I have worked for my current company for almost a year, and I really enjoy my job, the plce I work, and the people I work for and with. (I work in a feild office of a huge oil corporation) However, I don't make much money. I am a single mom, and just looking to keep my head above water. I don't live extravagently, (modest 2 bedroom apartment, older model car, etc.) But I do need a pay increase of about 25% just to get by. It is a struggle every month to pay bills.
I have mentioned this to my supervisor, but due to corporate policy, her hands are somewhat tied. Raises are given annually...and only at around the rate of 3-5%. Again, I love my company but I just can't afford working here anymore. I have thought of a second job, but I would like to also spend some time with my kids. So do I look for other jobs that make more money? (There are plenty of those in my area.) Or do I stick it out and continue to scrape by?
2007-04-20
07:44:32
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irish77princess
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