Help me make a choice!

[Sundial]

My non-expert self would say that you presented Option 1 in a more positive light, meaning that you are more excited by it and would like to take it.

I did read about the horrid desk palaver and congrats at moving on and getting something very good! :-)

[NotAllThere]

Option 1 every time due to money...

Always take the higher rate.

Forget about working with a younger team. You can learn more from older people who've been there, done it, seen the film, bought the t-shirt, seen the sequel, and the prequel...

The first team I worked in, I was 21. The other team members were in their 30s (i.e. ancient). Best team I've worked in.

[JoJoGabor]

My 2c - Never work Public Sector, your mind will turn to mush

[Peter Loew]

My non-expert self would say that you presented Option 1 in a more positive light, meaning that you are more excited by it and would like to take it.

I did read about the horrid desk palaver and congrats at moving on and getting something very good! :-)

Thanks, yes it wasn't very pleasant. Life goes on.

Thanks all for the other answers too, putting things into perspective and I have decided on Option 1. Got the contract, signed and scanned back. Already made the IR35 changes

So starting on Monday, looking forward to it.

P

[Sundial]

Thanks, yes it wasn't very pleasant. Life goes on.

Thanks all for the other answers too, putting things into perspective and I have decided on Option 1. Got the contract, signed and scanned back. Already made the IR35 changes

So starting on Monday, looking forward to it.

P

It's so nice to have the choice, especially after a bad experience!

Congrats on moving so fast, and if they hand you ANYTHING remind them of their own responsibilities and whip out your contract so fast it causes whiplash to their noses ;-) Well not really I wouldn't want to induce a skin disorder.

[kaiser78]

Just go with your gut feel - this is always the right decision...

[RichardCranium]

I have decided on Option 1. Got the contract, signed and scanned back. So starting on Monday, looking forward to it.

[jmo21]

you've chosen now, so good luck.

What I was thinking reading your post, is ignore any talk of "possible" extensions and "raise in April".

These promises are worth nothing.