I am a carer and I have been doing that for 4 years now. We have a new manager who for a change has noticed potential in me to further my career. But my dream job has always been to work with animals mainly horses or dogs, I used to do this before I was a carer but theres no money in it so I put it behind me and moved on.
However I had a phone call from a friend who owns an animal therapy centre they have offered me a job on 3months trial as an animal therapist working with dogs, cats, horses etc. But I will have to go part time as a carer as it's ontl 18 hours a week and i'm on 3 months trial it's less money too. But my boss rang me to pop in to see him today I've just got back and i'm in total confusion as to what to do because I have been offered the seniours post which is more money and better prospects of moving up the lader.
I really don't know what to do as I love animals and would be very happy in that job but on the other hand I'm happy in my job at the mo too. HELP!!
2007-01-23
00:16:39
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Greybeard
What spare time ha ha! I'm a carer remember we don't get days off. I get to play with animals in my spare time i've got three dogs and two cats and I ride my friends 6 horses between shifts! I think I know what I need to do but it's making the final decision. Money at the moment is more of a priority to me.
Thanks guys!
2007-01-23
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A dilemma indeed as it sounds like you like both jobs.
I think the thing to do here is create a list of all the pros and cons of each job. By doing this you can see what means more to you.
Another thing to take into account is if you are going to change career the best time to do it is now as if you take the promotion you will get used to the extra money and prospects etc.
If you take your dream job now you will actually get to find out if it is your "dream job" and not keep thinking to yourself "what if".
2007-01-23 00:37:08
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answered by Mike S 1
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If it's only 18 hrs per week, couldn't you do both? That would be 9 hr days sat-sunday, and then regular work days the rest of the week. Also, will the animal thing be there in like 6 months? Your promotion is definately an exploding offer, but will your friend wait for you to save some money and see how things go at work? Loving what you do is important; but if your career goes well enough the thing that you love can be a hobby, so you get the best of both worlds.
2007-01-23 08:29:18
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answered by none 3
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If I were in your situation I would try to do what would make me the happiest in the long term. Easier said than done I know.
Perhaps you should take the job your boss is offering while voluntering in an animal environement - best of both worlds perhaps? This way you could save some money so if you decide later on that you would like to work Full time with Animals you will have some money to help with the fact it pays less.
What ever you decide I hope it works out for you. :)
2007-01-23 08:25:10
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answered by Gemma B 2
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You must do what you think is right, the reason you asked this question is that you know that the animals job is a pipe dream , stay with the money and work with animals in your spare time,
Good Luck!
2007-01-23 08:26:24
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answered by Greybeard 7
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hun - go for the dream job. It is better to regret things you did rather than you didn't do and if the animal therapy job gives you enough mony to live off then go for it.
And speak to your current boss and explain it to him. If the animal therapy job does not work out then he may still have a position for you.
good luck either way.
2007-01-23 08:27:40
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answered by Redhead 3
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Well, since it seems that you are happy in your current position, i think it would be better to carry on with your job. You are having a good pay afterall. To be able to fulfill one's dream is wonderful but accepting your promotion seems your best prospect to me, afterall you yourself left that job before, what if you wish to do it again! But if you think you can lead a good life with your dream job, then go for it!!!
2007-01-23 08:29:48
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answered by yumi 1
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sweetie, we only live once, i do not want to give you bad advice , but it sounds like you have the drive to go as far as you want working with animals. you know if you dont at least try , you will always regret having not done what you love. i belive everyone should love their job. i myself left being a nurse to become an emt. and i love my job. good luck and GOD BLESS.
2007-01-23 08:38:38
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answered by reann4239 4
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thats a hard decision to make < personally i would follow my heart and decide which job offers the best future prospects for myself ie job satisfaction , or fianancial , wnich matters most to you ,money ,or something else
2007-01-23 08:30:31
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answered by anthony j 1
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Which is more important money or happiness?
Or can you learn to love the thing that gives you money?
2007-01-23 08:22:13
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answered by Hmmmm 2
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Just remember this.
The bill collectors dont accept happiness in payment.
2007-01-23 08:22:47
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answered by M O 6
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