I work for a senator, and I have been working here for 4 years. I used to LOVE my job but now I HATE it. Basically, my boss is good to work for, and he's very leniant, but I hate the work that I do. I deal with the public all day, every day.
The dilemma is my husband doesn't want me to quit. He thinks I am being selfish with my decision. We have great benefits because of this job, and my salary is just ok. If I quit, then we won't have any benefits. His job doesn't offer benefits.
I personally think its selfish of him to expect me to stay at a job that I hate because of the benefits, rather than finding a better job himself with beneifts.
Also, I have a job on the weekends doing "private duty". I take care of senior citizens in their home on the weekends. My plan is to do this full time until I can get my Event Planning Business of the ground.
Would I be wrong to quit? Should I go with my heart, or should I stay because of the benefits and salary for my family?
2007-05-30 04:12:18 · 5 answers · asked by CJ 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Food Service
I also want to add that my job is not "secure". I only have a job as long as my boss is in office, but if he retires, or loses an election, I won't have a job or benefits anyway.
He has 3 more years left for this term, and he hasn't decided if he will run again or not.
2007-05-30 04:15:58 · update #1
I think you should find a job that you like. Chose a time most appropriate for change, tell about it to your husband and make everything that has to be done before the change (for example, give him 3 months to find a job with benefits). If you hate your job, there is no way you can feel happy while you stay there.
2007-05-30 04:26:19 · answer #1 · answered by valkon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you look for another job that has benefits? Or maybe your husband needs to find a different job - a job that provides family benefits is worth a lot.
In thinking about starting your own business, you need to calculate in the cost of benefits that you won't have. Paying medical insurance, for example, on a private plan, even with minimal coverage, can be very expensive.
2007-05-30 04:42:37 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work out a plan with your husband you both have good points, if you quit your job it might put strain on your family, if you don't quit it is putting strain on you.
If he believes in your event planning business then my suggestion is you work part time at a Starbucks or Home Depot (both offer benefits to their employees) enough hours to offset some of the cost while you work on your other business.
2007-05-30 04:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by Joseph T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hang in there until you find another job that offers benefits. that is a BIG deal because health insurance is not cheap along with all the other benefits u are getting.
2007-05-30 04:20:36 · answer #4 · answered by brittevans13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never quit unless you have something lined up and you're sure you will not regret it.
2007-05-30 04:19:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋