Public sector health job vs private pharma sector job
Hello,
I’m a 29F stuck in a bit of a dilemma. I’m currently working in the pharma industry in a QC role with a salary of around €49,900, health insurance that company pays for, the company matches my pensions contributions (I pay 5%, they pay 10%), I can’t WFH and I’ve done 3 interviews to progress to different roles within the company and I haven’t moved. When I asked for feedback it’s the usual “I don’t have much/any feedback, you interviewed very well it’s just the competition is quite high (current hiring freeze) etc.” My rent is split with my partner (€800 p/m), I have a car loan for €240 p/m and I don’t have any kids. I get paid monthly.
I’ve been offered a role in the Public Sector but the starting salary is around €39,900, i get to work from from 2/3 days a week and it’s in something that I find quite interesting. I also get paid fortnightly. My long term plan is to work in the environmental field if possible.
My question is, am I mad in this climate to consider a 10K decrease in salary? The way the tax works I’m thinking that it won’t be too much in the difference in my take home salary. Or am I better off staying where I’m at and getting a mortgage first then moving to the public/civil service? I’ve also heard the pension isn’t as great as it used to be but I’m also sick of corporate nonsense and need a change for better work/life balance.
Thank you all!