Taking a 4% pay cut to work two days less per week

[MackneyHackem]

Ah right i`m with you, you mean with the length of service usually built in to accrue the entitlement. Hope it does for the lad but reading the OP it does make you wonder what the catch is, other than having to travel instead of WFH

Even if it turns out the be the best possible outcome I still might not take it.

I have an interview at an agency in Shoreditch next week which is much more convenient and the pay’s better, and I also have the option of going to work with a former colleague at his new place on a 3-month temp-to-perm basis on a day rate for the first three months.

Keeping my options well and truly open. If it all just seems like a bit of a hassle i’ll just stay put for the rest of the year.

 

[monkeytassle]

Oh I see...

Nah that's too high. I've been really thick here haven't I?

Yes.

 

[DurhamRedStripe]

Seems like a decent trade off doesn't it?

What's the biggest pay cut you'd take if it meant reducing your hours? With more time off you'd probably end up spending more money.

Long as you can turn up for the occasional meeting stinking of drink go for it mate, sounds to good to be true.

 

[Lambchops]

Long as you can turn up for the occasional meeting stinking of drink go for it mate, sounds to good to be true.

Conference calls take all the hassle out of that

 

[citybythesea]

4% pay cut for doing 40% less hours per week???!!!!

It's actually an hourly rise!

 

[Slow joe]

Bored ffs. Can you not think of anything better to do than going to work mate?

Some people astound me like when it comes to work

 

[offmenut]

Been trying to go part time for years.
Doubt I'll ever get it.

 

[MackneyHackem]

Yeah so it's 4% less than I'm on now but three days a week, like I said in the OP. Meeting them next week.

 

[MSC]

Seems like a decent trade off doesn't it?

What's the biggest pay cut you'd take if it meant reducing your hours? With more time off you'd probably end up spending more money.

Probably save more than that in the reduced travel costs. Winner for me.

 

[LondonMackem]

Indeed. It's only a 12 month contract (maternity cover) but I've thrown my hat into the ring.

I’d be surprised if they’d want you to leave when the maternity lass comes back if you’ve done a decent job mate

 

[MackneyHackem]

I’d be surprised if they’d want you to leave when the maternity lass comes back if you’ve done a decent job mate

nee chance of that.

 

[HellsBells]

Yeah so it's 4% less than I'm on now but three days a week, like I said in the OP. Meeting them next week.

Wow. Take it.

 

[MackneyHackem]

Wow. Take it.

They want to see me again next week so it’s looking good.

I interviewed somewhere else (normal hours, five days a week) and that would represent an 11% increase in my salary, they want to see me again too.

I might have a very difficult decision to make.

 

[Edinburgh Black Cat]

Yeah so it's 4% less than I'm on now but three days a week, like I said in the OP. Meeting them next week.

Have you worked out what hours you'd be working yet? Is it compressed hours or part time for example?

 

[MackneyHackem]

Have you worked out what hours you'd be working yet? Is it compressed hours or part time for example?

24hrs a week.

 

[Edinburgh Black Cat]

24hrs a week.

So a c60% increase in your hourly rate? Can't argue with that

 

[Smiler]

4% pay cut for doing 40% less hours per week???!!!!

It's actually an hourly rise!

It'd be a 66% cut in hours for me (I do long daily hours), my god that would be incredible

 

[MackneyHackem]

Second interviews for both jobs next week.

Job 1
Pros:
3 days a week
Dog-friendly office
Reputable company
Cons:
4% less coin than I'm on now
Based in central London
12 month contract
Only working on one client
Not sure if hours are flexible

Job 2
Pros:
11% salary increase
Flexible working hours
Based in east London
Permanent contract
Dog-friendly office
Several clients to work on
Cons:
5 days a week
Relatively new company

If I'm lucky enough to get offered both, what would you do? I feel like at 32 I might be too young to be winding down to a 3-day week.

 

[CheersMarra84]

Second interviews for both jobs next week.

Job 1
Pros:
3 days a week
Dog-friendly office
Reputable company
Cons:
4% less coin than I'm on now
Based in central London
12 month contract
Only working on one client
Not sure if hours are flexible

Job 2
Pros:
11% salary increase
Flexible working hours
Based in east London
Permanent contract
Dog-friendly office
Several clients to work on
Cons:
5 days a week
Relatively new company

If I'm lucky enough to get offered both, what would you do? I feel like at 32 I might be too young to be winding down to a 3-day week.

Take the second one and chase the money whilst you’re still young.

 

[HABA87]

What's a dog friendly office?

In all of my years of working I've only ever known of dogs being welcome when they're either part of the workforce or for blind people.