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Public vs Private job

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  • 21-06-2018 10:59am
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    gmisk
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    I have been working in the public service for about the last 12 years (before that worked in private sector for about 3 years).
    All in IT in a few different areas and organizations.
    Generally really like role at the minute, flexitime and annual leave are good as well.



    I have been offered a few private jobs but not been tempted enough to take them...but seriously tempted by this one, its in field I know really well and enjoy working in, my CV was a spot on fit for role profile.



    On the plus side

    It would be a slightly easier commute (maybe about 20 minutes less each way) and it would be an extra 10-15k by looks of it, and it might be nice to have a new challenge as been here 3 years.



    On the minus side
    I wouldnt have flexitime (which is very handy with a dog), I would also not get the same amount of annual leave.


    So really torn about what to do....any advice would be welcomed.
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    OMM 0000
    Registered Users Posts: 3,733 ✭✭✭OMM 0000


    What's more important to you - money or having more of a life?

    In my current job I can work whatever hours I want. I know I could get a lot more money if I moved to a larger corporation. But quality of life is more important to me.


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    Diceicle
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    gmisk wrote: »

    On the minus side
    I wouldnt have flexitime (which is very handy with a dog), I would also not get the same amount of annual leave.


    So really torn about what to do....any advice would be welcomed.

    The improved commute and remuneration are big pluses.
    How much leave will you lose?
    Any chance of work-from-home days here and there to make up for the loss of flexi?
    Does pension factor into your considerations?


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