What would make you want to change jobs.

For me, it would have to be a couple of things. Not enough hours and not enough pay. That's what happened with a previous job I had. With a combination like that there was just no way to make ends meet. So I eventually quit that job...but I made sure to land another before quitting that one. If only that one would have worked out...*sigh* Anyway, I hope you're able to find a job you're happy with. Good luck!

I am kind of worry about your health.You worked a sixteen-hour shift yesterday and have worked average eleven-hour day this week.You would be burned out if you keep doing so.I don't know if the 'benefits 'refers to housing benefit,medical benefits and the like.

I hope you find a job with the hours and pay rate that you need! When I was young I would change jobs at the drop of a hat--there were no benefits then except if you worked for a big corporation so there was really nothing to keep anyone in a job unless they really liked it. In my mid 20s I worked for answering services and stayed with that industry till I married--then my husband started one and I worked there for a year or two till the advent of the cell phone began to destroy that particular service. I know how working shift unfriendly to your inner clock can exhaust you. I sure hope you find the right one.

Good luck finding something else! I hope you can find something you like as much as this without the stress of the extra hours all the time!

Of course, they are short staffed. The company has created a situation where people are likely to burn out. I'm certain that they keep many if not most of their employees as part-time. I hope that you find another job shortly. The fact that you are currently employed will make you more attractive to prospective employers.

That is a lot of hours to do for a part time job with no benefits. I do hope that you can get another job as the number of hours that you do is more than full time and please try to get one that has benefits

Good luck on finding new job!

I have been searching for something a bit steadier since July. I cuurently work as a merchandiser, and while they are growing, they've "over hired" and they aren't getting the jobs. I recently worked a small job for an hour-not bad, considering it was a 2-minute drive from home. I figured that and the hour they owed me would get me a check for about $12....but no! They took a lump sun of $15 just for PA state taxes-and the check was for less than $2.00!!! I earn that myLotting a few days! And I hadn't worked since last August/September! I'm not quitting though until I find another job...and at this rate, I feel like I'll never find anything! Good luck with your job search.

I would not quit unless I had another job, but if I am on a harsh schedule where I am getting worn out I couldn't continue. You said you could not say "no", is that because they would fire you for turning down the extra shifts?

Back in the day when we had unions in companies of any size they would never think of scheduling someone short of eight hours. That gets old real fast. I was lucky at my last job. It was complex and stressful but they never scheduled you so close. And they knew what the word 'seniority' met because they kept hiring more people and my hours kept getting better. I hope you find something else you like before you get too tired to care.

I can't say that I blame you one bit. If your body is telling you that you are not getting enough sleep then you can't really risk your health by working such long hours. Companies have a hard time finding dependable people these days and it is such a shame that they can't in the economy we have now. I am sure your bosses are grateful that you helped cover the shifts. If I was in your position I would look for something else too.

When I was ready to take on a job, I just accepted anything that came my way but always wanted to finally work for a multinational where there would be good working conditions. I did just that. I got a job with a multinational after 3 years of my working experience. I worked here for many years having gone up the ladder till I reached the middle management position. It became a safe rut and I lost interest. I called it a day to not work any more. I stumbled upon an opportunity to design landscaped gardens - which was actually my hobby. I did that for a few years and got joy out of doing these projects till we shifted to our new home here in a semi rural town. I am now a lady of leisure Looking at your work schedule you truly need to look for something that is more relaxing.

I used to work in a call center. Mostly, I was on graveyard shift. Eventhough I have learned to love my job coz I was only to receive calls from clients and the pay was good enough. But I had to give it up coz I was afraid that losing sleep might make me sick eventually. Since I started working on that office, the most number of hours of sleep that I had was 4 hours, which is pretty much unhealthy. I just had to give it up.

Good luck with finding a new job. I find it that most jobs take advantage of part time employees but asking them to do full time hours, one they don't have to pay benefits, and most times they are making less money.

My answer to your question used to be monetary benefits. But now, my answer will be if I am already going nowhere in my career there in that company or I am not anymore growing personally and career wise, I need to change companies.

That little paragraph told me what you should say. "Take this job and shove it".

I left one of my previous jobs because of the shifts. I worked in a home for people with special needs and I often had to work from 3.p.m. to 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. and the next day I had to work from 8 a.m. I didn't work in my own town and I when I was able to catch a train back to my own town it was already late at night. I went straight to bed and slept some hours before I had to return to work. In the beginning it was okay, but after some time I felt that I wasn't able to get enough rest. I talked to woman that I knew about the situation, and she said: "What they are doing is illegal in our country. You are not allowed to let your employees work late at night and work again early in the morning. You can ask the employee to do it sometimes if it is neccesary, but you are not allowed to do it on regular basis like they do" I left that job and I found a job in home health care where I always worked from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and I was much happier that way. I hope that you will also manage to find a new job

This is very relevant, as I'm at that crossroad right now! I like my current job. I live close by, and there's a lot of freedom in my position that I'm able to bring and pick up my kids from school. But, my oldest is going to middle school this fall. There's an added expense that I'd be incurring as far as his education goes. And we've tightened our belts enough already that I would definitely have difficulties with our monthly expenses. Thus, I'm currently talking to a head hunter.

That's a good point, that you don't quit until you have a new job. Actually you have mentioned the reasons, why someone can start thinking to look for a new job. Fifty-five hours a week are too much hours, unless you get paid very well, but you need to be very strong in order to support that rythm. Have you tried to explain your situation to your boss, before you go? Anyway I expect you get a better job if you change your current one. Good luck!

a lot of luck! althought some people say that it would be difficult to find a new job while you still work (it's like you won't meet a new boy/girlfriend till you're in some relationship)