use the extra money from job 3? Would it make a big difference? And how much do you want the social aspect of it?
If you‘re fine by yourself most of the time and just occasionally want company then surely you could meet up with friends or perhaps meet people at the gym etc?

 

[Alexaj]

Unless you have big responsibilities at home (kids etc) go for #3. Especially if you live alone. You'll go mad otherwise!!

 

[Tit.tat]

Number 1 is massively questionable- unless you are self employed they should provide you with the tools to do your job. It’s the lowest paid and not secure.

I’d pick number 3 personally due to it being more money and the interaction. I would however ask for a higher basic from day 1 given that you have other options and for this you have to travel. Given the market and a skills shortage, would they want to lose you to a couple of grand? That’s me assuming it’s not a set in stone non-negotiable public sector company and is in the private sector. Especially if the job has a salary banding in the job advert, there’s room to negotiate.

 

[JoeBloggs]

It’s got to be between 2&3, 1 isn’t worth it.

I hate working from home so I would say 3, but it depends if working from home outweighs the 50 minute a day travel?

 

[LaurieLaurie]

3. Wouldn’t consider 1.

 

[BettyCrockerr]

You've been lucky enough to be offered three jobs!

(It's thanks to there being a serious skills shortage in this area at the moment).

All involve shift work and are Covid-proof. You work just fine by yourself and don't really crave company, but you do feel a bit isolated at times.

Job #1:
- Working from home - there is no "office" to go to, as everyone works remotely
- You have to supply your own computer, etc. (which is fine, as you have all that stuff)
- Money is the lowest of all three jobs and on an hourly rate basis
- Term is for "about 12 months"
- There has been no mention of a dedicated training period
- There is no potential to meet colleagues at team events or anything

Job #2:
- Working from home - there is no "office" to go to, as everyone works remotely
- All your equipment will be sent to you by the employer (all brand new, state-of-the-art equipment)
- Money is right in the middle of the three jobs
- It's a permanent job
- Training will be from home also; it's for five weeks, and the amount you get paid during training and once you start the job for real, is the same

Job #3:
- Working from a client's site which is about 25 minutes' drive away
- All your equipment is provided by the employer and only for use at the site (you wouldn't be able to bring anything home)
- Money is the same as job #2 while undergoing five weeks worth of training, then it gets bumped up by about 10% to what will be the actual starting salary
- It's a permanent job
- Training will be at the client site
- There is huge potential to mix and mingle with workmates, who you will be seeing each day (and the team all get along super-well; they're a huge mixed bag of ages and nationalities)


... So, which one would you choose - and why?

Thank you for reading, and hopefully responding

Number 3 without question

 

[Deepsigh2018]

I personally would choose option 2 but thats because I wouldn't mind having limited interactions with my co workers and would love to work from home the money I would save would make it worth it too. It seems like you would like to be around people so option 3 for you

 

[Tinkerbell cat]

Job number 2 would suit me. I've never been very social when it comes to work mates. It wouldn't bother me at all working from home as I like my own company, hate small talk etc.

 

[GiftedNotFree]

2 for me. 1 is out of the equation surely?
3 if you depend on social interaction daily - this wouldn’t be my preference but may be best for you.
Good luck whatever you decide!

 

[mcfeez]

Job 2 or 3 and then it really depends on how much you like to socialise with co-workers. Is job 3 easy to get to i.e. public transport, good parking etc? Will it incur additional expenses that negates the pay bump?

 

[101d]

Personally 2, but for you, 3

 

[Loulou_23]

2 or 3 wouldn’t even consider 1 with it being contract work.

 

[Blahblahahaaa77]

I would jump at 3 and not even reply to 1!

 

[Giggling Squid]

You've been lucky enough to be offered three jobs!

(It's thanks to there being a serious skills shortage in this area at the moment).

All involve shift work and are Covid-proof. You work just fine by yourself and don't really crave company, but you do feel a bit isolated at times.

Job #1:
- Working from home - there is no "office" to go to, as everyone works remotely
- You have to supply your own computer, etc. (which is fine, as you have all that stuff)
- Money is the lowest of all three jobs and on an hourly rate basis
- Term is for "about 12 months"
- There has been no mention of a dedicated training period
- There is no potential to meet colleagues at team events or anything

Job #2:
- Working from home - there is no "office" to go to, as everyone works remotely
- All your equipment will be sent to you by the employer (all brand new, state-of-the-art equipment)
- Money is right in the middle of the three jobs
- It's a permanent job
- Training will be from home also; it's for five weeks, and the amount you get paid during training and once you start the job for real, is the same

Job #3:
- Working from a client's site which is about 25 minutes' drive away
- All your equipment is provided by the employer and only for use at the site (you wouldn't be able to bring anything home)
- Money is the same as job #2 while undergoing five weeks worth of training, then it gets bumped up by about 10% to what will be the actual starting salary
- It's a permanent job
- Training will be at the client site
- There is huge potential to mix and mingle with workmates, who you will be seeing each day (and the team all get along super-well; they're a huge mixed bag of ages and nationalities)


... So, which one would you choose - and why?

Thank you for reading, and hopefully responding

i would rule out 1 before I even asked the question because the other two are permanent.

I’d then ask more questions about benefits - sick pay, pension, etc. If they were similar, I’d go for 3, assuming that the 25 min commute wouldn’t cost more than 10% of my (higher) salary.