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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Need your advice and views here. I am currently in a transaction monitoring perm role and was approached for a 6 month contract KYC role for private wealth clients in a reputable US investment bank, well known to be able to pay generously. But it is also well known for its long hours.
I am unsure if I should give up my current job stability and worklife balance for the money and prestige of the company. Any advice please?
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hi..
yes, US big banks are always known to hire such staff. then subsequently, these staff find roles elsewhere.
Things to consider:
- your age. Young then go for it, old then out of question. assume you're the former.
- prospect at current role. stay can get promoted? or stay 3 more years also same rank and scope?
- stability/conversion rate: there is a risk u may be jobless for a while after 6 months if they don't convert. can u afford this? flipside, I know some who are contractors and get converted/find perm role jobs with high base salary (Given contractors are usually paid high base)..are you willing
end of day, see what u chase. if u chase money, one day u will think worklife is more valuable. if u chase stability, then choice is also obvious.
all the best!