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I like my current job, but today I got another one...what should I do?
I'm 21, and currently a full-time college student at a college I just transferred to this semester from my hometown. It took me 3 months to find my current job and by the time I did I was almost out of savings money so I really needed it.
It took me some time to get into the swing of things, but now I've come to enjoy my job and the people I work with more than any previous jobs. The problem that arose was that even though it pays enough to cover my basic bills, it doesn't allow me to save any money or even start to pay tuition and housing. So if I run out of scholarships I'm going to be in big trouble (which is very possible). Another issue is that it's in retail management for a new company so the chances of moving up are bleak as is hope for good raises.
Anyways, I started interviewing for other jobs this week and I wound up being hired for 3/3 of the interviews I went on. I accepted the first job offer out of fear I wouldn't get the others, but now that I can be picky I've realized I really liked the second job so I called them back and accepted the position. It's a great company that I can move up in and is right up my ally of skills. They also work with a lot of Fortune 500 companies so I have opportunity to make business connections.
During the interview they mentioned to me that the office isn't open on the weekends and it seems like they'll be using me for morning hours mostly. Well I got to thinking about it, and my current job mostly uses me to close (night shifts) and on the weekends so even though I was hired at a new job today, I also still went in to work my regular closing shift at my old job.
I gave it some serious thought during my closing shift, and realized I do really care about my old job. I want to see the company grow and the people in it. I don't love everything I do there, but I like most of it and I think that's more than a lot of people can say.
Now I feel like I'm in a dilemma because I don't think I could work two 20 hour jobs and also pass all my classes (which I'm taking four of), but I don't want to give either job up or any of my classes.
Another thing is that I have an interview with my school in a few days for a position there too, and if I get that one it will cover my summer housing expenses (which I really need). I don't want to bet on getting that job though because tons of students are applying for it. However, if I get that job I probably won't be able to work any other jobs and will have to quit two jobs I didn't work for very long at which will look bad on a background check and burn bridges. I don't know what to do, I'm really confused!
Any advice helps!
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I think you need to step back and look at the bigger picture.
Lets look at each position individually.
Job 1: Current Position, new company, covers basic needs.
Job 2. New Position, Makes use of current skills, works with fortune 500 companies, allows you to make future business connection. Morning hours, no weekends. May pay more, room for advancement.
Job 3, School position, will cover summer housing expenses.
Now write these down on one side of a piece of sheet of paper. Draw a line down the center of the paper. On the other side write down the cons.
Job 1. no growth potential and poor chances for raises. Job covers basic needs with no leftovers for savings. Retail position.
Job 2. You didn't write anything that identifies as a con but if there is any put it here.
Job 3. School position, will cover summer housing expenses. Does not cover any other expenses, assumedly a one time position that ends when you leave school. May not use the skills you have effectively or at all.
Not knowing anymore about the 3 positions this is all I can list pro or con. You of course know more about the jobs. Fill in whatever is missing pro or con. Then look at which position offers the most pro and the least con. This most likely is the best position for you.
One thing you might be able to do with job 2 is offer to work weekends for your job 1. Friday Saturday or Saturday Sunday. You should leave one day for yourself. All work and no play is not good for you.
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