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*Should I take it??*

JMalettasJMalettas member
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 I also posted this on TheNest, but I find there aren't as many people active on there lately! So maybe you ladies can give me some advice! :)
 
  I've been working for the same company for almost 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
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  • pumpkinsandturkeyspumpkinsandturkeys member
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    How similar of a field is it? If it's not the exact same type of position and you'd be exposed to some different things, and especially if it could open doors into more diverse areas with better growth potential, I would seriously consider taking it.

    WRT the Sunday issue, they did only say that you have to be available on Sundays -- it doesn't sound as though you'll be working every Sunday. I'd ask them to clarify whether you'd be working Sundays regularly, or only infrequently (ie: every other week; once a month). Also, if you're working Sundays only infrequently and still have Saturday off the week you work Sunday, it may be a decent trade off... Again, provided that it's not every Sunday.

    If all of that works out in your favour, it can't hurt to try it for a bit! You can always leave the position later on if it's not right for you -- not ideal, but perfectly within your rights if it's not what you're looking for. It also may allow you an in for internal postings/promotions within the same company that could be a step up (not sure what type of job it is, but most have at least some room for lateral or vertical movement).


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  • MyNameIsNotMyNameIsNot member
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    Does your FI work Saturdays?  Can you trade off for that?

    Honestly, I wouldn't take a job that meant giving up the only day H and I have off together unless I didn't have another job.  Sometimes you have to do what you have to do to make ends meet, but spending time with your spouse is important too.  
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  • JMalettasJMalettas member
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    edited January 2014
     The job is in a similar field, but it isn't the same type of company. It would definitely be a spot where there would be more room to 'go up', vs where I'm employed now. That's why I'm really on the fence about turning it down! At the same time, I have a feeling they 'may' still hire me, even if I refuse to work Sundays. I know she said it was a must, but I feel it would benefit them, regardless of me not being available one day. It would be a risk to say no & see what happens! Anyone think this is something they would do??

     Both my husband and I work Mon-Fri, and he works some Saturdays. So yes, sometimes we do get the weekends together, right now. She said she'd need me at least 2 Sundays a month, but I would need to be available for them all. My fear is, I take it, and end up working every weekend, and H and I won't have a full day together. I know this may sound dumb, especially for people that have crazy shifts, and don't have guaranteed days with their SO, but I really love that one guaranteed day! 

     As far as 'needing' the job, I don't really. It was initially just the idea of doing something to change it up. Then this position became available. Now it's a, 'should I take it, and potentially change careers, if I really like it?'  Money wise, I don't 'need' a second job. It would just be nice, & extra money's never a bad thing! It could just potentially be something completely different for me! Maybe the change I'm looking for?? 

     Thanks for your comments ladies! Appreciated for sure! Xo!

     *J

     
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  • pumpkinsandturkeyspumpkinsandturkeys member
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    I would probably tell them that I have Sunday availability, but can't commit to more than 2 Sundays a month, and see what they say. I would also seriously consider taking it for the growth opportunity, even if you don't need the money -- that alone can be invaluable.


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  • kmmssgkmmssg mod
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    I would not compromise on the Sunday issue.  Taking on a part time job greatly decreases your time with your DH and that can start to put stress on a marriage.  Don't negotiate away the Sundays.  There will be other positions out there, but keep that one day solid and don't compromise.  Look for something else.
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  • JMalettasJMalettas member
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     Thanks for your advice ladies! My husband and I talked about it, & I've decided I'm going to stick with the 'no Sundays.' If they take me anyways, then great! If not, then I'll keep looking. It does have more potential opportunity as a job, but it's not something I couldn't find somewhere else if I keep looking. Our relationship means more than the job, & I agree, it's just not worth the potential stress of not getting time together! 

     Thanks for the advice, & for helping me sort out my thoughts!! :)

     *J
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  • kmmssgkmmssg mod
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    I think you made a really wise decision.
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  • LizM61409LizM61409 member
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    You have a really strong negotiating position with the Sunday thing, because your alternative is good (don't take a second job and keep making decent $). I'd say whether you're successful depends on how badly they need someone for this position, and whether they're looking at other candidates.

    That being said, if you were to compromise could you offer that you'd be available by phone for emergencies on Sundays?
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  • lovesclimbinglovesclimbing member
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    I know you already made your decision, but I definitely think it was smart.

    My H worked two jobs this summer and I worked one, so we only got one day together - Saturday.  We both worked evening shifts and he would have to work a Saturday once a month.  It was hard and I was really glad when he quit.  It was nice to have the extra money, but it wasn't nice to hardly ever be able to do stuff together.
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  • JMalettasJMalettas member
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    edited January 2014
     I totally agree with you! Having that one day to look forward to all week, makes the crazy week worth it! 

     I called the woman who offered me the job over the weekend, and left my number for her to call me. (Basically to tell her I wouldn't be accepting the position, due to their policy of working Sundays). She called me back this morning, inquiring about what I had decided to do. I explained that with being recently married, and only having that day off per week, that I was appreciative of the offer, but was going to have to decline. She went on to say that I scored higher on their online screening tests than most of the staff she has employed, & that the 'big boss' was going to be in town tomorrow. She said she couldn't guarantee anything with it being policy, but that she was going to see if they could some how overlook it! If this is something they can do, I'm totally in! So we'll see what happens! I should hear from her in the next couple of days! I figure, if it's meant to happen, it'll work itself out! :)

     *J
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