I have been offered a manager position at my company. The job pays about $23,000 more than I earn now. It will be a challenge but I've worked hard to earn it. Here's the problem. If I take the job I will not have time for the hobbies that I enjoy. I would be expected to work up to 50 Hours a week. One or more of my hobbies could be turned into a very enjoyable part-time business. The major reason for taking the job is that my wife could quit her job and spend all her time with our kids. If I don't take it, she would have to work in an unfulfilling job that she hates and our kids will continue to have to go to daycare. Any serious thoughts that people have would be very appreciated...thankyou
2006-09-17
07:25:59
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Robert D
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I forgot to mention the one hour each way commute to a different location for this job.
2006-09-17
07:40:57 ·
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Do you think your hobby business could actually do well? If you work hard at it, she could still end up being able to stay at home with the kids, just not right now. Is she willing to work for a while at a not-so-great job right now so you can pursue what you love. You really have to weight the potential of a small business with the downside and see if your wife would be supportive. This is a hard one because I encourage people to start up small businesses, but I also hate daycare and the idea of someone else raising my kids. Are you sure you couldn't still pursue these business ideas while working 50 hours a week? Is there any way to make it happen so both of you are happy?
2006-09-17 07:31:30
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answered by sarah_lynn 4
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Well, first off you should have a heart-to-heart with your wife. She's part of it and needs to have a stake in the decision that you BOTH make!
From personal experience, it's critical to have a life away from the job. I've been down that road both ways! That said, 50 hours a week isn't all that bad! You'd be surprised how much extra you can get done by heading into the office early and getting the scut work out of he way without interruption. One hour early can very often mean getting off at "quitting time", leaving the rest of your life intact! That 50 hours just became 45, not a bad deal at all.
Also consider taking a time management course. I got my employer to pay for mine and it has paid dividends far beyond the cost of the course. I've cut my time in the office from 70 hours to 50 and have some semblance of a life back in my control. I've also become quite a bit more productive at work even though I'm spending less time there. A win-win-win situation any way you look at it.
2006-09-17 07:37:22
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answered by Bostonian In MO 7
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Your kids don't "have to" go in day care; that was and continues to be your own poor choice. Learning how to track down where your investments are going is a priceless tool. Read The Two-Income Trap by Elizabeth Warren. I do not put a dime in a parking meter except I account for it before I move the car. Analyzing my finances and being able to 100% trust myself with accounting for all of them, helped me get control of them. And running your personal life like a business, is a good habit to get into, according to author Robert Kiyosaki. I agree with him. There are 168 hours in a week. Sleep 7 to 8 hours per night, leaves you 104 hours to put to good use. How many hours per week do you think Bill Gates has? Donald Trump? Make your decisions based on what you know is right rather than on what your fears are telling you. Take care of your health and give your body and mind the things they need, especially rest, vigorous aerobic exercise, positive input, vitamins, proper caloric intake, absence of intoxication. Money controls you to the extent you allow it to. Right decisions breed right results. Raise your own kids. Pursue your own dreams. Live within your means. Delay your gratification and invest for the future in your own education. Start a business. Diversify the sources of your family's income. Live as if you were going to some day be an example to your children. And check out my opportunity; I am available to call, e-mail or write with any question. Do not disqualify yourself before you have sufficient information.
2006-09-17 07:40:07
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answered by JackN 3
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2006-09-17 09:20:22
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answered by Anonymous
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2016-11-27 20:19:29
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answered by ? 4
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