yemibayo:
From my humble perspective, 4 years in Shell even with 100k not to even talk of 200+ is worth it. The brand SHELL will open a lot of doors for you after the 4 years.

MadCow1:



I have always worked as a Contract staff up until middle of last year. I will give you the pros and cons;

1. There is no duration toa contract staff Job. Thats why you get paid on a 'Day Rate' basis. The day they get tired of you, thats the day you stop working.

2. Contract staff jobs don't usually have the termination benefits.

3. But Contract staff jobs always pay higher than permanent staff jobs.



Now be that as it may, I will tell you one harsh truth; THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A PERMANENT STAFF JOB except you are working for a company that allows Unions.


SO my candid advise is to follow the money. Reasons;

1. SPDC experience is always nice to have on your resume.

2. Money, Money, Money.

3. The difference between a permanent job and a contract job in your case isnt worth it so go for more money.

4. Career Growth versus SPDC exposure, SPDC wins all day.

5. Money.



I was almost faced with a similar situation recently. I interviewed for a Contract Staff job with one of the IOC's and my wife almost lost her mind wondering why I wanted to leave a permanent job to go back to a Contract Staff job and when I showed her the pay difference....



Goodluck..

Beckybeky:


Thank u very much for your advice.

Beckybeky:
Please I need mature advice if possible from professionals and career persons.

Since late last year, I have been pursuing this job stuff from Shell which someone close to me who works there referred me to.
It is a contract job which will last for about 4 years. It was supposed to start late last year but due to the delay in change of govt, it couldn't.

Last month, I got another new job. The pay is a little below 100k and there is career progression and assured promotions in this new job.

Now my referrer in the Shell job has told me get ready to start on the contract job by next month. This one pays above 200k but its just for 4 years period.
So am confused and don't know what to do right now.
Am thinking that this Shell job might connect me to a permanent and bigger position if I go for it.

walata2011:
Please don't quit your job that has progression plan in place. If you come to shell as a contract staff, you will remain on a job group for years.
Plan well to progress at your job, it is better than taking up a contract job.

blank:
What if the contract is terminated after 1 year?

In my office, they had some contract staff that were employed for 24 months. The mgt decided to automate and cancelled the contracts after just 3 months. All of the over 30 staff just like that.

Think wisely. Focus more on where you will have the ability to learn more.

BrilliantMind:
Oh God I thank u for the good thing u have done in my life. Pls God I have no one to turn to except u God pls provide me with my dream job b4 the end of april 2016(amen). I'm happy for u.Pls choose shell and don't 4get me when u enter shell. I read Chemical engineering. contact: myzeebaby7@gmail.com .Thanks

Beckybeky:
Please I need mature advice if possible from professionals and career persons.

Since late last year, I have been pursuing this job stuff from Shell which someone close to me who works there referred me to.
It is a contract job which will last for about 4 years. It was supposed to start late last year but due to the delay in change of govt, it couldn't.

Last month, I got another new job. The pay is a little below 100k and there is career progression and assured promotions in this new job.

Now my referrer in the Shell job has told me get ready to start on the contract job by next month. This one pays above 200k but its just for 4 years period.
So am confused and don't know what to do right now.
Am thinking that this Shell job might connect me to a permanent and bigger position if I go for it.

odimbannamdi:
Oh God!!
Please, let these kind of jobs locate me!
God please!
Ehen, sis, let me give you a candid advice out my obi-oma

Go for option 2.
Thank you

matrix199:
A steady meal of garri for a lifetime is far better than a short meal of pizza.

Money shouldn't primarily influence your choice. You should consider which of the two jobs has a better job security. In a contract job, you have no security.

200k X 48months or 80-100k X more than 48months. Your wit should tell you the latter is the sensible choice to make.

booqee:
steady meal of garri is kwashiokor lol


OP, pls contract job with shell for four years is better. who told u you can't be laid off in a permanent job?

Beckybeky:

If I were u SHELL Job goes a long way to boost ur career n at same widen ur scope of Job experience.

Please I need mature advice if possible from professionals and career persons.

Since late last year, I have been pursuing this job stuff from Shell which someone close to me who works there referred me to.
It is a contract job which will last for about 4 years. It was supposed to start late last year but due to the delay in change of govt, it couldn't.

Last month, I got another new job. The pay is a little below 100k and there is career progression and assured promotions in this new job.

Now my referrer in the Shell job has told me get ready to start on the contract job by next month. This one pays above 200k but its just for 4 years period.
So am confused and don't know what to do right now.
Am thinking that this Shell job might connect me to a permanent and bigger position if I go for it.

lamash:
If the new job is a fed govt job please stick to the new job..
Will give u my experience. In 2013 I got two fed govt job offers i.e INEC and NIMC with NO CONNECTION and 3 private jobs..every1 adviced me then that I should go 4 d highest paid job that fed govt job with stipend salary bla bla bla so I listened to them and took the job. Now I am regretting becos 3yrs n counting no promotion and d job is soo stressful. now fed govt r not advertising vacancies again online except tru concection so it's been difficult. Mind you the pay is good but when you are working too much for that pay and then the job security isn't there and the pressure is too much. How do you get to enjoy the money and have that inner satisfaction?
If your new job is a fed govt job please go for it.
I am presently searching seriously for a fed govt job and I know by God's grace I will get it.

odimbannamdi:


Hello sir, your account thrilled me!

So there was actually a time, in very recent times as 2013, when Federal Govt jobs were advertised and people got it based on meritocracy?? I am surprised!

I believe everything happens for a reason, so dont take it hard on yourself.

Meanwhile, i have sent you a PM. I am also searching for a Govt job, maybe we could brainstorm ways to get them.

tunwumi:



I think that 100k job is a FG job. I will advise u to tread softly. All that glitters is not gold. I have done it before we can talk if u want more for my experience