Wait for Redundancy or take new job?

Stripey111

Wait for Redundancy or take new job?

I’ve been a reader of the forums for a long time but this is my first post. Any help would be grateful.

The site I am working at will be closing in October. I have not been given notice yet( I expect to be given this Aug/ Sept). I have been offered a new job for a different company for the same wage( £28ish), but they want me to start in July.

Would you give up redundancy for the new job ? Expected redendancy to be around £15,000 ?

I have asked unofficially for voluntary redundancy to be told there’s no chance.

I have asked the new company to wait for me and they wont.

I know there’s not many job out there

What would you do ?

Thanks

J

scope

If I knew I was loosing my job anyway I would play it safe and take the new job - I think.. 15k will only last you 6 months if you didnt find a job.. Obviously if you DID find a job in October you would be 15k up.. Tricky one.

Rolandtheroadie

If your current job is to go can you be so sure the other one will still be there in 6 months too?
I'd stay for the 15k. It's money in the bank.

dorry_2

definetely stay, wait for the money!

Alfrescodave

Have you considered if there are any other advantages with the new job ? You say the money is about the same but is it nearer to home ? better prospects for the future ?

I'd be tempted to go

Stripey111

Thanks for the replies,

Its about 20 miles extra round trip to travel. I think i am going to take the job. The money wouldnt last that long as i've lots of outgoings and i could be months/ years trying to find another job on similar money.

Although what if i take the job and they let me go within a few months, no job, no payout......hmm