[Need advice] Job with top social media company but contract - Salary.sg Forums
Salary.sg Forums  

Go Back   Salary.sg Forums > The Salary.sg Discussion Forums: > Income and Jobs

Income and Jobs Discuss jobs, career options and of course salaries




[Need advice] Job with top social media company but contract

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 27-06-2018, 11:24 AM
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2
dxxpxk is on a distinguished road
Default [Need advice] Job with top social media company but contract

Hi guys, I'm currently in a perm position as a junior analyst at a health care MNC. I got headhunted for a contract role in a social media company offering 70% more than my current drawn. It is a lateral move but the offering company and job scope is aligned with my goals and ambitions.

Would you worry about leaving a permanent role to join as a contractor?

Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 30-06-2018, 10:43 AM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

I have no such experience but if I was you (being in a contract role before), I will say do your calculations well including the benefits and leave you get in the perm position vs contract role.

Contract role with the MNC or a contract agency hire? I believe it is the first right?

I will compare:
- the leaves (no. days)
- the benefits (flexi or whatever), insurance?, bonus?

Will the 70% increment be able to cover what you have?

If it is able, then the answer is clear to switch.

But if it is not, then it will depends on yourself. But I feel that for a perm to contract, gotta lower that expectations or you will feel gutted for making the switch.

Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 03-07-2018, 04:23 PM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
I have no such experience but if I was you (being in a contract role before), I will say do your calculations well including the benefits and leave you get in the perm position vs contract role.

Contract role with the MNC or a contract agency hire? I believe it is the first right?

I will compare:
- the leaves (no. days)
- the benefits (flexi or whatever), insurance?, bonus?

Will the 70% increment be able to cover what you have?

If it is able, then the answer is clear to switch.

But if it is not, then it will depends on yourself. But I feel that for a perm to contract, gotta lower that expectations or you will feel gutted for making the switch.
no job is perm anymore.

there is no stigma to a contract job.

if you are good. at the end of contract they will retain you ( new contract or perm role)

if you are no good. even perm job they will manage you out.

congrats. 70% up is fantastic

Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 11-08-2018, 06:48 PM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

What sort of "social media company" though? I mean if it is Facebook, it might be very good experience even if it is just contract. However, if it is small social media agency, then maybe it's not that wise to move?
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Why the company offer me 2 year contract for my first job? zero_88 Income and Jobs 5 24-12-2017 08:51 PM
How much does a social media executive/manager earn? Armageddon Income and Jobs 31 03-09-2017 06:45 AM
Social Media & Digital Specialist ( 3 months Contract ) xiaobazaar Income and Jobs 0 02-03-2014 12:34 AM
Looking to recruit for Digital / New Media Department in Media Company Daniel Marketplace and Find Work 5 07-09-2012 11:18 PM

» 30 Recent Threads
Career as Teacher ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
10,836 Replies, 6,667,672 Views
Lawyer Salary ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
21,015 Replies, 10,329,917 Views
MAS for Mid Career Professionals ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
1,802 Replies, 1,044,532 Views
ST Electronics ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
3,768 Replies, 1,544,994 Views
UOB Management Associate Program ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
1,457 Replies, 784,516 Views
Is getting a PMP worth it ?
4 Replies, 7,131 Views
Q: Big4 - Yearly salary increment ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
15,309 Replies, 4,983,785 Views
GovTech ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
5,161 Replies, 2,163,944 Views
LTA (Land Transport Authority) ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
679 Replies, 388,457 Views
Visa Graduate Development Program ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
207 Replies, 134,645 Views
SIM-UOL fresh grad starting pay ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
6,922 Replies, 2,902,990 Views
Nparks ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
39 Replies, 34,401 Views
MINDEF DXO (All FAQ on it) ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
5,828 Replies, 4,657,022 Views
ITE Polytechnic Scheme ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
309 Replies, 369,153 Views
Civil Service Performance Bonus ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
5,338 Replies, 4,770,937 Views
Compare civil service salary ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
16,342 Replies, 12,456,468 Views
Civil Service Current Estimated... ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
169 Replies, 309,193 Views
Constituency Manager (People... ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
989 Replies, 813,967 Views
Julius Baer Graduate Program 2023 ( 1 2 3)
21 Replies, 14,810 Views
Roles in accenture singapore ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
7,385 Replies, 2,324,389 Views
HTX (Home Team Science and... ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
752 Replies, 358,538 Views
Shopee fresh grad pay ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
1,049 Replies, 440,598 Views
DSTA (under Mindef) ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
1,464 Replies, 1,375,288 Views
IMDA (under MCI) ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
1,260 Replies, 613,647 Views
Civil Svc/ Statboard - Typical... ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
6,123 Replies, 3,738,734 Views
MX12 reappointed at MX11
8 Replies, 829 Views
Hospital (Private or Public)... ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
749 Replies, 405,608 Views
NCS (SingTel subsidiary) ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
1,329 Replies, 1,142,354 Views
MFA- Foreign Service... ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
54 Replies, 84,986 Views
Cybersecurity/Info security career ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
511 Replies, 268,622 Views
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2



All times are GMT +8. The time now is 09:27 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.3.2