Should I take the gamble?

glitterball00

Right ok, thanks for that Kitty.
Having experience yourself, would you take the job if you were in my shoes?
I need to make my decision by tomorrow so I'm stressing a little now! hehe

kittykat100

Its up to you.

Would I do it again... No
But that is just me as I spent a lot of time pulling my hair out and panicking about getting things done in time as when learners.. 'forget' or 'left work at home' or the other multiple excuses they come up with me got me down.

Also are you responsible for you own tax, national insurance? You won't get maternity pay as a self employed person? (Just check that though). You won't get holiday/sick pay either.

It really is up to you and don't let me influence you

Kittyx

glitterball00

Thats one massive thing that puts me off going for it - knowing my wages are reliant on other people and that no matter how 'encouraging' and 'motivating' I am, some will refuse to budge.

The tax and maternity are 2 last questions I have to ask their HR dpt tomorrow before I give my answer.

Emmzi

I really would be wary. I know scores of unemployed NVQs assessors who are already fully qualified, and think self employed is too risky. Could you hold out or a similar employed position, it would be less risky. Life is seldom "now or never". Things come around again.

kittykat100

If you are self employed that would mean you would be responsible for all the above I mentioned. I agree with the above poster that you would be better off getting a job with a training provider rather than self employed.
Assessing is NOT an easy job, and I don't think people are prepared for the role until you are actually in it.
I wish you well in whatever you choose.
Kittyx

t0rt0ise

I wouldn't do it either. I know from the other side how many people give up the NVQs or just never quite finish them. My own son was doing one in the NHS and hated it and moved house and has never started again in his new job. His experience is far greater than the NVQ and it all seemed a bit basic and boring to him. Most of those that started with him have dropped out so I'm guessing the assessor has lost a lot of potential income from them.

Just sounds too risky but if you really want to do it then nothing anyone will says will put you off and you will go for it, so good luck.