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Post by Dyslexsticks on Nov 25, 2018 12:32:08 GMT
So work is fine, I've got no problems with job security as I'm still useful around the shop and all that, the problem lies in my hours.
At base I only do about 16 hours a week, with extra shifts taken every now and then for the extra money but there's no guarantee those hours are always going to be there, so I've been talking with the rest of my family and they said it'd be very hard to juggle two jobs with the extra hours I've been taking from my current job, so I've got that as a reason to not bother at the moment.
So I've been thinking, I could take on the extra job after I do all the extra time for this job I've currently got, but I'd have to turn down any more requests to do extra time, and any possible extra time from the new job I could get, so neither manager would be too happy with me.
I know I want to be able to afford a car, I know I want to be better prepared for when I have to live on my own or with someone, but I just feel like I'm stuck.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2018 13:07:26 GMT
So work is fine, I've got no problems with job security as I'm still useful around the shop and all that, the problem lies in my hours. At base I only do about 16 hours a week, with extra shifts taken every now and then for the extra money but there's no guarantee those hours are always going to be there, so I've been talking with the rest of my family and they said it'd be very hard to juggle two jobs with the extra hours I've been taking from my current job, so I've got that as a reason to not bother at the moment. So I've been thinking, I could take on the extra job after I do all the extra time for this job I've currently got, but I'd have to turn down any more requests to do extra time, and any possible extra time from the new job I could get, so neither manager would be too happy with me. I know I want to be able to afford a car, I know I want to be better prepared for when I have to live on my own or with someone, but I just feel like I'm stuck. Take from this what you will, but it is difficult juggling two different jobs. I've tried having two full-time jobs before in order to buy my own car quicker. I didn't have any obligations so I really didn't need to do that. It didn't last long. It left me exhausted and not able to do anything but work. Work is a good thing, but it takes a toll when there is too much of it. You need to be able to sleep and have down time. If not, you will begin to be angry with it and despise it--which is even worse. You could always say upfront that your first obligation is to your current job, but you can work this certain day or these certain hours if they need you. Have you thought of looking for another job entirely that guarantees full-time work? Here's another idea. Have you talked to your employer about this? You could tell them you've been thinking of a second job because you're not getting enough hours. Can they put you on as full-time? It's not giving an ultimatum, but some places will give more hours or bring you on full-time if they see there is a chance they could lose a reliable worker. |
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Dyslexsticks
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Post by Dyslexsticks on Nov 25, 2018 13:31:04 GMT
So work is fine, I've got no problems with job security as I'm still useful around the shop and all that, the problem lies in my hours. At base I only do about 16 hours a week, with extra shifts taken every now and then for the extra money but there's no guarantee those hours are always going to be there, so I've been talking with the rest of my family and they said it'd be very hard to juggle two jobs with the extra hours I've been taking from my current job, so I've got that as a reason to not bother at the moment. So I've been thinking, I could take on the extra job after I do all the extra time for this job I've currently got, but I'd have to turn down any more requests to do extra time, and any possible extra time from the new job I could get, so neither manager would be too happy with me. I know I want to be able to afford a car, I know I want to be better prepared for when I have to live on my own or with someone, but I just feel like I'm stuck. Take from this what you will, but it is difficult juggling two different jobs. I've tried having two full-time jobs before in order to buy my own car quicker. I didn't have any obligations so I really didn't need to do that. It didn't last long. It left me exhausted and not able to do anything but work. Work is a good thing, but it takes a toll when there is too much of it. You need to be able to sleep and have down time. If not, you will begin to be angry with it and despise it--which is even worse. You could always say upfront that your first obligation is to your current job, but you can work this certain day or these certain hours if they need you. Have you thought of looking for another job entirely that guarantees full-time work? I have thought about it plenty of times, but most full time employers I have to ride a bus for, and I know they'd much rather me have a car instead so they can make sure I'll be able to arrive on time. The second job I've been considering is at a coffee shop which is right next to the shop I've been working at, so I've figured, if I can get 2 part time jobs to make full time hours, I can afford a car and have some money left over. I asked someone from there when they came to the till I was at if there were any vacancies and was told they're always looking for people...but as you can see above, I'm worried in the event I do have both about annoying either manager in question over the possibility of not being able to cover as much for people's holiday in either job. If I get around to it, I'll try telling them I'd like the job to fill in the blanks where I'm not working (on one week rota, I only work 2 days), so hopefully either boss understands that I need a more permanent increase in hours rather than having to rely on others taking holiday so I can cover their shifts. |
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Post by Snorelacks on Nov 25, 2018 13:39:49 GMT
I'd talk to your current manager about your desire to save enough money for a car; however, your current hours aren't enough to do so. You enjoy your current job, but have an opportunity to take on an additional part-time job next door to supplement your income so you can reach your goal of saving enough money. I'd also let him/her know you'd still take on the extra odd shift with him/her when you can.
If your current boss is resistant, I'd look for another job...a job or boss that holds you "hostage" with a part-time job sucks the root.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2018 13:48:33 GMT
Take from this what you will, but it is difficult juggling two different jobs. I've tried having two full-time jobs before in order to buy my own car quicker. I didn't have any obligations so I really didn't need to do that. It didn't last long. It left me exhausted and not able to do anything but work. Work is a good thing, but it takes a toll when there is too much of it. You need to be able to sleep and have down time. If not, you will begin to be angry with it and despise it--which is even worse. You could always say upfront that your first obligation is to your current job, but you can work this certain day or these certain hours if they need you. Have you thought of looking for another job entirely that guarantees full-time work? I have thought about it plenty of times, but most full time employers I have to ride a bus for, and I know they'd much rather me have a car instead so they can make sure I'll be able to arrive on time. Is there some reason why they need to know how you get to work? Can you take an earlier bus that would most likely not get in the way of being late? Is it you being more hesitant about taking the bus? |
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Post by Dyslexsticks on Nov 25, 2018 13:56:27 GMT
I have thought about it plenty of times, but most full time employers I have to ride a bus for, and I know they'd much rather me have a car instead so they can make sure I'll be able to arrive on time. Is there some reason why they need to know how you get to work? Can you take an earlier bus that would most likely not get in the way of being late? Is it you being more hesitant about taking the bus? There often isn't, but the retail industry often wants their staff to start early in jobs as you can probably imagine. That's usually how most job descriptions I've seen make up their full time hours, with long days. Buses don't tend to run earlier than 6 AM unlike a car... I'm not hesitant about bus travel at all, but it's not ideal. Snores suggestion, looks good, my current manager is a nice guy, so I'm sure he'll understand why I can't take on as many holiday cover shifts if I explain my situation and basically my desire to evolve in life at all.  |
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