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*Job Offer-What to do? Kinda Long!*

JMalettasJMalettas member
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edited January 2014 in 9 to 5
 So I've been working for the same company for going on 9 years now. I like my job, but sometimes debate whether or not I want to stay there *forever*. My work has been great to me, and I make decent $, but sometimes feel like there has to be more. Or it's not my *forever career.* I work Mon-Fri days now, but was thinking of picking up a couple of evenings a week in a different field, to try something different, without completely letting go of where I currently work. I know my boss wouldn't be overly ecstatic to hear I was working somewhere else, but at the same time, I know I wouldn't lose my job. So, with that being said, without even applying, a company in town heard I was looking, & offered me a job for a few evenings a week. It's in a similar field, but a step up from where I am now. The starting pay will likely be similar to what I currently make, but it would start at part-time, (on top of working my Mon-Fri day shifts at my current job). The only problem is, #1: It 'is' a similar field, and is that really what I want?? and #2: They require me to work Sundays. I put my availability for Mon-Sat. Evenings through-out the week, and whenever on Saturday. The reasoning behind having Sunday off, is to guarantee I get one day off per week, as well as it's the only guaranteed day off for my husband. So we like to spend it together. I told this to the employer of the new place, and she said I'd 'have' to be available Sundays to accept the position, & to think about it and get back to her this weekend. I'm really stuck, as to what the heck I should do! I think it would be interesting, & because it's similar, but different than my current position, I may find I like it more. The only major downside is working Sundays. Am I being totally ridiculous, turning a potentially 'better' job down, over having to work Sundays?? Any & all advice would help!!

 Sorry for the ridiculously long post!! Xo!

 *J

Re: *Job Offer-What to do? Kinda Long!*

  • I don't think you're being ridiculous. Work/life balance is important. And, as I have been adding consulting clients to my life, I have realized that even with being able to make my own hours, I have to be careful not to add too much to my full time job because I need my down time. I know that people work two jobs all the time (well, not so much in my field because I'm salaried at my regular 8-5) but for ME, I don't NEED the extra money so I do it on my terms.

    I am wondering two things about your situation: One, how long do you anticipate working two jobs? Is this just trying something new for a few weeks, months, or years? What are the chances of going full time at the new place? Also, you said you wouldn't lose your job, but it might mean you would be less likely to get a promotion or prime assignments. Are you willing to risk that?
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