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LoveDayLove
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What would you do?
I currently work at a job that pays OK money and I do home therapy at night. DH and I are struggling. I work 5 minutes from my house and have benefits (i.e. days off, etc).
I was offered a job that pays almost 3xs per hour of what I am making now. I would do straight home therapy and supervision. In the beginning the hours would be slow. It could take several months before I would have a steady caseload. This job is over an hour each way and no benefits (i.e. days off).
Which would you choose?
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Posted 10/25/11 6:41 PM  |
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drpepper318
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Re: What would you do?
I would choose the lower-paying job. Having a shorter commute and having days off are too important to me.
Good luck with your decision!!!
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| Posted 10/25/11 9:04 PM |
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PennyCat
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Jib
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Re: What would you do?
Posted by drpepper318
I would choose the lower-paying job. Having a shorter commute and having days off are too important to me.
Good luck with your decision!!!
I agree with this. I had a VERY long commute for a year and it was very hard. I used to call my dh on the way home crying because either I was in traffic and had to use the bathroom ...... or I was falling asleep! 
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| Posted 10/26/11 1:05 AM |
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jgl
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Re: What would you do?
Im surprised so many people said the lower paying job.
She said they are struggling financially.
I would take the higher paying job. My job is 50 minutes away and it isnt that bad. Would it be nicer to be 5 minutes away, yes,. Would I love to have days off, yes. But don't you need the money?
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| Posted 10/26/11 7:29 PM |
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Jacksmommy
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Liz
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Re: What would you do?
Honestly, there would have to be a lot of other factors involved for me. I would question how stable this agency is. In the last year I have seen 2 or 3 agencies who do home cases that have closed due to low rates/not getting cases. In addition, I would need some sort of a salary. IF it takes you a while to build your caseload, is it that way at the beginning of every year??? Etc. The commute doesn't bother me - I like to drive. I drive about 1/2 hour for work with DS, come home and then go out and do home cases that are sometimes a 1/2 hour away so I am in the car a lot!
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| Posted 10/26/11 9:06 PM |
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smooney
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Re: What would you do?
Posted by Jacksmommy
Honestly, there would have to be a lot of other factors involved for me. I would question how stable this agency is. In the last year I have seen 2 or 3 agencies who do home cases that have closed due to low rates/not getting cases. In addition, I would need some sort of a salary. IF it takes you a while to build your caseload, is it that way at the beginning of every year??? Etc. The commute doesn't bother me - I like to drive. I drive about 1/2 hour for work with DS, come home and then go out and do home cases that are sometimes a 1/2 hour away so I am in the car a lot!
I agree with this. What are the conditions and job stability for this job? Could you see yourself staying there long-term? How drastically would your financial situation improve? Would it impact child care arrangements? I commute almost three hours total each day  but financially and for job security reasons, I doubt I would leave any time soon, even for a closer job. Yes, a commute is AWFUL. But sometimes there are other options that really need to be considered... Good luck!
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| Posted 10/28/11 8:26 AM |
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donegal419
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Member since 7/07 7650 total posts
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Re: What would you do?
Posted by jgl
Im surprised so many people said the lower paying job.
She said they are struggling financially.
I would take the higher paying job. My job is 50 minutes away and it isnt that bad. Would it be nicer to be 5 minutes away, yes,. Would I love to have days off, yes. But don't you need the money?
i agree...
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| Posted 10/28/11 4:13 PM |
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missfabulous
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Colleen
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Re: What would you do?
Posted by donegal419
Posted by jgl
Im surprised so many people said the lower paying job.
She said they are struggling financially.
I would take the higher paying job. My job is 50 minutes away and it isnt that bad. Would it be nicer to be 5 minutes away, yes,. Would I love to have days off, yes. But don't you need the money?
i agree...
I agree. I have a job thats about 45 minutes there, an hour home. I don't have benefits, no vacation or sick days. however, I didn't bother looking for another job because I love my school and the money is good.
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| Posted 10/28/11 5:41 PM |
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