I'm having an "aargh" day. I found out that if I want to interview for a job that I'm interested in, I have to interview for it full time, part time isn't an option any longer. The worst part is that I have to decide before I leave work today.
There are so many plusses, a few of which include: the ability to go back to college and maybe try another career (a huge regret from my first undergrad degree); the fact that I get away from being "trapped" and tied to a desk ; more physical job; more social interaction.
The cons (at least few): will I regret not taking this opportunity for a new adventure in life; can I handle working full time (not something I've been successful at in the past) ; less me time (which I've only just carved out) ; less time for things that are really important to me; will my priorities be shifted to my (and hubby's) detriment?
AAARRRGGHHHH! I needed to vent a bit, but I really am not certain of what I want and should do. This looks to shift my entire life, which is really scary. Thanks for "listening" (okay, reading). And I won't argue if any other advice gets thrown in...)
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Laura, I got a call today to interview for a teaching job that is 45 minutes from home. It is a good job with the DPI - full time - good salary, benefits- great setting.
I am sort of afraid to interview because it is full time, a longer commute that I want and might be too much. I have decided to interview. No harm in that. I might not be offered the job or I might know that is it right or wrong as I get more information. What I am saying is that it is always good for me to move forward gathering more information about the situation as well as how I am feeling about it. I tend to make decisions before I have to. An interview is very low committment.
Laura, I hate decisions like that...especially when they are rushed. I wanted to throw out that (usually) just because you interview for a position doesn't mean you'll take it. I try to remember not to count my chickens before they're hatched during a job search thing. Take the interview and decide based on that information (you may find another big 'ole pile of cons during the interview).
I know you aren't really asking for advice. I feel for you, it seems like a tough decision.
The one word of wisdom I can leave with you is that from personal experience working in a full-time job you love, can actually be less taxing than working in a part-time job you're not thrilled with or even worse, hate.
Go to the interview and get all the details, you don't have to accept the job if you decide it isn't for you.
Dawn
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(a huge regret from my first undergrad degree); the fact that I get away from being "trapped" and tied to a desk 
; more physical job; more social interaction.
; less me time (which I've only just carved out) 
; less time for things that are really important to me; will my priorities be shifted to my (and hubby's) detriment?
And I won't argue if any other advice gets thrown in...) 
