My cousin is co-running a music festival in a couple of weeks. He offered me a job as a dunking booth vendor and possibly other odd jobs at it and really good pay that he says can probably be in cash and up front. I have had a lot of trouble getting a job and now I really need and want one and this seems like almost a guarantee and not a very difficult job. However, there a couple of things going against me. First, my mother does not really trust my cousin that much because he has been known to have a lack of responsability, maturity, intelligence, and commitment. It would also mean being away from the house for at least a few days with just him and otherwise people I've never met. The other thing is that I know he smokes, drinks, and at least has done drugs in the past sometimes heavily and I'd rather not get involved in any of that being around him and people he knows or anyone else who may be doing them. So now I'm just looking for some opinions about this.
2006-07-13 11:17:43 · 8 answers · asked by jjc92787 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
When I first read your story, I thought that you should do it until you get another job, but then I read the rest and now I think that maybe it's better you didn't take the job. I only say this not to put anyone down, but to warn of the dangers like being with an irresponsible person and something happens to you. It might just be safe to stay at home and wait for a different job. You could see if he can pass a few test that you make up to see if he is responsible, but that's a different question I guess.
2006-07-13 11:44:01 · answer #1 · answered by Tasha 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say that I had some bad experiences of my friends being employed by close relatives and at present I am having some hard time.... Well It might sound sweet and good at the beginning and slowly the relationship will start sour and things would not turn to good either... At the end of this you have a strained relationship and even worse if your cousin is addictive and you can land yourself in further troubles.... so please stay away... start looking for some temp jobs.
2006-07-13 11:35:23 · answer #2 · answered by krishsree 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although the money may be good, I wouldn't do it. You would be away from home with someone who parties and possibly does drugs. Who would be driving? What if because of his lack of responsibility, he spends all the money and does not pay you? I say it is too much of a gamble and too many bad things could happen to you
2006-07-13 11:25:16 · answer #3 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just stay home. Don't turn yourself in to a carnie yet. Try going to a temp agency. They have pretty decent paying jobs. And if you are under 18 try retail.
2006-07-13 11:22:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I your gut feelings are already telling you this might be a bad Idea stick to that, and your mother has been around alot longer than you, I would take her advice to begin with
2006-07-13 11:22:27 · answer #5 · answered by eeyorea1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The work will be harder than you think.
The money will be less.
The dangers will come more from inside of you, than the company you keep.
You will have more fun than you think.
It will be a mistake to go.
It will be a bigger mistake to not go.
Go.
2006-07-13 11:28:34 · answer #6 · answered by Don Quixote de Kaw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
History speaks... Reject his offer. That's the wiser thing to do.
:)
2006-07-13 11:22:35 · answer #7 · answered by Nefertiti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would just stay home
2006-07-13 11:28:08 · answer #8 · answered by BIG MOMMA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋