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hazeleyes33
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 13060 total posts
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Ginger
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2 different Jobs
Which one do you think is the best choice?
1. Fulltime job, close to home, take home after babysitters fees about $300 (pay ok to pay the bills).
2. Parttime (fulltime in the spring/summer), not as close to home but ranges from 10mins to 30mins. so not too far. Winter hours not so great but can make more than double in the spring and summer which can help with the money lost for the winter.
I know this is probably a stupid question but I am not good with flexible things and like stability.
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Posted 12/15/08 2:15 PM  |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
Member since 7/05 32475 total posts
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Susan
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Re: 2 different Jobs
what's your gut telling you?
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| Posted 12/15/08 2:18 PM |
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JessInCA
live laugh love
Member since 8/06 5082 total posts
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Jess
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Re: 2 different Jobs
If you like stability, I'd say choice #1 sounds like the better match for you.
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| Posted 12/15/08 2:20 PM |
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timanda
Puppy Love
Member since 6/08 1627 total posts
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Amanda
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Re: 2 different Jobs
In the economy I think I would prefer the steady job.
What is the advantage to the part time work? Are you making more overall?
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| Posted 12/15/08 2:20 PM |
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HoneyBadger
YourWorstNightmare.
Member since 10/06 15979 total posts
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BahBahBlackJeep
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Re: 2 different Jobs
Stability is a huge factor especially when you have children (at least it would be for me) so I would say go for the first job and continue to look for a better paying job.
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| Posted 12/15/08 2:22 PM |
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hazeleyes33
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 13060 total posts
Name:
Ginger
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Re: 2 different Jobs
Posted by Blu-ize
what's your gut telling you?
the "non-steady" because it is something more enjoyable and room for growth.
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| Posted 12/15/08 2:28 PM |
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hazeleyes33
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 13060 total posts
Name:
Ginger
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Re: 2 different Jobs
Posted by timanda
In the economy I think I would prefer the steady job.
What is the advantage to the part time work? Are you making more overall?
--The flexibilty.
--Not needing babysitters for the kids (that saves $100/week and for their days off when no school)
--Not sure if making overall because it goes week by week the schedule
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| Posted 12/15/08 2:30 PM |
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heathergirl
Cocktail Time!
Member since 10/08 4978 total posts
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American mouth
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Re: 2 different Jobs
Unforttunately, with this economy, I would take something steady. I just did and I am so thankful, even though I haven't gotten paid yet, to know that I am making a steady income after years in the restaurant biz while in college.
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| Posted 12/16/08 7:24 PM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
Member since 7/05 32475 total posts
Name:
Susan
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Re: 2 different Jobs
Posted by hazeleyes33
Posted by timanda
In the economy I think I would prefer the steady job.
What is the advantage to the part time work? Are you making more overall?
--The flexibilty.
--Not needing babysitters for the kids (that saves $100/week and for their days off when no school)
--Not sure if making overall because it goes week by week the schedule
sounds good. You really have to know yourself and your tolerance. Sounds like it fits better than the other for you.
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| Posted 12/17/08 10:37 AM |
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Erica
LIF Adult
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Re: 2 different Jobs
you would take home $300 a week or a month?
honestly, $300 a month would barely cover gas, wear and tear and wardrobe expenses - doesn't pay to work if that's the case.
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| Posted 12/18/08 12:25 AM |
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hazeleyes33
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 13060 total posts
Name:
Ginger
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Re: 2 different Jobs
Posted by Erica
you would take home $300 a week or a month?
honestly, $300 a month would barely cover gas, wear and tear and wardrobe expenses - doesn't pay to work if that's the case.
Our bills are quite low and we can afford to live on that little amount (with my check also).
After-care takes $100 right off your check each week and then you have to consider camp and care during days off which can be easily done by my dh or I.
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| Posted 12/18/08 11:58 AM |
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bikramaddict
mommy-to-be
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Re: 2 different Jobs
i would prefer something that guarantees i'll bring home x amount of dollars each month.
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| Posted 12/18/08 1:34 PM |
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