Should I take a job at JCPenny that pays $6.50 an hour! Its about 40 miles of driving and an 45 minute drive?

Question

one way? They offered me thre job! Any advice on the matter I would appreciate it!

AM I worth more than that? YES I am! AMEN

PLEASE PRAY for me to find a job!?

I need a job! That is really all it pays! I have been a stay at home mom for 18 years! I need 10.00 per hour! At least!

Answer 1

well here's the thing, i took a similar job, but it payed a dollar more an hour and i ended up quitting because of the drive :)
Good Luck!

Answer 2

I worked at a job that was 37 miles away for 11 years. It really got frustrasting to drive that far everyday. I made a little more than 6.50/hour. When I had my daughter, I quit. She is 2 now. It is well worth it to be able to stay at home with her. We trusted GOD to give us a child, and we trust Him to provide as well. He always supplies the needs of His children. (maybe not always our wants). We clip coupons and buy just about everything generic. We cut our eating out and other "luxury" things like that. Just doing these "little" things has helped us make it. I'd say if you can't make it, then look for a part-time job close to home. But I can tell you from experience that driving that far is way too draining on you and your vehicle. I think at 6.50 and hour, it would cost too much for gas and child care. You probably would just about break even. (which defeats the purpose anyway) Good luck and God Bless you!

Answer 3

Personally, I wouldn't take it at that wage, especially with the price of gas. It's too far to go for that amount of money. After deductions, the paycheck would be next to nothing and you'd be paying out a lot in gas, car insurance, etc. I don't know if you're on your own, living at home or what, nevertheless, it's not worth it. If they want you bad enough, they'll offer you more $. I've worked for a JC Penney in the past and they aren't good about giving raises, when the first raises came around and they offered me a lousy 5 cent increase (awhile ago) I told the manager exactly what I thought and said don't bother with a nickel an hour raise, I want more or I walk. The next week he offered me a dime. I walked out the door and never went back. I worked full-time, had my own apartment, supported a younger sister, worked all the time and when they needed someone to cover for another employee who would call in sick, they'd call me and I was always there for them. I hated how they treated some of us and I would never work for them again. The next week they called my house every day wanting me back but no way would I budge. You can bet the managers make some good money and JC Penney can afford to pay their employees starting out more than that....my advice, don't do it because you'll regret it sooner or later.

Answer 4

Do they have other benefits like insurance, sick and vacation time? Otherwise, I'd think about it. Sit down and figure out how much it's going to cost you getting there with the price of gas and all. $6.50 an hour is a measly amount per hour. Where is this anyway? If you are in dire need of a job, then take it. Otherwise, do some research. You don't want to spend all your check getting there and home again.

Why not look into doing something from home on your computer.

Answer 5

I agree with bina64 - anymore kids at home? You'd have to really structure yourself with your household duties, etc. Do you have any daycares in your area? Do they need an administrator or something? My point is, some of the businesses closer to home may be paying the same or a little more but, you won't waste so much gas. I'm going to quit one of my jobs for just that reason. Plus I've been offered an increase at my other one.

Answer 6

Do the math. With gas prices over $3.00 per gallon it'll cost approximately $12.00 per day to get there. Unless it's a 40 mile round trip then it'll cost $6.00 per day. It's so not worth the trip. Add another $10.00 for meals per day. You'll be owing money by the end of the week.

Answer 7

Congrats on the offer...but you'll go broke doing that drive. Is there some kind of public transportation you can take? Even part way (like driving 10 miles to somewhere you can pick up the bus/train or whatever) would help, but I still don't think it's cost effective.

I'll keep my fingers crossed on you getting a better paying job. ☺

Answer 8

what kind of mileage does your car get? Let's look at it this way:

$6.50 X 40 hours per week = $260 (before taxes), after taxes let's say $208.

It costs you $45 to fill up each time...so let's say (being conservative) that you fill up once per week, that takes you down to $163 per week that is yours to spend...

how much is daycare going to cost for the two that aren't old enough to stay home alone?? Minus that....

What do you think now? And yes, I do work in accounting.

Answer 9

Well how bad you need the job really should determine whether or not to take the job..If you need the money right away for bills then I would take the job and continue exploring other employment opportunities..If you can afford to wait it out a bit longer then do that instead..Listen to your gut, what is it telling you to do..Listen carefully it is telling you, even if you may be confused about it.

Answer 10

If you work 40 hours a week, that's $260.00 before taxes. You'll be spending about $12 a day in gas, depending on what type of mileage you get on your vehicle. So, you will end up with about $150 a week. Is it worth it to you?

Answer 11

NO WAY!! If you're looking for a retail job, see if there's a Trader Joe's in your area. They offer insurance, even for part-time employees, and excellent starting pay. I heard Aldi's, Starbuck's, and Home Depot are all good places to work for similar reasons!! Good luck on your job hunt!!