Should I take this job at a new business?

Question

I was offered a position as an Assistant to the Editor for a downtown magazine (it's a new free based magazine) the problem is I'm currently working for a temp agency and I'm happy at my current assignment. I know that when the position at the temp job gets filled that I will have to leave. The problem is the people at the temp job want me to stay for a couple of weeks longer. Now the new job at the magazine is going to pay 30k and is in china town (ways from Downtown L.A.) and the editor already cursed me out for not starting ASAP, now I understand her but I just don't know if I should take the job. I don't see me there for more than 2yrs. I dont have degree and only went to community college for 1 yr. I would like a permanent job but just don't know where

She wants an answer by tomorrow at the end of business day.,

Answer 1

Unless you can somehow turn that temp job into something permanent, if you think you can put up with a boss that sounds like a *****, go for the publishing job. Being the assistant to an editor can be a huge opportunity if you know how to work very hard, pay exceedingly close attention to detail, and put up with tirades.

30K is a great wage for someone without a college degree, especially in the publishing world. PUBLISHING, not law, like the guy above. BIG difference! We make jack **** in publishing. Learn the ropes, squeeze every last drop of experience out of the job, and move on to something better in two years. Two years is a great amount of time to spent at an entry-level job publishing like that. If you do well, it's possible that no one will care if you don't have your degree. One of the most successful people I know owns a publishing company -- but never took a single college course. Barely graduated from high school, in fact. Not something he shares with many people -- and neither should you ever mention to anyone whether or not you have your degree. Don't lie, but also don't offer the information that reflects badly on you unless pressed by someone whom you cannot avoid telling.

Grab it, run with it, and good luck!

Answer 2

Always go with your gut feeling and what you like to do. Don't feel obligated to change jobs just yet. Who knows, this temp company may have another job for you, if you ask. I would definitely do some more digging around for job opportunities and be sure that it's what you want. Pay and benefits are very important, but if you don't see yourself there for a while, then don't fret about it. There are more jobs in the sea and companies that have great competitive pay. In my opinion, for California as an assistant, that's terrible pay. I'm a legal administrative assistant in St. Louis, Missouri and I only work 6 hours a day for $38,650 salary with optional overtime paid in addition to regular earnings. I'm thinking that was a very cheap offer for you. Good luck!

Answer 3

Working for a new business is a crapshoot.

They could fold in a few months, and you're behind the 8 ball. Or, they could thrive and you could be rewarded big-time.

Like to gamble?? As for me, I would have to take a shot at it.

Were you in ther office, Doesit look like they have ample suppies and equipment?
I , for example, their copier looks like it's 90 years old, and their furniture looks like something they bought at a fire sale, then the business may be undercapitalized, and you might want to think twice.

Answer 4

If you don't feel comfortable with that decision then don't follow you instincts. and if she screams at you again say no way Jose