Monday, 29 September 2008
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Buttload of Money
I'm paid well for my job. I'm happy with my job. I have committments, like students to mentor and projects to complete. I curse how little time this world offers, as I never seem to have enough time to do things I want to do.
If you were me, and if you're offered a buttload of money to do a 2nd job (on top of a 40 hr/week job), would you take it? Condition, it's a 10-11 month committment, and you must do 20-30 hrs/week. Would you do it?
I said no, after my mother called me greedy and I threw a fit over how much money it was. What has the woman done to affect me so???? Okay, it wasn't just her. Al called me greedy too. They both pointed out how it's too many hours. But... BUT!!!! Al's gonna be studying for his oral boards soon, so I have to leave him alone. Wouldn't it be better if I was occupied with, oh... making money? Yes yes yes, I'm making excuses to justify my greed. Shaddup.
Would you quit your current job and take up the better-paying 2nd job as a full-time job? It's temporary, so you will be cut after the term is over. I said no, because I need to finish what I've started with my current commmittments.
I asked my boss for her input. She earnestly said, "I will support whatever decision you make." It's that darned awesome attitude of hers that wraps me around her pinky, so hearing that makes me want to dance in the palm of her hand for whatever wages she feels like doling out to me. Ahhh... like a loyal dog, I pick and stick with my master. So I turn the job down. Then she says what she's also really thinking, "I would support you, but MAN, that would REALLY screw me over!!!!" AHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA!!!! She knows me too well.
Now the job is asking if I would be willing to do 10-15 hrs/week.
I'm wavering.
Would you do it? How much annual salary would be enough to make you willing to take on a second job, working 50-60 hrs/week for a whole year?
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Comments (5)
i'd definitely do it, assuming i knew i were totally capable of the work. it's temporary and if you have to leave hubby alone for a while anyway, why not? this of course coming from an unmarried p/t student, p/t clerical worker, so i don't get much $.... which makes me a bit greedy too! i would think that the sacrifice would be worth it when, after the 2nd job has ended, you & hubby go away on a vacation to make up for all the hard work you did? and have some $ left for savings?
I think you made the right decision. Considering that your current job pays well, I think it wiser to invest your remaining time in other areas.
Depends on your situation, the type of work, and how much extra money compared to your current job. Single - fine; married - maybe; with kids - not likely. Because you're in the married group (unless there's something I don't know), I would want at least twice my currently salary (if broken down by hours). If the job were grueling or stressful, I would want 3-4 times my hourly salary.
Woman, do I have to come over and b&%$! slap you? again? I sound mean, but you already know what I constructively think.
I wouldn't call it greed. Who doesn't want to secure their future? But it does sound like you might be in danger of spreading yourself too thin.