Big decision
By Dolcerina
@Dolcerina (3376)
Hungary
October 10, 2007 2:33am CST
What is the better?
Work in part time on a place where you earn little money, but your workmates like you, and you are respected, or work on a place which is well estimated, but you will be only a worker for a little better payment in full time. This second one is closer to your home, but you do not know the workmates there.
Would you leave the people who count on you?
That is not easy....
We do not know the tomorrow.
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15 responses
@grecychunny26 (9483)
• Philippines
10 Oct 07
For me be practical, if i where given a chance i will choose to be on a fulltime work and closer to my home. I don't care if my co-workmates did not like me, people can change i know there will be a time that they will finally realize my value.
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@Dolcerina (3376)
• Hungary
10 Oct 07
Thank you. In fact the work would be in double time, but the payment would not be the double. the relation is $275 and $425 about. WOuld you change?
@grecychunny26 (9483)
• Philippines
10 Oct 07
If i don't have any option at that moment i still accept it. But if i have, i let go of it and choose the part time job.
@Dolcerina (3376)
• Hungary
10 Oct 07
Thank you very much for your advices.
I try to avoid the risks, but sometimes I am worried too much.
@adidas7878 (1891)
• United States
15 Oct 07
what i think it is, working at a new place is like going to a new school, it will work out for you down the road sooner or later, and if the pay is going to be better it would be a bouns for you, i think you should try it if you up for the challage
@Dolcerina (3376)
• Hungary
15 Oct 07
Now I see, This possibility was only my God's question to me about my intends. My God saw my hesitation about job and money etc. , so She solved this hesitation. On Thursday evening I received an info, that position is filled by someone else. I do not regret so much. I sent my CV on Thursday. If my God had wanted me, to go to a new place she would have give this possibility a few days earlier. ;)
So I think I am at the right place.
5 yrs ago when I found this job, I decided to stay here as long as I can, unless I do my own business.
To work as an employment is not good anywhere.
Anyway, I hold my eyes open, and if I hear a better possibility I will not refuse it immediatelly.
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@adidas7878 (1891)
• United States
20 Oct 07
yea, sometime things just work itself out and unfold things for everyone. nothing bad, but it the way things work :)
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@Dolcerina (3376)
• Hungary
22 Oct 07
well, to spend money with my workmates is not a purpose for me :)
@steerforth (1797)
• Italy
17 Oct 07
I think it's better the first, working part time an a place where you are respected, or with time passing by you can be not satisfied about your job.
@ashar123 (2357)
• India
8 Nov 07
Its a natural fact that humankind will always try for the best lifestyle. To obtain it everyone will sure go for more earning opportunities if they are available. Its now eight days now I have moved away from my home on double salary from which I was earning near my home. All my workmates liked and respected me where I worked last time and presently I have the same liking from everyone here. Its they way you work and I am very thankful to God for it.
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@cindyinc70 (115)
•
8 Nov 07
That is a tough decision. I will stay at a place where I am happy, work well and have positive relationships over taking more money. I've had both situations and I can't work in an enviornmnet where I'm not happy. I end up bringing it home with me. I need to be happy in my workplace.
@Dolcerina (3376)
• Hungary
8 Nov 07
I think, those who have an experience in working at a terrible workplace with terrible workmates, or boss will be thinking twice before changing workplace.
We often can value the good simple things, only after we lost them.
@lucy02 (5015)
• United States
22 Oct 07
That is a hard decision. It would be hard for me to leave the people that I am comfortable with but some people can make friends anywhere. You seem like you would be one of them, Dolcerina. Is there anyway you can meet or find a little information about the people you would be working with to see if you would be compatible with them.
@Dolcerina (3376)
• Hungary
23 Oct 07
Well, this problem solved itself. One day I received the information about empty position, and the next day, (by the time I sent my cv) it was filled by someone else. But I did not mind. It was a good possibility to think a little about what was good, and what was bad. I doubt that the full time job in that workplace pays double benefit, that I get now for part time. I realized that it was the cause of my hesitation. To work far away from my home is not good. Closer is better. But it pays me well. The best would be to find a possibility to earn some money in my spare-time.(except internet)
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
24 Oct 07
i would pick the second one.
i have faced a situation similar to this before and i also chose the second option. the second option though was a project and it didnt push through so i stayed on my job. ^__^
leaving your work would not mean leaving your friends. you can always contact you and if they are true friends, they will stay in touch with you. and you can always find good friends in any place as long as you're nice and polite. if you're polite then people will respect you. if you're nice to them they will be nice to you. ^__^
the important thing to consider here is that you'll earn more with the second option plus its closer to your home. you'll have more time with your family. and your first option is just part-time while the second gives you a chance for a more stable work.
friends are there and true friends will always be there and they will always want the better for you. ^__^
@Dolcerina (3376)
• Hungary
24 Oct 07
My workmates are not my friends. YOu misunderstood. Me and my work is respected.
And the second one pays only little more but the worktime is double. The only good was in the second one that it was closer to my home.
@Dolcerina (3376)
• Hungary
24 Oct 07
My other problem was, that my work is stable here in part time for more than 5 yrs. About the second one I do not know anything. Maybe I would be hired in one year. Who knows?
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
24 Oct 07
i see. you could weigh the advantages and disadvantages. your first scenario is far from home right? the disadvantages would be its far so you pay more for transportation when going there, or maybe you're renting a place near it. that's a lot of expenses. not to mention your food. the advantage is although it is part time, it is stable and you work for less hours.
your second scenario is the work is near to your home, so that would mean, lesser expenses for transportation, food, and you dont have to pay a rent anymore (if ever you're renting an apartment). and the salary is a little higher and can increase in the future but the worktime is double.
i still would choose the second scenario because my expenses would be lesser and the salary is a bit higher. even if i work double time, at least there are chances of increase salary in the future.
@sheenshaukat (2617)
• Pakistan
15 Oct 07
I will prefer the job close to my home. I want to keep close to my my mom dad and other family members. I dont like to go away at cost of better salary.
@ufo_thexfiles (723)
• Malaysia
17 Oct 07
I prefer to choose the second one. it is near to home and have higher pays. For me, I can concerntrate more on work without thinking of going out with my mates after work tommorow or anything.
You can save more than spending with you mates every day or every weeks.
With this kind of job, maybe you can plan an off days or weekend with your friends that a bit far from you...
That's my opinion. I'm glad to share with you.
@jeanniemay (1798)
• Philippines
23 Oct 07
For me, I still choose to work closer to my home. Family is the one that is of importance to me. I can deal with work mates I know nothing about. I am very friendly and can adjust myself and will be able to secure my finances with a full time work.
Either way, what is important really is the happiness and contentment you will have in any work that you do.
@michecu (637)
• Philippines
10 Oct 07
I think its better to work in a peaceful and harmonious environment. We are more productive because of the supportive environment. Work is easier if there is less stress. If there is less stress you are healthier. And perhaps, just keeping the faith with your colleagues might someday soon bring in more clients and more blessings in your office.
@Dolcerina (3376)
• Hungary
10 Oct 07
Yes, the biggest problem is that usually we do not know the environment in the new workplace. That is a big risk. Also I may not be sure how long would they employ me. To change is not easy at all.
@laurika (4532)
• United States
9 Nov 07
I think it really depend if you can afford to work just only part time. I mean if you have enough monye to support yourself and you can affor to work on part time, I would stay there, but our decision much more depend on money i think. I am sure you like your coworkers, but in this new place you can meet nice people and maybe they would be same to you , nice and will respect you. So I will choose depend on how much i can afford.
@rofflewoffle (37)
• United States
10 Oct 07
I'd probably pick the better paying and secure job - I'm more concerned with money, benefits, and commute than work environment because I'm very good with phasing people out or dealing with them. I know I'd have at least one good friend at the second workplace, and eventually I'd break the ice and get to know people.
