Job Interview - Pro's and Cons

OspreyVista
OspreyVista Posts: 464 Member
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I was curious on what other people would do in this type of situation.

I just had a working interview at a market in town. I'm not dying for a job, and I am able to be picky. So I wanted to lay out the Pro's and cons and tell my situation and see the responses.

We aren't desperate for money, but we could really use some for sure.
If I got the job, I would be working Sundays and Mondays day shift, and 3 nights on swing shift. ~ This is my biggest problem that I'm dealing with. I love going hiking with my fiance, but my Fiance's 2 days off a week are Sunday's and Mondays. If I'm working at this place, it won't really leave me time to see and hang out with him.
I also go to school half time but that takes up anywhere from 10-25 hours of my time depending on what's going on.
IF I got the job I could see my friends more, and get a gym membership, but I would still be sacrificing a LOT of time with my fiance to take this job.

My fiance's point of view is that he wants me to be happy, and not take a job that's going to make me miserable, and he supports my choice if I take the job, or if I turn down the job.

So what are your thoughts? what would you do in this situation?

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  • SquidandWhale
    SquidandWhale Posts: 259
    I would say not to do it based on swing shifts--they're hard to plan around.
  • jbutterflye
    jbutterflye Posts: 1,914 Member
    Are your options limited? Can you apply for other jobs that would fit your schedule better?
  • OspreyVista
    OspreyVista Posts: 464 Member
    Are your options limited? Can you apply for other jobs that would fit your schedule better?

    With the job market the way it is, I'm not sure. Though, more jobs do seem to be opening up recently.
  • bethlaf
    bethlaf Posts: 954 Member
    As an HR person , let me tell you that the truth is , the job market is NOT as bad as they make it out to be, Swing shift ****s up your internal circadian rhythm, more than people think it does, leaving you tired to the point of exhaustion even on days where you have had plenty of sleep.

    if youre asking advice,
    i would say politely decline, i would rather hear a polite but hnest decline from an applicant than some lame excuse, they know the hours are wierd, just tell them at this time the shifts they have available will not fit with what your availability is and your life,
    I have people tell me all the time that personal life comes first, and honestly, i respect that, because hell yeah my kids come first , always.
  • OspreyVista
    OspreyVista Posts: 464 Member
    As an HR person , let me tell you that the truth is , the job market is NOT as bad as they make it out to be, Swing shift ****s up your internal circadian rhythm, more than people think it does, leaving you tired to the point of exhaustion even on days where you have had plenty of sleep.

    if youre asking advice,
    i would say politely decline, i would rather hear a polite but hnest decline from an applicant than some lame excuse, they know the hours are wierd, just tell them at this time the shifts they have available will not fit with what your availability is and your life,
    I have people tell me all the time that personal life comes first, and honestly, i respect that, because hell yeah my kids come first , always.

    I have done swing shift before, and it does suck. It wouldn't bother me if I had at least Monday's off. But I'd have to work both Sun and Mon and 3 swing shifts. It leaves me with no more pretty much anything with my fiance, and I'm not looking forward to that at all. I LOVE my hiking days with him!
  • SquidandWhale
    SquidandWhale Posts: 259
    If you're hesitant let someone who really needs it have it.
  • OspreyVista
    OspreyVista Posts: 464 Member
    If you're hesitant let someone who really needs it have it.

    That might be what I'll do.
  • Nerdinista
    Nerdinista Posts: 69 Member
    Agreed, pass, losing both days with your fiance is no good. If you're not desperate hold out for something better. Good luck!
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    sounds like u dont want the job
  • OspreyVista
    OspreyVista Posts: 464 Member
    sounds like u dont want the job

    I honestly really don't. I also just happened to get a call for an interview on Tuesday. So I will turn the job down. It will be a better job anyway, with benefits and a steady M-F schedule.
  • WickedZoey
    WickedZoey Posts: 401 Member
    I'd pass on it personally.
  • avababy05
    avababy05 Posts: 930 Member
    I would pass.I need a set schedule.
  • Okapi42
    Okapi42 Posts: 495 Member
    I'm working 3 weekends out of 4 right now, with variable days off, and it's terrible. Forget meeting your friends more - they'll always be planning things for days you can't make it!
  • Rose_bee
    Rose_bee Posts: 226 Member
    I have done swing shift before, and it does suck. It wouldn't bother me if I had at least Monday's off. But I'd have to work both Sun and Mon and 3 swing shifts. It leaves me with no more pretty much anything with my fiance, and I'm not looking forward to that at all. I LOVE my hiking days with him!

    Then don't take the job. Tell them it's due to the hours/schedule. If they really want you they'll make somewhat of an effort to change it for.
  • OspreyVista
    OspreyVista Posts: 464 Member
    Thanks for everyone's responses! I really appreciate it :) I'm going to turn it down and let someone else have it. I really didn't like it when I worked at walmart because I had the issue of not seeing my fiance as much, but even at Walmart I would get a lot of Sundays or mondays off, so it wasn't as bad, but with this job it would be worse plus added drive time.

    Thanks everyone! ^_^

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