Looking for advice on what to do in my current employment situation.
I am 9 months into a 3 year contract as a full time employee in my current job.
Back in February I accepted an offer for a permanent full-time role in a different company, to start in May. The new role comes with a 9% pay rise and is permanent rather than a contract, but has a 6 month probation period. I contacted them this week and the project that they hired me for is still going ahead, and they say they are still keen to have me.
Obviously things have changed a lot since February, and now I am wondering if leaving my current work is a good idea.
Context:
- I work in the resources/engineering industry
- The new company headhunted me for the job; I didn't submit an application or have a formal interview
- I have worked for new company previously and am confident I can pass probation based on my skills; however the company's position in those 6 months is of course not guaranteed
- my current job seems secure (as far as i know); EDIT after double checking my contract, i am not eligible for any separation payment at my current job and may be terminated for any reason in my first 12 months of employment; there is no encumbrance for me if i leave early
Thanks for any advice, I appreciate it especially in this time when many are facing unemployment.
9% pay increase. Must be nice?