by Guest » Tue Jan 09, 2007 05:31 pm
Hi
If anyone can offer me any career advice please help me out as I am not sure if I am making the right decision. Here is my situation:
I am currently working as a Software Tester in a financial software house (Insurance Industry) in the city and it is my 2nd job and have only been here 3 months. Basically I passed a software tester qualification so started looking elsewhere as I thought I could get more money elsewhere.
I was offered a job at ‘Lloyds of London' as a software tester/business analyst which I took and then handed my notice in at my current work, when I did my project manager and line manager both said how they were really upset and valued my work and how if it was a case of money they would be able to sort something out.
I still said I was going to take the Lloyds Job but have since had the MD say the same thing to me and they have offered me a big pay rise with a further pay rise of 14% in 6 months. It works out to be a really good package considering how junior I am and is 2or3 K more than Lloyds are offering with all the similar benefits.
I have since decided to turn down the Lloyds job and stay where I am as they really are putting in the effort to keep me and I am obviously valued here.
Is there anyone out there who has worked for Lloyds of London or knows anyone that has? I really need to know am I making the wrong decision as I have just had a 5 minute voicemail message from the recruitment agency saying how amazing the job is and how amazing ‘Lloyds of London' is. I need to know if this is true or is it the same as any other company really.
If anyone has any inside knowledge or advice I would really appreciate it as I don't want to make a really bad mistake.
Thank you in advance.
:lol:
Ben
If anyone can offer me any career advice please help me out as I am not sure if I am making the right decision. Here is my situation:
I am currently working as a Software Tester in a financial software house (Insurance Industry) in the city and it is my 2nd job and have only been here 3 months. Basically I passed a software tester qualification so started looking elsewhere as I thought I could get more money elsewhere.
I was offered a job at ‘Lloyds of London' as a software tester/business analyst which I took and then handed my notice in at my current work, when I did my project manager and line manager both said how they were really upset and valued my work and how if it was a case of money they would be able to sort something out.
I still said I was going to take the Lloyds Job but have since had the MD say the same thing to me and they have offered me a big pay rise with a further pay rise of 14% in 6 months. It works out to be a really good package considering how junior I am and is 2or3 K more than Lloyds are offering with all the similar benefits.
I have since decided to turn down the Lloyds job and stay where I am as they really are putting in the effort to keep me and I am obviously valued here.
Is there anyone out there who has worked for Lloyds of London or knows anyone that has? I really need to know am I making the wrong decision as I have just had a 5 minute voicemail message from the recruitment agency saying how amazing the job is and how amazing ‘Lloyds of London' is. I need to know if this is true or is it the same as any other company really.
If anyone has any inside knowledge or advice I would really appreciate it as I don't want to make a really bad mistake.
Thank you in advance.
:lol:
Ben
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 09:51 am Post Subject:
You seem very knowledgable then why not become a part of the community, Brutus? you're welcome to join in to educate people. And, further, its free.
Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 05:32 am Post Subject:
I work for a MGA in the US and deal with Lloyd's daily. While I may not want to be insured by them, I would f-ing love to be employed by them. They employ the best people and treat them wicked well.
As for those of you that "have never heard of the company" please quite, just don't open your mouth anymore. Have you heard of insurance? Really I'm embarrassed for you.... just please never respond to a comment when you aren't 100% sure what is going on ever again, I'm dumber now for having read that...
Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 05:44 am Post Subject: Brutus can like my butt kiss
Oh and as for you Brutus, thank you. I'm sure you are the only one who went to college on this site.
I'm sure you're the only one in insurance.
And I'm sure you're the only one that has heard of Lloyd's of London and knows it is a market as opposed to a single entity...
Thank you, my business with them will be completely different now and everyone here is better for having known that oh fresh college graduate.
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 03:38 am Post Subject: Job clarification
dear sir
I searched a job in london job site then I got offer letter by wembley plaza hotel in london as cutomer manager It all happens only in three days thats why I am askinyou is true? Pls help me..
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