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bclint:
plz in my own little advice jst kindly remain were u are, i was once a contract staff in a Bank nd the stories every day where jst too much so plz a bird at hand is worth more than thousands in the bush, though their could be a diffrence sha....but u can still follow your mind.

hmm, thanks bro

it is well with you bro, greater doors and opportunity awaits you.

Jhuniyour:
Ok. I Will say "follow your heart" but take your brain along in the sense that if you opt for the contract, what's would be your planB if not renewed.

thanks

kingori:
In 2007, I worked as a permanent staff earning 35k montly, a year down the line I got a 3 month renewable contract job 70k monthly. Mum adviced i go for the 70K, she said something which still drives me today, you must take risk, life is a risk but pray about it. That 9 years back, i thank God for that decision, current earning is a lil less than a million. If you willing to dare, take a risk and pray about it, expect & focus on the best regardless.

thanks bro for the advice and risk, though i have been using delay tactics by telling him to increase the pay from 6m, but we have to pray about it, honestly, i dont like this stringent exit policy, its like enslaving. thanks

samguru:
The probability of renewal is 50%.

Based on my experience with government contract job,your security is not guarantee as government may do some stupid reshufflement at the ministry level which may prompt the commissioner/minister not to renew your contract because he/she wants to bring in his/her folks or change of power from one party to another.in short in my case the new minister ordered our DG,not to renew any contract citing the ministry has reached her budgetary provision.

Since then have been jobless for more than 2 years.
But in the case of permanent job,there seemingly job security also you will be growing with the company.

In a nutshell permanent job is way better except if you are determined to set up your business in the nearest future.

hmmm, thanks for the advice and time. i appreciate it

adnilyie:
you didn't state the condition of the exit of your current job, but for a married man, stability ids very critical so, i believe you should stay where you are now till the situation is clearer for you at the other side.

cheers.

the exit policy is too stringent and includes bond, etc which i didnt really know before i joined that is what im actually scared of. although i have started making plans of relocating my family

enioluwaselore:
I would go for the option of staying in your current place of work for the reasons below.
1) The remuneration difference is not appreciable enough to take this risk.
2) The fact that the new job is with a government parastatal and on contract is a red flag. The job could wind down even before the 2 years based on change in govt policy or govt.
3) Relocating your family after just one month of staying in your new job and altering their own schedule is gonna really be something.

You didn't tell about the exit policy in your current place that would make us make a better informed decision, all in all its still your decision to make. Goodluck.

thanks for the advice and time, i appreciate

owolabiza:
My dear,
It all boils down to your future plans, how soon do u want to start up something on your own?.
No job is permanent, every job has its ups and down. Just plan on saving for a brighter future,.
Be it a Govt or a permanent job, no one is worth dying for..

Lastly, I would advise u take the risk, sometimes in life you need to leave ur comfort zone in search for greener pastures.

All the best in your decisions.

thanks for the time and advice, although i have been sceptical about the offer, was just using delay strategy by telling him to increase it to 6.5m or 7m

oluxy:
In my opinion, though I have not had any contract job before but I can still speak from the genuine beauty of my heart to you, presuming am in ur situation.

First, the life of work is short while the life of family is forever (generation to generation). U said u are married but working in diff place. I guess d contract job if it will make u be together with ur fmly n make u to add more value n teaching to ur kids, care n love around ur husband, I think u shud take d contract job.

Aside from the pay (money is not everything) but the joy of scriptural n God fulfillment that a woman shall leave her parents house and clinch with to her man n they will become one. Which means, be together, live together under one roof n raise their kids in oneness. If d contract work which still have an assurance of becoming perminant one will make u be with ur fmly to raise a fmly standard n future for ur fmly, pls pick it.

In ur current job, going by ur word dt, it is not too sure due to d company; in order words, there is no perminancy assurance.
To the place u reside n d kind of peeps there, thank God for that but also know DT, they are kind peeps better Dan where u reside now everywhere.

Let me hint u wit few words i said to my sis who was recently in d kind of ur case. She lives in d north working n her husband in southwest. I said if u let work, ur master program rip u joy of fmly, then it is left for u. D life of work is short but fmlyhood is forever. Why won't u n ur husband not keep having dispute when u r not 2gda. If he practice infidelity dont blame him. I told her a lot of DT. Now she is with d fmly n she said, she has missed a lot to teach her kids but she will make it up.

Above all, Put all decision in d hand of God and let it make it for u. Even if d contract work is short, u can HV a plan of setting up ur biz n executive it with what u will save from the contract work before it elapse. And besides, if God can make this contract work for two years, who told u He doesn't have a plan for u after this two years?

Do take care ma.
God will be ur final decision.
Don't mind my writing n typing, am doing from my phone.

thanks a lot for the time and the advice, although i have been making plans for relocating my family, but im just sacred of Lagos stress. also im scared of the stringent exit policy of the present place of work. Although the company is a great company with a lot of opportunities and growth, but those are my reservations

megareal:
Go for the contract job because of:
a. The source. If u reject this job, your ex boss may not recommend you for better things in future and may see u as unserious.

b. U are married and common sense detects that you place ur family on ur priority list when making decisions. Its a plus you'll be closer to them.

c. The salary is better and there is the possibility for renewal or permanence. Im sure ur ex boss can also press buttons to that effect for u.

Finally, even if the above is nt obtained, two years is enough to save and plan. Start putting in applications elsewhere by the time u are one year with them. You will definitely get a job.

.

thanks, although i have been making plans of relocating my family

breakeven:
Take the risk and go for the contract job. But from day one get prepared for whatever will happen after the two year. No risk no gain. If you are a believer commit it to God and move ahead. Life itself is a risk. Lest I forget, only take this risk if you are a proffesional n your field.

thanks for the advice

MissyB3:
If all factors were equal, this would be a no brainer. Being that there are lots of buts and ands, I'd say the contract job.
You'll be closer to your family, it could be an opportunity for growth ( I'm not talking financially which is already obvious), and well yes, you'll earn better.

You're probably that good be be getting these good offers, hence shouldn't have a problem getting the contract become permanent if there's the possibilty.
Worse case scenario, when/if it ends, being valid should help you get something else as good or better.

thanks, although i have started making plans of relocating my family

jmichlins:
there's no more job security in this country so take a contract job. You not only stay closer to your family you also work with government

thanks for the advice

excel101:
From my experience on contract jobs, i will advice you to ignore the contract job cos they promise renewal or being permanented after 2yrs. All these are big lies, rather organisations prefer recruiting permanent staffs nd after the expiration of ur contract u'll be laid off and start searching for another job. Don't be moved by their fantastic salary nd Its better u remain were u are. Your former boss is not the employer but an employee, he doesn't even know his own fate. Conclusively, I'll advice to pray about it.

thanks for the advice

tee4lowyeh:
Poster, first I must say congratulations that you have a permanent Job right now in this recession and you have another opportunity as well.
However to help you make your decision, you need to provide more details on "the exit policy of the permanent job" and the "job role/details".

These two things will affect your choice.

1. Both Jobs pay rather well, but the contract job not only pays well but it also allows you to be nearer to your family.
2. However with the contract Job there is no guarantee of continuity as anything can happen.

The big question is: Which of them gives you a Job role that is relevant to your passion/career? A role you would love to gain experience in and be proud to put on your CV. A role that gives you an advantage for greater opportunities. A role that would not make you dormant and left behind.
This is the most important question you should answer to make your choice.

Both job roles are in line with my career path (technical/IT). but the present job is a strong and stable company, the only issue i have with the company is the stringent exit policy which is didnt actually know of initially

timbs001:
Stick with the contract Job.
Advantages:
You'll be closer to your family
The pay is better(although may not come with benefits)

Before two years runs out, who says God can't open more doors?
Above all, follow your heart

thanks for the advice

OgidiOlu3:
Contract job for me.
》More money
》Job security
》Possibility of making it permanent
》You'll be closer to family

You can still give us some info on your current job so that we'll know how best to advise.

thanks for the advice

Jhuniyour:
What's the exit policy in your current office? You said they are friendly and ready to share experience.

Now you have no idea about your new offer. You have no idea how often payments are made.

If you make research, you will find solutions.

don't believe in promises when it comes to jobs.

the exit policy is too stringent includes bonds, etc (dont want to state details for obvious reasons), but the company (permanent) and a stable company

salabscholar01:
[size=14pt]Leave success and focus on happiness[/size]

thanks for the advice

loomer:
Go for contract job jare. More pay

thanks for the advice

DrayZee:
Stay with your current job. Seems safer.

Btw, what's up with the exit policy if your current job?

hmmm, its include bonds, etc. don't want to go into details because of obvious reasons

Shinelle:
Im surprised that its the money/offer thats tempting, not even the having to be with your family while you work.

My advice is stick to ur current job only if you have plans to relocate your family soon. Or else go back home ☺

thanks for the advice

oluwasegun007:
i'll suggest u stick with the permanent one.....

cash at hand is better than cash at bank....

thanks for the advice

Harwoyeez:
Money is important but shouldn't be the basis for all our decisions so consider all other factors n choose d best for yourself....God will guide u through

Amen, thanks for the advice

BANGERLEE1:
contract job can be really demanding, I will advise you to stay with your current job provided you are happy with it and the situation is as good as you stated above. (I mean no sign of winding up ). contract job na wahala o.

thanks

herzern:
Go for the contract job....


Money answereth all thinqs..

Yhu spend more time with your family

It's also linked with a Govt parastatal...

thanks, though i have been planning on relocating my family

lalasticlala, Mynd44, dyt, seun, please i need people's response and comments. Please

kowema:
I think u should stick to your current job

Its better to stick with positive realities than to hope on speculations that might not turn out as expected.

THANKS

kowema:
Hmmm...People are just quoting figures up and down

And they say dia is recession

it is well

Hello All,
I have to create this account for anonymous purpose because some of my colleagues are on NL. Here is my situation:

I just got a permanent job in Lagos with N4.8m/annum ( i had to relocate from where i was working before i resigned), i have been working in this environment for a little more than a month, i enjoy the environment, the people are friendly and willing to share knowledge and information, my 2 major issue with this office is their exit policy which got me scared and thinking of leaving before long.

I got another offer in another location where my family is based (iam married) for N6m/ per annum (net) through one of my former boss, he is putting pressure on me to accept the offer (he likes me alot while i was working with him), my issue with this job it, its a CONTRACT job (2 years and renewable) with a government parastatal, though he said they are most likely going to convert to permanent before the end of the 2 years.

Though i have not done contract job before, im kind of confused about it, and then the security of the job, etc. But the money/offer is tempting.
I just want your advise based on people with experience with contract jobs.

NOTE:
please dont mind my grammar
Thanks


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