Originally posted by ChimpMaster
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Thanks to everyone for the advice, I appreciate it. Had pretty much figured it was a case of "suck it up, pumpkin". I had to get out of my last place when I did or I would've had a 3 month notice period to contend with if I had stayed another few weeks, and god knows they weren't perfect either. I spent around 2 months hunting for the this gig, lost two due to my 2.5 week notice period after successful interview. Figured once I had my feet wet and was in the market i'd be able to be a bit more flexible.
Re the war-chest Lance - I know, but the role was a lot more local than most (<20 miles away) so my travel expenses are minimal. If i'd have taken a role +£100 a day in London that would've just been wiped out in expense suffered getting there anyway.
Don't get me wrong, I don't regret my decision at all, it's still moving forward. I guess I was just hoping for a little more excitement and a bit more of a challenge.
So in terms of what "looks" good or not... Should I stay if I am offered an extension? I know all the time I am here I am losing skills, not enhancing them. Or if I have a solid offer at the end of the contract, should I look to jump ship?
Edit: Just read some of the other comments which came up as I was writing this - general consensus seems to be to move on once the contract is done!
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