So, my boss called me today to tell me that the girl at the farthest away office is quitting and she wants me to start working there 4 days a week. She said I can think about it but she'll pay me $400 more a month...
She hinted that its apparent some changes need to be made at my current office (business has been slow) and something about shuffling staff around and not wanting to lose any staff. I pretty much got the impression that something is happening with my office soon. As in, we're either closing that office or making it a part time/ satellite office. She told me that if I make this change it saves her from hiring someone new and allows her to pay me that extra salary.
Now, I like that office, I like the girls there and I love that I'd be the only front desk person (satisfy my inner neat and control freak).
I do not like the commute. It would be about 30 miles one way and take me about 1 1/2 hrs each way. I hate that this adds about 3 hours to my work day.
I'd have to fill up 2-3 times a week instead of 1-2 times.
So...wwyd? Take it or not?
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Any chance of moving somewhere a little closer to the job in the next few months or year or so?
Pro's:
-More money!
-Only have to work with evil boss lady half a day a week.
-Have the whole front all to myself
-Like the girls who work up there
Cons-
-Freaking long commute
-More gas money to be spent (up to $60 more a week).
-Will miss my friends at my current office. A lot. (they're really my only friends here in AZ)
-Won't get off of work until 3pm on fridays instead of 2pm (possibly negotiable?).
-Longer days due to commute
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I could move, but I wont. The next time I move its going to be out of this state. I love our apartment and the rural area we live in and that we're closer to T's niece and mom. Stuffs also cheaper down here which I appreciate.
I did like your idea of taking it (since I do think its possible I coud lose my job otherwise, or at least be cut back) then looking for a new job.
T is taking his big test for his certificate in 2 weeks and once he passes and finishes up classes we can kind of do whatever...I want to move.
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That's good advice. I can tell you the commute time will likely suck; before I moved closer to my old work I did an hour and 15 minutes each way for three years, and it did indeed suck. However if I were in your position, given this awful economy, I'd take it but keep an eye out for something else.
Keep your job as is and look for other options, maybe out of state as you mentioned.
T got home and we discussed it and I pretty much need to get more info from the boss and explain my concerns and go from there I guess.
I drive 80 miles + each day. It takes me 2 hours. It isn't that bad.
I agree with the others that it's better to have a job in this economy because you don't know how long it will take to find the next one.
I drive 27 miles to work in about 33 minutes.
I would take it and then keep looking for when you want to move.
Cranberry, a $400 raise is pretty good for moving your office, even if half is going to gas. When I asked to transfer stores I think I received a $50 raise per month to commute (and the transfer was non-negotiable). Sucked.
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I would get some more info. If you seriously think your job will be going, I'd take the position for now and start seriously looking for something else. But keep in mind that with all the time you'll be driving, your job searching time will be limited.
Will the extra amount of money completely cover your added gas and maintenence and wear and tear costs on your vehicle? If not...I'd try to negotiate a little bit more.
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