Which flexible part-time job should I choose?

Question

I am currently waiting for a USPS job. They're checking on my license and driving records which could take another week or two, plus I need to pass a physical. I will be a rural carrier.

I received a call today from my local school for a lunch substitute position. The pay isn't much but the schedule is more suited for me because I have a young girl. This is a position through my state.

However both positions could lead to full time after a year of employment.

I don't really like cold weather in the winter but I like the money with USPS, which will require me to be away from my family overnight elsewhere. Who will watch my kids overnight when my husband won't be available? Also I don't have the right vehicle to do mail delivery, and I'm a petite person.

So should I take the job with less pay and suitable hours or the outside job with higher pay?

Answer 1

You need to do what is best for you and your family. Sounds as though the USPS job would be more of a strain on you and your family, and you would need a new vehicle. The school job sounds better for your schedule but the pay is less. Maybe you should look for a third situation which would be better pay than the school but would not require being away from your family. What are your qualifications for an office job? Maybe you could apply with a temp company and see what they have to offer that would be more suitable. Those jobs can lead to full-time jobs if desired.