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So hesitant but I know I need to...
After being at my job for 6 years, I think I am finally ready to apply for another position within my company. I was never ready in the past but so many things have changed and now I am. This new position would be a step up. I have reason to believe I will probably get hired for it. So you want to know the #1 reason why I'm scared/stressed/sad to possibly take it? Well, I've been on a 4-day work week schedule since April and I love it. Having 3 day weekends has been AMAZING. The new position would be regular Mon-Fri but I would be able to leave early on Fridays, around 2:30 or so. The money would be better, not tons better, but better. The stress would be less. Most importantly, I would finally respect myself more because I'd be moving up in my "career".
But the idea of leaving behind my 3 day weekends sucks. I know I need to get over it!
Re: So hesitant but I know I need to...
Less stress and more respect for yourself are always good things
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Blah, that would be really hard to give up 3-day weekends! But, I guess you could look at it like the lower stress level means you NEED 3-day weekends less anyway?
And feeling better about yourself moving up in your career is huge. Worth it, I say. At least you still get to leave early on Fridays!
Good luck, Lauren!
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Any chance that after some time with a regular schedule you could switch back to a 4-day schedule?
Congratulations on your success at even having to make the choice.
My silly Lily is almost 4.
Getting out at 2:30 on Fridays isn't so bad.And one thing I'm realizing is that moving up in your career at this stage of the game requires more work. Maybe when we reach the top, we can just sit back and relax. Oh, wait, that is only if you work for the government.
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And on the flip side....
Having just taken a promotion and am now working a lot more hours and having more stress, think long and hard about, "is more money worth it?"
If more work and more money will allow you to advance in your career, then it is worth it. I guess.
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I think you should go for it! It sounds like a great opportunity and less stress and more money is ALWAYS better
While working an extra half day sucks, I think you will adjust fine and in the end be happy with your decision.
Good luck to you!
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Hey now, I resent that statement!
LOL, I totally thought of you when I read that
What are you trying to say?
Thanks for all the thoughts, ladies!
Kate- you asked if maybe I could go back to my 4-day schedules someday. I don't think it's very possible as of now, but it could be in the future. No guarantees though. Sigh. Love those 3 day weekends so much!!!
Kendra, I wrote you back
Total generalization on my part, but come on, it's mainly true.
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If we're talking about politicians, I'll agree. If we're talking civil servants, I've worked at two agencies now and I have found that to be the furthest from the truth. In my experience, though some people really resent the fact that senior civil servants get so much vacation time, they don't have the time to take it because they are committed to and can't get away from their jobs.
You don't get to the top of the food chain in most positions in the Federal government by resting on your laurels.