{"id":365,"date":"2014-07-17T09:40:19","date_gmt":"2014-07-17T09:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.s1jobs.com\/blog\/?p=365"},"modified":"2014-07-18T09:39:26","modified_gmt":"2014-07-18T09:39:26","slug":"things-consider-signing-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.s1jobs.com\/blog\/things-consider-signing-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to consider before signing that contract"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"signing<\/a>When we think about finding a new job, the salary on offer is often the biggest consideration. This is completely understandable, however, you should also consider other factors, such as travel and hours, which may be affected\u00a0by your change of job. After all, these costs will go towards deciding your bottom line at the end of the month. So what things might you forget about in your haste to seal what seems like a dream deal? We\u2019ve put together this handy guide on what to consider before signing a contract.<\/p>\n

How much is it going to cost you to get there?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It seems like a fantastic offer, paying \u00a32000 a year more than your current role\u2026but suddenly it requires two buses to get there rather than one. Or perhaps you\u2019re driving but there\u2019s no free parking on offer. These are the kind of costs that can rack up over the course of the year so don\u2019t just sign and hope for the best. Ask your prospective employers<\/a> for any tips or guidance on the transport situation to make sure there isn\u2019t a solution that you\u2019re missing (sharing the journey with a colleague or another parking location that you weren\u2019t aware of). \u00a0Remember, it\u2019s important to think about the logistics.<\/p>\n

If the additional costs of the new job are going to outweigh the bump in your wages, then perhaps it\u2019s time to negotiate or to consider what else the new role offers you apart from in purely financial terms.<\/p>\n

\"commuting\"<\/p>\n

How much is it going to cost you to live within commuting distance?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make sure that the new role suits your current circumstances. These will differ depending on whether you\u2019re single or have a family, whether you\u2019re looking to buy or rent, whether you\u2019re happy living the urban apartment life or can\u2019t cope without having your own garden to retreat into at the end of the day. Be sure to look before you leap and check out the local housing market. How does it cater for your needs compared to your current location<\/a>? If you\u2019re not going to be able to feel happy and settled where you live, it\u2019s going to make it more difficult to feel happy and settled in your new job.<\/p>\n

What are you gaining or losing in the contract\u2019s terms and conditions?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your new employer may have different policies on holiday time, days in lieu, travel expenses and so on, that balance out any rise in actual wages. It\u2019s also worth checking how many hours you\u2019re actually expected to work. Does a small raise actually become a decrease in hourly rate if your new company has a working week 2.5 hours longer than your old one? If so, is it a situation that you\u2019re comfortable with?<\/p>\n

Of course, it\u2019s not all about money\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job satisfaction is governed by more than just money<\/a>. So if any difference is minimal in financial terms but the opportunities offered are huge when it comes to the experience that will be gained and how happy you\u2019ll be at work\u2026 go for it! If you\u2019re not entirely happy then the right opportunity may still be out there<\/a> somewhere.<\/p>\n

Images by\u00a0Zwiehan<\/a>\u00a0and Craig Freeman<\/a>, used under Wikimedia creative commons licence.<\/em><\/p>\n

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