I have a big problem. I just got offered a job last night. The job pays $14 an hour (about 29,000) a year and it includes benefits (full medical dental etc.) The positives are I will not have to pay out of pocket for any healthcare and it includes yearly raises and bonuses anywhere from 1,000-on up depending on how well the company does that year and the job is five minutes from my house. I have been working at a temp agency for over 2 years making between $16-18 an hour with no benefits and I hate it! I don’t have my bachelors degree yet but I am working on it. The major problem is I just brought my first house and I don’t know what to do. I don’t want to have to struggle working 2 or more jobs but I have been applying for jobs for over 5 months and this is my first offer! What should I do?
Please help!
2007-03-23 02:36:45 · 12 answers · asked by mizzmaya79 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Look at it this way, if it pays full medical and dental, my parents always say that in itself is a raise. A lot of companies don't do that now days and look at that as a plus. The $14 an hour is also a lot of money now days. I only make $12 an hour, and I have to pay for my medical and dental, so you are making a lot more than what i'm making right now. Count your blessings and take the job. :-)
2007-03-23 02:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by atlantagal 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would definately take the job, being close to home and full benefits is well worth the small cut in pay which will be made up within the year at review and bonus time. Also look at the travel expenses from the temp position, you are probably going to save alot in gas money also!
2007-03-23 03:19:06 · answer #2 · answered by Mom of 2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How did you buy a house working just temp jobs?
You should take the job as it is a permanent position WITH BENEFITS. Since you have a house, perhaps you could take on a roommate to help make ends meet or rework your budget or something. Not to mention this job is close to home which is always beneificial.The thing is...is this a job that you will relaly like?
2007-03-23 02:46:25 · answer #3 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the job. The benefits are possibly worth the extra $, and in a year if that raise/bonus doesn't make up the rest, well then you can look for another job from a stronger position than temping.
2007-03-23 02:40:43 · answer #4 · answered by Craig L 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think you should... The starting pay is only a temp. You could be making about the same in 3 months and the experience working with a company would be worthwhile.
Good Luck
2007-03-23 02:54:08 · answer #5 · answered by De 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take the job and get your foot in the door. The benefits alone are a positive factor. You can still keep looking in the meantime if you are not happy with the pay. If you've just bought a house, you can go over your finances and possibly penny pinch in another area to compensate for your wage loss.
Good luck to you!
2007-03-23 02:41:45 · answer #6 · answered by Nunya 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i don't see any disadvantages in this offer. The main issue is comfort and satisfaction and if this position meets ur expectations say "yes". As for I was looking for a job of translator for 2 years and at last i found - it takes a lot of time to get there (for about 2 hours by train and subway) but anyway i feel good and proud of myself. what about money - Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody
2007-03-23 02:46:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take it...having a tep job...there is no guarantee...at least if you have a job with benefits you can take time off if you get sick and still get paid...yes you have a pay cut right now and all but it will be worth it in the long run...doing something that you like...and you have stability
2007-03-23 02:45:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take it. in the job (16-18$) you are paying for everything. with the 14$ most of your payments for healthcare is covered....
Good Luck
2007-03-23 02:41:47 · answer #9 · answered by ♫ Chloe ♫ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you like it then yes, work out the benifits they are worth aprox. 4-12$ an hour depending on your coverage. Bottom line, can you see yourself doing it five years from now?
2007-03-23 02:47:17 · answer #10 · answered by Answer Stewart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋