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I wouldnt burn any bridges at this stage if it were me. i would carry on with interviews and see what happens. the perfect job may come along and then this wont be an issue

good luck x

I would continue with the interviews, I always like to keep my options open.

Keep going with the interviews. You can always turn them down if the offer isn't good enough to tempt you away, plus this is a great bargaining chip if you're feeling cheeky!

There's also the possibility that you could negotiate a January start date if you are offered something you like.

Ultimately, it may well come down to a choice between a one-off payment and longer term security, and only you know how you feel about that.

In a lot of industries, 3 months notice is not unusual so I would let your agencies and any direct interviewers know that that's your status. Then you can get your bonus and start your new job in the new year. Get the contract in writing though and ensure that if you leave on 31st Dec/1st Jan, you still get the bonus. Some companies withhold bonus from your resignation not leaving date.

Good luck!

Thanks all.

I have it in writing and actually checking the small print it says it will be paid in next convenient payroll following 31st Dec (so long as you haven't resigned before the payment). That means 21st Jan unless they do it differently.

Hmmm....my H thinks I should tell the consultants I have this offer and therefore only want to hear about really good roles paying at least my current salary if not more - I had been considering a wage drop of up to 2K.

I suppose it's just like being on 3 months notice. It's not that unusual. I'd be inclined to tell the recruitment consultants your slight change in circumstances.

I'd be honest to a point with the consultants, so they don't waste time contacting you with jobs that aren't going to tempt you financially but as others have said, don't write off a move completely. If people know your situation with regard to the bonus potential, they may be prepared to consider that when making you an offer.

Sounds like you are in a much better position than you thought you would be when the news originally broke.

Are you going to be part of the buy out or are you still in no man's land? Is your department separate to to ones being told today what's going on?

I think - I would be more inclined to look beyond December - Do you see a progress where you are now? Can you current role be expanded or would you have moved on regardless to what's happened.

3 months notice is not unusual so I would expect that when you are offered a new job your new employers would understand. I would just keep as many options open as possible and if the right job comes along and you do need to move sooner, as lovely as the lump sum would be, you'll be happy to go anyway.

There is a good possibility that my boss will be offered a role in the new set up - our department is one of those key ones for the day to day running and also winding up of the business. But obviously we don't know until things work themselves out and he wants to see this role through to the end - he's working closely with the administrators.

Who knew my move to compliance would work out this well! He's already said he would be keen for me to move with him and there could be a role for me. So it's an extra option to consider.

Thanks for all responses. I think I will tell the agency about the change.