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daniel · 16-05-2008, 02:03 PM

Didn't know whether to post this in here or Jobs & Careers but here goes. After 5 days in Melbourne and four interviews I have been offered two posts. The first was a permenent position offering a $80k package plus super at 10%, medical insurance and bonus scheme. I was over the moon at the prospect! The next day I got the second offer of a contract position over six months (possibly longer) offering $500 per day.
My question is this: given that the contract position does not pay super, holiday, sickness or medical insurance is it really that much better? Could I fall into a higher Tax bracket with the contract work?
I have until Monday to decide and could do with some advice on how it all works. Thanks in advance...

Dan

ps: in Oz are you over the moon or under it?

16-05-2008, 02:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
daniel Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 80 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Mood:	Urgent Help Needed! Major Dilema! Didn't know whether to post this in here or Jobs & Careers but here goes. After 5 days in Melbourne and four interviews I have been offered two posts. The first was a permenent position offering a $80k package plus super at 10%, medical insurance and bonus scheme. I was over the moon at the prospect! The next day I got the second offer of a contract position over six months (possibly longer) offering $500 per day. My question is this: given that the contract position does not pay super, holiday, sickness or medical insurance is it really that much better? Could I fall into a higher Tax bracket with the contract work? I have until Monday to decide and could do with some advice on how it all works. Thanks in advance... Dan ps: in Oz are you over the moon or under it? __________________ Dan 35 (Nerd!), Emma 32 (Domestic Goddess!), Alice 7 (Teenager in training!), Lily 5 (Tantrum Princess!)