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I wouldn’t hesitate to take the new job. The commute is amazing, they aren’t cutting your hours, free childcare, and you make a little extra. You might miss your old coworkers, but you have to look after yourself first. Don’t forget, you are expendable to any company, so if a better opportunity comes up, grab it!
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Okay ladies... I’m in a spot. I’m going to have a sit down talk with my husband and we will weight all the pros and cons. Just thought if I got some outside input maybe that would offer some help too. I’m currently a lead teacher of the 3 year old room. I’ve been at my job going on 4 years. A lot has changed since covid. I was informed monday my hours may get cut (10 hours less a check) which is a pretty big difference for me. I started looking around just to see what was available and actually found a great offer. Now I’m second guessing leaving my job where I’m comfortable (probably a little to comfortable) to start a new job. Where I’m at now I only make 11.15 an hour BUT my 18 month old comes for free. This is a huge plus for us seeing as though child care is outrageous. As of now my hours haven’t been cut because the director is going back and forth on what to do. It also takes me about 40 mins to drive to work and home everyday and when my son eventually starts public (thinking WAY ahead) I don’t know what we will do after he gets out of school since I work so far away. The new job is offering 12.85 an hour and free child care and It’s only 5 minutes from my house. My son would be able to come to the new job after public school (in 4 years 😂)
When I say all of those things out loud it makes perfect sense to go with the new job. BUT I know all of my co works and who my son would be around while at daycare, my son has close relationships with a few of the teachers here and I KNOW what’s expected of me here. I have complete control over my class, meaning it’s not micromanaged. I plan our field trips, I decorate our classroom and plan parties and make our lesson plans. I guess I’m just scared of change and starting completely over with a new group of parents and children and co workers. Any advise? I have ALOT of thinking to do 🤔
Before anyone says it, I’m NOT looking for people to tell me what to do over an app. Just some friendly input or advice.
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Oh, and here's the thing. You wouldn't have applied and interviewed so well if you didn't want it. Go for it! I believe in you.
ka
My interview was over the phone and I asked when I could come in to meet the director and see the environment (since my son would attend school there) I set up two different days I was supposed to go and the director had to change/reschedule both. Kind of got me thinking maybe it’s not meant to be. I’m going to give her this week and if she doesn’t reach out to me to reschedule then I’ll just stay where I am. Last time was supposed to have been Thursday and she sent a message saying she did something to her eye and asked to reschedule, I told her just to let me know when and I haven’t heard 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
So I had a similar thing. I had a 57 min commute in a great district where I wasn't allowed to grow professionally, but with 7 weeks of sick leave (great for COVID). I switched in late August to a commute of 22 minutes but away from my peeps. Add to that that my Dad is terminal just recently. I need my support net but I had switched school within my district (old district). I make 1500 less and don't have my 3k in riders and only have 3 weeks of sick leave during COVID with a toddler. I'm both happy I switched and still wondering if I did the right thing.
I would have a tough time with such a decision as well. I've been at my current job for over 8 years and I like my job and my coworkers.I think you have far more pros than cons in taking the new job. Yes, it's going to be hard at first but I think it will be good for you and your family. I've had to step out of my comfort zone several times both with my job and my personal life and it's worked out for the better in the end. With our current situation our finances are lower now (I stepped down to part time so now I'm only working about half as much) but my mental health is better for it. It will get better again once we can both donate plasma, which will give us enough of a boost to hopefully try for baby #2.Step out of that comfort zone! I advise going for the new job!
ka
Good luck with baby #2! Thanks for your response. I asked the director if I could come meet her and see the environment since I would be working there AND my baby will be going and see the teacher that will have him. I’m supposed to meet her tomorrow after work. Praying I will have all my questions answered and be able to make a decision
Take the job... your just afraid of change which is absolutely normal. It makes sense on every level. Ppl who are your friend will remain your friends & completely understand you have to do what’s best for you & your family. If the company values you they will up your pay to be competitive with the alternative company....it’s not a huge gap or asking an outrageous income by any means. Look at it as a new opportunity to make more friends and expand your potential. Change is scary but you can do this!
ka
I am very afraid of change since it involves my son now also. It’s not so much about me missing my co workers as it would be about my son. I’m not really friends with any of them outside of work. I just like knowing that I’ve known them for 4 years and am comfortable with my son being with them while I work. Such a hard decision. Thank you for your input ❤️
I agree with the other commenter. You are expendable to your employer. They have proved that you are expendable by cutting your hours. Your employer may say they’re for you, but they’re always really for themselves. You have to do what’s best for your family and that is clearly accepting the new position.
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