I need some advice.... Please help!!!...?

Question

OK.. I have this job that I use to love, but hate more and more each day. The company is having a very hard time paying their bills and the owner doesn't seem to care. I work in customer service and it has gotten to the point where I can not even answer any customer's questions because I just don't know what to say. Here is the problem... I know we are going to go out of business any day now...so I need a new job. I already got 5 calls for job interviews, but I am not sure what to do. I am obliviously going to take a pay cut and I really need the $ right now to catch up on bills. I can not afford to walk out and quit (even though I would love to). I do not have any time for interviews because I work M-F 8-5. I was thinking about maybe working 2 part time jobs....I would really like to finish up school.
Should I walk out? This way I can go to interviews or stay b/c I can not afford it? I'm stressing out...any advice would be nice.
Please be nice- I am having a bad week.

BTW-- I am the only one in this department.

Answer 1

First, don't get overly stressed about this situation. I understand your predicament, and if you're relaxed about it, it may go smoother than anticipated.

Ok, you can request a phone interview, or one after hours. Maybe you could even meet on the weekend. You can also try asking for time off in the middle of the day (and maybe making it up later). Maybe you could attend your interview on your lunch break. Are you saying that these jobs you applied for are lower in pay than your current? That's not good. You should always try going higher in pay. I suggest applying to more companies so that you can throw your name out there, as well as getting a potential call back.

Also, ask yourself what you liked about your job before it went sour. Maybe you should seek a job doing that (since it went so well). I wouldn't recommend quitting since you need the money, even if it does free you up for interviews. Two part time jobs are good. I work two jobs now (and one I handle from home most of the time). It works out well for me. I'm not taking classes at the moment, so I work as much as I can.

If you're interested in classes, try getting a job at the school that pays reasonably well. Perhaps you could also think about teaching a course (and getting classes at the college for free maybe). Just a thought.

Best of luck to you!

Answer 2

Well if you know the company's going out of business soon, then you're going to be out of a job soon enough anyway. You need to be looking for a replacement job asap. Please don't tell me you passed up five opportunities for other jobs. Call them back right away and set up appointments. If you need the hours and money right now, then try to set up all your interview appointments on the same day, so you only have to take one day off. What you really can't afford is to lose your current job and not have another one lined up. I can tell you right now that holding down two part time jobs is a lot harder than working 8-5 and having weekends off, and most 8-5 type jobs have more benefits (insurance, vacation, etc) than part time jobs.

Answer 3

Well if you have 5 interviews your best option would be to find time to go to them. If you can get some time off great, if not you may need to just walk out. If you are that sure your business is going under then you will either have to do it now or do it forcefully and the 5 interviews may not be there with others looking for work. Unfortunately, you have to take a risk to get ahead these days. I am sorry things are not good this week but tomorrow is another day. Things always get better.

Answer 4

Every job has it ups & down's because the way this econmy is going (SLOW/DOWN) what ever the gov. say's about it. But if u were to go anywhere else you probably would have to work harder at your new job just for a few dollars more, hate to say this but just stick it out alittle while longer, if the Co. goes down then it happens BUT stil keep in touch with the other companies that you applied to also have there email adds, so u can email them or keep calling them once or twice a week to see if the postion is stil open. Another thing Do Not Quite bcuz other emplyor would see that and ask the (?) ( Why Did You Leave?) To tell you the truth im on the same boat as u.

Answer 5

You MUST like the job you work, it's such a big part of your life and therefore will affect so much else. You didn't state how long you've been there, just curious. If you are truly sure the company is going out of business, then personally I think you should just not go back tomorrow. Be as discreet as you can, like taking any personal things from your desk/office. You have to think about your future, and I believe that if you're honest at your interviews and explain why you didn't give notice and how you haven't been paid, a future employer/boss should see the reasoning and understand - so long as you don't have a list of experiences like this and have some good references. Whether or not you work FT or PT and go back to school, that is another bridge to cross. One at a time, o.k.? Good luck!!! :)

Answer 6

you need to think about you. Where is your future going. It really is OK to step out of a job that is going to end soon anyhow. Why should you waste your time and not go to the interviews when there could be a decent lasting job that will help you catch up later. you are already catching up, why wait any longer. It sounds like you have already made a decision, just do it.

Answer 7

girl dont get stressed out everything will be ok. I understant that job you have now is paying you really good. If you found that job that pays well I am sure that you can find another one I mean for sure.you say this place will go out of business. Take your time and see your options and make some time to attend those meetings.You have to and a girl as beautiful as you should not have those problems.

Answer 8

You can't afford not to leave and go on job interviews because, once the place closes down, you won't be getting an income from anywhere. Work part-time if you want to go back to school, but if not school then it just makes more sense, and is less stressful, to work one full-time job.

Answer 9

Why not stay where you are right now until the place closes down - work part time in the mean time at night and weekends if you are able to and put that money aside for harder times when the business does shut down, then use that money you saved to make up the difference until you find another suitable job with a suitable income....

Answer 10

Take a full time job with benefits. Can you get away for lunch? Have your interviews then. Check with the other companies if you could possibly have your interview before or after work. Good luck!!