To stay or not too stay

[doverf5ve]

During the pandemic I was let go from my company. The region wasn’t doing well. My company terminated me but the company reached out after 4 months telling me they wanted to offer me a fixed term contract for 3 months. I was very grateful to be in a job even if it was a short one. After proving myself I asked if the contract would likely extend or go perm. My manager told me it was not possible and that I should start looking. So I did. I’ve been in final stages and waiting to hear back when my company told me that can offer me a fixed term contract  that will be another 6 months. Of course I was pleased but I told them I had starting interviewing and that I’m now in final stages. I now have an offer and it’s perm and my company have come back saying they want to offer me a perm role. I’m so confused, the risk of starting again or the instability with the current firm I’m with. Argh. 

[dias]

32 minutes ago, Paranu said:

 I’m so confused, the risk of starting again or the instability with the current firm I’m with. Argh. 

There is no risk, start again.

[SooSad33]

You are still within something you do enjoy? If they are now offering you a perm spot, isn't this what you wanted?

[catfeeder]

Start with how you feel about the current company. Have you been happy there while temping?

If so, consider extending the contract.

If not, pursue the new thing.

As far a 'permanence,' I'd consider that to be an illusion that nobody can promise.