I went back into an office job after 5 years of working as a bartender/Rest. Manager. After 6 months in the office I still can't seem to adjust to sitting at a desk in front of a computer all day. I did this to start building my retirement plan but honestly I am just not happy. What should I do?
2007-01-29 05:21:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Do what you enjoy so that you are happy. You can plan for retirement yourself. Just set a plan ahead of time. For instance if you go back to bartending and managing a resturaunt, take a certain percentage of your paycheck, or say tips from 2 nights a week and put it into an account. After so long when you money adds up start investing it in high-yield CDs or safe money market funds to help you gain more from what you set aside. It doesn't have to be much to add up.
2007-01-29 05:30:46 · answer #1 · answered by Lil Gal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a personal decision only u can make. Since u mention retirement, have u read any of David Bach's books on becoming a millionaire? Sounds far out, not possible but if u figure your Latte Factor u can make changes and achieve your plan.
Working has to be fulfilling or you'll whitter away. So whether it tending bar or office employment it needs to be fulfilling. I would think the office situation would provide better hours and possibly medical and 401K. But bartending/ restaurant management can provide more wages and depending on whether it's a chain the other options may be available. The downside is holidays, wknds are working besides regular shift.
U need to look at longevity of your job because as you age (being cut, replaced with younger workers is actual reality), what r the opportunities to advance in your work situation. What r your goals and write down each job and what pathways r available to acheive your dreams. As little as $7.25 per day x 365 days
(1 yr) = $2,646.25 yrly. Can u imagine how u can have emergency fund, retirement (possibly Roth IRA), & short goal savings too. It's not as painful as people assume. ~ Pay yourself first! ~
2007-01-29 06:19:01 · answer #2 · answered by Staci 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
boy i feel your pain. ive been a waitress and bartender for 15 years and now i work in a office and i hate it . its boring and not to mention the weight ive gained. you can probably get out easier than me i work with my family whom seem to think i would do better here. i dont know what to do but you need to be happy you get one chance at this. so maybe go back to the restaurant part time just to break up the bordom and change
2007-01-29 05:36:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can probably make more money as a bartender. If you are not happy, quit the office job. You have to do what makes YOU happy.
2007-01-29 05:35:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always build your retirement plan. You may have to do it by yourself but it can be done. Life is too short to be unhappy in your job. Quit go back to what you enjoy and put a % away for retirement
2007-01-29 05:27:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try spicing up your desk a little with knick-knacks and troll dolls. You'll either get used to the office life or commit suicide.
I wish you all the best... stick with it!
2007-01-29 05:30:13 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋