Debating between a zero hours contract at a big store and a smaller place offering fewer hours but guaranteed each week. Stability matters but so does flexibility. For those who tried both, which worked better long term?

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Always go for the guaranteed money. Stable income matters and you can always figure out the rest.

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100%. Getting hired on for a job and technically being employed while making basically nothing yet having to remain available really sucks. I've been there, it's better to go with the guaranteed money.

Tough choice! Zero-hours gives flexibility, but guaranteed hours bring peace of mind. I’d lean on what matters most for your life right now—stability or freedom.

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Guaranteed is always better.

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I've never even heard of a zero hours contract, much less accepted one. I couldn't do that. I need guaranteed money. But I'm curious - what's stopping you from accepting both?

My experience is that the zero guaranteed hours usually isn’t an issue. There will be a few slow times, but not a big deal. With the few hours, that is all you will ever get. I would say to ask them about what to expect for both.

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