so here's the scenario i'm 18 and i currently work at ViCT0RiA'S SECRET there i only get paid 7.50 considering that i do floorsets meaning me being there till 2am in the damn morning bringing out new items..& today i found out that there is a high chance of me having a promotion..my manager already asked me and 6 other girls to go to a meeting tomm. morning
on the other hand
theres another job i recently applied for which pays 12 dollars an hour..+ commission. the manager expects me to work 40 hrs a week (im also a full time student) but it doesnt seem so hard since the store is always empty a place that sells beds) i also get a cool business card. the people are friendly but i doubt ill be as close to them as the people in VS. so what do you people think??
7.50/hr & the title of a "victoria's secret" sales associate,strenous work &great co workers?
or $12/hr +commission 40 hrs a week,nice people&very very laid back enviroment.btw.the company is select comfort..
help!?!
2006-12-02 19:08:07 · 11 answers · asked by lady 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
IF I WERE YOU I WOULD GET THE SECOND JOB AND FORGET ABOUT THOSE 7.50 YOU GET FOR WORKING @ VS.
P.S. I WOULD STILL KEEP GOING TO SCHOOL
2006-12-03 06:34:16 · answer #1 · answered by MONKEY_LOVER_1994 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can, wait until you find out more about the promotion.
If that's not an option then you need to ask yourself if quality time with your co-workers is worth 4.5 dollars an hour? Would you rather be happy and busy, or have the extra money.
If you decide you are ready to quit, you might want to discuss your new job opportunity with your VS manager and maybe use it as leverage for that promotion or for a raise.
2006-12-02 19:15:46 · answer #2 · answered by nick4thompson 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are 18. Neither of these jobs represent a career, which presumably is what you are going to college for. Take the one that pays the most. Either would look ok on your resume' as they show you worked, period. Nice business card means squat. Nice co-workers are nice, but you won't even know these people in 4 years (or less). They are not family. Go for the bucks.
2006-12-02 19:13:36 · answer #3 · answered by happy heathen 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since neither of these will be a career for you -- and your school work represents the path that will take you towards your first career (whatever it will be), pick the job that will focus the best on your school work. I had a terribly boring night job when I was in college -- but it paid well above minimum wage and I could do my homework at work on most nights.
2006-12-02 19:14:01 · answer #4 · answered by Mark H 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a full-time student, the likelihood of being able to work 40+ hours, do your homework well, and maintain your sanity is very small. Keep the part-time job and focus on your studies.
2006-12-02 19:16:36 · answer #5 · answered by wnk 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
**** your co-workers. ask yourself this: Would they stay at VS making 7.50 to hang out with you and the other staff or would they PEACE OUT V.C and go make 12.??/hr? Take the other job. You may not make friends but you'll make $$$. Trust
2006-12-02 19:12:01 · answer #6 · answered by Hayze 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
do what helps your school, in the meantime, think about this, 5 dollar difference, 40 hours, thats only 200 bucks - taxes, maybe 170 a week, to be happy? ??? Its not like its your carrer, so what makes you happy
2006-12-02 19:11:33 · answer #7 · answered by dwill604 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
One in six is good odds? Take the job that helps you stay in school and base your decision on that basis only.
2006-12-02 19:32:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
12 dollar an hour job if you can hack the hours and still go to school.
2006-12-02 19:17:32 · answer #9 · answered by surfmerrick24 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you like your job at VS...I think you should take the new job if you think you can handle it.
2006-12-02 19:11:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋