Choosing between two jobs

lizmorden | 12:50 Fri 21st Apr 2006 | Jobs & Education

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I was recently made redundant from my job in production for a magazine publishers. I have been offered two jobs - one as a Social Care Worker for a home with people with mental health problems (which relates to a job I did before graduating) and the other is a Direct Marketing Co-ordinator for a large insurance firm. I really can't decide what to take - obviously the insurance job is better paid (by about 3-5k) and the team are lovely and it relates more to my work experience, but the home would be a great new challenge for me, would give me the chance to do more training etc but I don't know if I'd really enjoy it as I've never done anything quite like it before, Mind you, that is the same for the other job too!

Any advice on how I should make this decision? I am totally lost!

Is it too late to apply for apprenticehips in my area?

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Sparkles3

try going to www.learndirect.co.uk and go into the careers advice section. There is a section there where you can take a short test which determines your skills and preferences. This might help you think about what is important to you within your job and help you to make a decision. The two jobs you have mentioned sound very different - might help if you think about where the jobs can go in the future career-wise and if this is where you want to go.

And of course, if after considering everything, you make the wrong choice, at least you've had a go, have got the experience and know it's not for you - plenty more opportunities out there.

Good luck deciding!

malaise

I work with adults with severe and complex learning disabilities. I previously worked in a bank, and decided that I'd like to change career. I can't stress how much I LOVE my new job! It's stress free, compared to office work. There are stresses, but they're physical (e.g people shouting, not being able to understand people, etc) and I find the environment a much nicer one to work in.

Obviously this is my personal experience, but I thought I would just let you know, from the perspective of someone who's been in a similar position xx

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