Had an interview today

amynicole21 wrote: I applied for a ton of jobs from all of the online job search places and got a call back yesterday for a company that is about 50 yards away from the place I already work. I interviewed today and it looks really promising as far as the company's interest, though it's really not what I am looking for. It's about a 10% pay cut, I would lose 2 weeks of vacation and (this is going to sound petty) the offices were yucky, noisy and chaotic. I'm so pampered in my quiet little office now with all new furniture and windows to gaze out of. None of that at this place.

So, if they offer it to me do I settle? It's the first face-to-face interview I have been able to get after about 4-6 weeks of applying to everything I can find. I really need to have a job, but I also need to be happy. Who knows if another opportunity is on the horizon though?

sunrosejenn replied: what do you do now? what is the new job? what do you want to do?

amynicole21 replied:
I'm a buyer, and this was also a buyer position. I'm looking into branching out, but really don't even know what I want to do as opposed to what I can do.

cameragirl21 replied: idk, Amy, my first thought was to take the job and just ride it out until something better comes along if you don't like it and maybe you will like it afterall BUT i'm concerned that you don't really know what you want...i think maybe you should first sit down and ask yourself what you really want to do.
you never know where life will take you and what you really want can often be drowned out by what your degree is in, where your experience is, having kids to support, etc.
i can tell you that if you had told me 10 years ago that i'd become a photographer i'd have laughed in your face but now i can't imagine doing anything else.
maybe it's time for you to sit down and just ask yourself what it is that you really want and what really interests you...?
good luck with whatever decision you make, you are smart and capable and can do anything you set out to do!

hopefulmomtobe replied: You want to go somewhere that you are happy...as I recall from your previous post, you want to leave your current job because of your boss right? I cant remember....

So, if you are already feeling a little wierd over this other job, then I say pass on it. It isnt like you are desperate for a job, you have one...find the one you are looking since you are in a desperate state.

Ya know???

amynicole21 replied:
Yes, I'm not getting along with my boss. Problem is, I gave my two weeks notice on Monday! Ack I couldn't take it anymore. So, I do really need something, and quickly.

amynicole21 replied:
Thanks, Jennifer. You're right... I have no idea what I want to do. I just wish I had the luxery of time to figure it out. And even if I did, I can't possibly imagine what it would be!

DansMom replied: I'd do temp office work for a while and keep looking rather than settle for a job I know I probably won't like. Now's the time and the chance to transition to something you really want, even if it takes a while to find it. I know that can be unrealistic financially---but that's my emotional reaction.

coasterqueen replied: That's a tough decision, but I think I'd have to agree with Tracy on this one.

For me, when I left my other job not knowing where I was going, and then got this job 2 weeks later I did lose some amenities. I lost some vacation time, sick time, went from having my own office with windows/views, etc to not having my own office (well hard to explain that, I'm not really sharing with anyone) and having NO window to look out of all day long BUT I got a LOT, LOT more in pay so I couldn't pass it up. Turned out for me it was the best thing I ever did taking this job. The other amenities that I lost were nothing compared to the increase in pay and the amenities I get here now FAR outweigh the amenities I got at the other place. I just had to wait a few months before seeing them here.

kimberley replied: don't give up. if it doesn't seem right.. keep looking. it looks bad on a resume to go place to place. there will be other interviews.. maybe this one was to show you that people are interested and keep you motivated

kit_kats_mom replied: I have to go with the group on this one. Pass.

Sounds like it's time for some soul searching. The way you are doing it now is like going to super target without a list or even plan for dinner. You never get what you need and something is always missing. maybe that was a poor analogy but you KWIM right? Find some quiet time, sit down and focus on your priorities. Then list the things you enjoy and the things you are good at.Then list the pros and cons of your current job and the other jobs you've had. Figure out the type of environment you enjoy, the type of work, type of manager etc. You need to figure out if pulling the girls out of daycare and being a SAHM until they start school would be possible with some penny pinching if that's what you really want. Would part time work do?
Maybe think of the classes you most enjoyed in college. Can you make a job from any of those?

Also, don't sell yourself short. I was making minimum wage for years until I started dating my DH. I had to quit my job because of the commute but I needed something. He said "don't accept anything less that 21k" which I thought was foolish but I kept that figure in mind (8 years ago) and pretended that I deserved it during interviews. Guess what? I got a great job starting at 21k!

I'm going to do some looking and post again in a bit.

here are a couple of career tests that I pulled from google. I'm sure there are more.
http://similarminds.com/career.html
http://www.projectcareer.com/?code=G71-CPC...CFQkmZQodgHwtiQ

Kirstenmumof3 replied: I would wait until you get another call back! I'm sorry the environment isn't very pleasing!

redchief replied: I wouldn't settle for something that feels so willy-nilly. It seems as if you already hate it and you're not there yet. I don't think a good work to self relationship can come from that. I kind of like Tracy's idea; doing temp work until something more along the lines of acceptability comes along.

kit_kats_mom replied: Amy, you have writing skills right? how about techincal writing or something like that? Or, you were into baby wearing and nursing and you know quite a bit about that, is there any way to work that into a career?

I totally agree with the temp thing. I've been with Adecco for 4 years now doing the same job...yes I'm a "permanent temp". Many companies also hire temps instead of interviewing. I temped at one place and they offered me a job after a week.

Also, have you tried an employment agency? You can put your resume with them and explain that you will only take jobs that are fee paid.

Good luck. I'm still brainstorming over here.

I know I know! Get a job at Busch Gardens and move over here closer to me. LOL

lisar replied: I just think if the office is yucky and loud, then you might not like this job either. KWIM? I say stick where you are at and see it something else comes your way.

CantWait replied: I just wanted to add, that if you've put out resumes from about 4-6 weeks ago now is the time when calls start coming in. I've noticed that it always takes about a month before places I've applied to start calling for interviews. You have to do what feels right for you, and this doesn't sound like the one.