A little help - SV650.org

DJ123 · 07-05-12, 12:11 PM

I've been a bit greedy this year and had a few jobs. Since leaving my last place i currently don't know what i want to do or where i want to be right now. what i know is i want good pay, good job, and a life outside of work.
Where i am currently:
Mon-Fri, 9-6 16k PA plus commission, it's in IT and 4.6 miles from where i live. I've only been there a week so far (i know it's not a great amount of time to judge a job in) however i feel out of touch as i am not an IT geek or really into it.
The job i've been offered:
Mon-Fri 8-6, alternate Saturdays 8-4. 17k PA plus commission, automotive spares, only 8 miles from where i live. I prefer this job as it is something of interest to me and i am knowledgeable about the industry and products. The hours don't fuss me as it means i dodge the rush hour traffic, the odd Saturday i don't mind either.
I've only got my bills to pay, both jobs cover them quite easily on the basic wage.
The question i'm asking is . . . . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqH21LEmfbQ

07-05-12, 12:59 PM

I'd rather much be happier in a job seeing as you spend half your life at work.

07-05-12, 01:14 PM

Not worth staying if you are not happy & you have an option to move on.

Fallout · 07-05-12, 02:07 PM

I put 'stay' mate. You want a life outside of work, but you're thinking about swapping to a job with a longer working day and compulsory saturday work. Unless you really like the sound of this new job, I'd say hold on for something better. Only you can decide though. Just think of all those Saturday ride outs you're gonna miss if you have to work. Sods law we'll be going out every time you're working.

fizzwheel · 07-05-12, 02:12 PM

If you're not really into IT and prefer the sound of the other job, then I would jump ship. No point doing a job that you dont enjoy. Also remember IT is not a 9 - 5 job, never was, never has been.

The only thing to consider perhaps is which one has the best long term prospects ?

07-05-12, 02:21 PM

I said stay, but this might be a factor of not having worked in a salary + commission world - a grand doesn't sound like a lot of money for the extra hours.

DJ123 · 07-05-12, 08:36 PM

TBH the extra money isn't a persuasion factor for me. It's feeling happy in a job that is important to me. I'd feel a lot more comfortable & happy in a job where i already have knowledge of the product. The hours are what they are and don't really affect me right now, seeing as i don't have many plans or things going on right now. It means less time to spend my hard earned wonga, and more shiny bits for the bike!

07-05-12, 08:58 PM

Go for the job that makes you want to get up in the morning. I am a bit of a sad muppet, but I love my job, I really enjoy going to work each day, and trust me I have done jobs that I don't enjoy. If you are doing a job you enjoy you are more positive about life and therefore everything seems better.

07-05-12, 09:01 PM

It's true, she loves her job! On your situation daddyjob, if you are considering it seriously enough to ask as feckwits, be honest, you already know the answer - you just want us to tell you it's alright.

Go and get the new job

DJ123 · 07-05-12, 09:06 PM

Think i will, it also has better long term career prospects (my current one doesn't)

Thanks all for your input

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07-05-12, 12:59 PM	#2
Stenno Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A little help I'd rather much be happier in a job seeing as you spend half your life at work.

07-05-12, 01:14 PM	#3
Dabber Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A little help Not worth staying if you are not happy & you have an option to move on.

07-05-12, 02:07 PM	#4
Fallout Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 2,983	Re: A little help I put 'stay' mate. You want a life outside of work, but you're thinking about swapping to a job with a longer working day and compulsory saturday work. Unless you really like the sound of this new job, I'd say hold on for something better. Only you can decide though. Just think of all those Saturday ride outs you're gonna miss if you have to work. Sods law we'll be going out every time you're working. __________________ MotoGoLoco - You knows it The Shed - Suzuki GSX-R 750 K1 \| Triumph Tiger 1050 K6 Fallout Bikes (VLogs, Tutorials, Bike Vids) Fallout Breakbeat (My Music)

07-05-12, 02:12 PM	#5
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: A little help If you're not really into IT and prefer the sound of the other job, then I would jump ship. No point doing a job that you dont enjoy. Also remember IT is not a 9 - 5 job, never was, never has been. The only thing to consider perhaps is which one has the best long term prospects ? __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

07-05-12, 02:21 PM	#6
orose Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A little help I said stay, but this might be a factor of not having worked in a salary + commission world - a grand doesn't sound like a lot of money for the extra hours.

07-05-12, 08:36 PM	#7
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: A little help TBH the extra money isn't a persuasion factor for me. It's feeling happy in a job that is important to me. I'd feel a lot more comfortable & happy in a job where i already have knowledge of the product. The hours are what they are and don't really affect me right now, seeing as i don't have many plans or things going on right now. It means less time to spend my hard earned wonga, and more shiny bits for the bike! __________________ BMW F800ST

07-05-12, 08:58 PM	#8
Mrs DJ Fridge Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A little help Go for the job that makes you want to get up in the morning. I am a bit of a sad muppet, but I love my job, I really enjoy going to work each day, and trust me I have done jobs that I don't enjoy. If you are doing a job you enjoy you are more positive about life and therefore everything seems better.

07-05-12, 09:01 PM	#9
DJFridge Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A little help It's true, she loves her job! On your situation daddyjob, if you are considering it seriously enough to ask as feckwits, be honest, you already know the answer - you just want us to tell you it's alright. Go and get the new job

07-05-12, 09:06 PM	#10
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: A little help Think i will, it also has better long term career prospects (my current one doesn't) Thanks all for your input __________________ BMW F800ST