What would you do?

[Malae]

I've had something to ponder over these last few days, and I'm wondering what all of you would do in my situation, if not that, then advice is always welcome.

I currently work at Mcdonalds, it's not glamorous, but it pays rent and buys me food. Theres an opportunity i've been thinking about. Another job, evening caretaker, with the pay being a 5 dollar increase from where I am now. The only problem I have is.. it's 3-11pm weekdays. Basically, it leaves Saturday and Sunday nights for any time I want to spend with Tiana, friends back home (gaming), and you guys of course. I'm just not sure restricting myself like that would be a good choice in my life. I'm hesitant, because this is my first time living on my own, and i'm afraid of committing myself to something I find out is a bad option. So i'm wondering, what do you all think?

[Jupiter]

Oh Malae. The working world sucketh much.
Keep in mind that although I'm trying to put aside the bias I have towards leaving your evenings open for us it may be impacting my thought process more than I can admit.

New jobs...they should excite us because with most jobs it's not until you get into it you start seeing the pieces, or people, that make it not so great. If you start out with reservations about a new job, there's a better chance that as you get in you will get even more disappointed. There is, of course, the possibility that you are pleasantly surprised.

Now, you never mentioned how you feel about the new job. Is it something that you'd really like to do? Seems the scheduling outweighs any opinions about the job itself which says something to me.

Don't forget there will be other opportunities.

[mura]

Honestly, my advocacy on job position is generally that of a socialist. I tend to put people first rather than money---and I've learned that jobs that restrict you to weekends aren't the best.

As Jupiter implied about reservations there is often not a bright ending of 'oh, it worked out for the best.'

However, I'm a bit bias in terms of my stance. It sounds like something you need to give some serious thought to. It is hard to balance a budget sometimes.

[drumheller]

I, personally, am a workaholic...which, like everyone else, biases my opinion. I would take the job, but that's because I am an expensive person to live with, and, as stated, love working as much as possible. Also, I am very much so a night person and don't get much sleep, so even if I was to get home at about 11:30 (often the case here, and during the summer), it wouldn't bother me, as I would still have time to see friends and do what I wanted. For you, I am not sure how you work.

My quick story is that currently I am taking 16 hours of class, 20 hours of work, ~10-15 hours worth of homework a week, been running around getting vehicles fixed for people and picking things up, etc. Even through that hectic mess, I still find plenty of time to be with my fiance (thankfully she just lives a floor below me in the dorm) and friends...though it can be hard to schedule some things due to an erratic work schedule (plus, I often times pick up more hours than I am scheduled).

Also, as Jupiter said...if you don't think you'd like the job, that is a huge thing. The reason I've liked working this much is that I LOVE the job. I could be making about 4+ dollars more an hour at the shop I worked at last year, but this job is much more exciting to me. If you're so worried about the scheduling, then I doubt you would be able to relax and enjoy the work...

So in conclusion...if you think you'd enjoy the job and still be able to have a fulfilling life outside of it (obviously not as much due to the amount of time lost being with friends and loss of entertainment), then I would say go for it. If you are so worried about that loss, I would highly advise against it. Especially if you are still making rent and have enough money to have fun, I would see no reason to put anything in jeopardy.

P.S. So, in typing this message, I realized how terrible I am at creating a coherent post, and I realize a lot of this is terrible rambling. I apologize for it, and hope that it helps, at least in some minute way >.>.

Much <3!

[Logo]

Do you think you'll enjoy the new job? If it's a lot more stimulating than working at McDonald's, it may be worth it. Jobs aren't just money trees; (SEMICOLON) they're a third of your life! And if you have fun at work, you won't be like the angry husband who comes home and plops in his chair in front of the TV and shuts everyone out because each day he dreads waking up. Don't put yourself in that position, for any money!

At the same time though, it's best not to be my roommate, who came up to me the other day and said, "Man, I've got to start limiting myself to three slices of turkey a day."

[Malae]

Thanks for all the replies guys, I appreciate it alot. The potential job sounds to be pretty good. It's not that much greater, but I wouldn't have to deal with jerks who want greasy food. The downside is i'd be working completely alone, no coworkers to help pass the time. All in all the job itself is preferable to fast food, i'm waiting on some more information and am still pondering.

I don't get the part about turkey Logo, elaborate?

[norm]

I'd probably stick with the current job if you're not really looking to advance your career or anything and you're just working to pay rent while you go to school.

Plus it sounds like with the other job you'll be spending far too much alone, you'll be alone at work and then when you come home, there's no time to spend with anyone.

And some of my favourite memories are from working with grease loving cranky customers.

[Tiana]

Oh those customers and their love of grease. At least you don't have to ponder any longer - you're stuck at McDonald's because we didn't get the info from my mom until two hours after the deadline, because no one bothers to check voicemail when she isn't around. (heh.. oops. ><)

You'll have fun at McDonald's... it sucks, but even after you leave, you look back and remember all those fun, crazy times and you'll laugh.