What would you do in my situation?

[SupremeSpod]

Good game plan - I like your thinking. Gets me through the season, and gives me a good genuine reason when I am actively looking around Easter time, and gives me breathing space to do a good job on my next role. Money is important, but so is my reputation. (Internet fantasy not counted obviously!!)

Got plenty of experience in my last role - plenty of certified training (ITIL plus, HP QC Admin, Prince2, etc), but the challenge is finding a role where I can use the additional skills I have gained.

I have effectively got a test function up and running from ground zero, introducing the templates, working closely with the PM's etc. The challenge I have is that this kind of role is not available in the area all the time, it is more of a one-off, hence looking to diversify into project management.

It is tough out there - I would urge any die-hard contractors on the bench to look into permie options, but make sure that you just have 4 weeks on that contract with a weeks notice within the first 6 months.......

Morrisons are looking for contract PMs £400 per day.

[BrilloPad]

Morrisons are looking for contract shelf stackers £400 per week.

FTFY

[rootsnall]

It is tough out there - I would urge any die-hard contractors on the bench to look into permie options, but make sure that you just have 4 weeks on that contract with a weeks notice within the first 6 months.......

It doesn't sound that tough out there with all those interviews and a job offer inside a month. Have you tried pressuring the agents/Cos for the 3 preferred jobs by saying you are about to take a less preferred job and can they turn things around quickly so as not to lose your valuable skills !? Worth a try !?

[BrilloPad]

Why is there no poll with this thread?

Personally I would go back to the Italian neighbours and see if they wanted any hits doing.

[BrilloPad]

It doesn't sound that tough out there with all those interviews and a job offer inside a month. Have you tried pressuring the agents/Cos for the 3 preferred jobs by saying you are about to take a less preferred job and can they turn things around quickly so as not to lose your valuable skills !? Worth a try !?

Or offer the agent that gets you a decent job £1000 in a brown bag.

[rootsnall]

Or offer the agent that gets you a decent job £1000 in a brown bag.

It would be a bit like the referral fees they offer us ie. they'd never actually get it

[BrilloPad]

Why not take time off and train for a triathlon?

The Wilmlsow Triathlon is on Sunday 12th May 2013.

HTH

[FiveTimes]

take the job and stop moaning. you have an offer just take it.

Or see if you can find Esther Rantzen and give here a call