Comments on: When a Part-Time Job Beats a Full-Time Job http://frugaldad.com/2009/04/24/when-a-part-time-job-beats-a-full-time-job/ Money Saving Insights: Coupons, Smart Spending and Promotional Codes Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:38:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Kristy @ Master Your Card http://frugaldad.com/2009/04/24/when-a-part-time-job-beats-a-full-time-job/#comment-23660 Kristy @ Master Your Card Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:14:38 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=2372#comment-23660 I understand the point you're trying to make; however, in this scenario, Mike taking the full-time position (if he had been offered that) would not have been a bad thing as you suggest. First of all, bookstores are not 9-5 jobs, Monday through Friday. So, the likelihood is that if Mike had to work a weekend, he'd have a day off during the week to compensate. If he spent a few hours an evening looking for jobs, he could easily schedule interviews around that day off. Having a full-time job would not necessarily hamper his ability to search for a job within his field. He would just have to arrange his schedule in the evenings to allow for it. So, I don't think it's panicking to take the first job that comes along, so long as you go into it with the mindset that it's temporary. This is especially true if you have a family that depends on you for their well-being. I think it's important to make sure you're taking care of yourself financially in times like this, so if a bookstore is the only offer to come along, then I say work your butt off at the bookstore while you search for another job. I understand the point you’re trying to make; however, in this scenario, Mike taking the full-time position (if he had been offered that) would not have been a bad thing as you suggest. First of all, bookstores are not 9-5 jobs, Monday through Friday. So, the likelihood is that if Mike had to work a weekend, he’d have a day off during the week to compensate. If he spent a few hours an evening looking for jobs, he could easily schedule interviews around that day off. Having a full-time job would not necessarily hamper his ability to search for a job within his field. He would just have to arrange his schedule in the evenings to allow for it.

So, I don’t think it’s panicking to take the first job that comes along, so long as you go into it with the mindset that it’s temporary. This is especially true if you have a family that depends on you for their well-being. I think it’s important to make sure you’re taking care of yourself financially in times like this, so if a bookstore is the only offer to come along, then I say work your butt off at the bookstore while you search for another job.

]]> By: Colourful Money http://frugaldad.com/2009/04/24/when-a-part-time-job-beats-a-full-time-job/#comment-23563 Colourful Money Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:02:56 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=2372#comment-23563 Actually, this could be a win win situation for Mike. Use his resources (books) to increase his financial and entrepreneurial prowess! Glad they're happy though. Actually, this could be a win win situation for Mike. Use his resources (books) to increase his financial and entrepreneurial prowess!

Glad they’re happy though.

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]]> By: DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad http://frugaldad.com/2009/04/24/when-a-part-time-job-beats-a-full-time-job/#comment-23442 DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:37:51 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=2372#comment-23442 Solid advice-- stop gap employment is nothing to be ashamed of and can buy a little extra time to avoid making rash career decisions . . . Solid advice– stop gap employment is nothing to be ashamed of and can buy a little extra time to avoid making rash career decisions . . .

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]]> By: Wealth Pilgrim http://frugaldad.com/2009/04/24/when-a-part-time-job-beats-a-full-time-job/#comment-23426 Wealth Pilgrim Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:57:34 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=2372#comment-23426 Gary, I think you may an excellent point. I never thought about the wider social impact and I appreciate you thinking about it. Tom - Glad things are working out. Tammy - thx for your comments.You are right.....the planning could really take care of many of these problems. Thx. Small Steps - I get it. It's important that our partners behave like.....partners. Glad he got on board! Miranda - sounds like you have a plan. I hope it won't take too long. How much longer does your husband have in school? Dawn - wow.....I am inspired by your dedication. I agree with the motivational side of just getting out there. Good point! Thanks Gary, I think you may an excellent point. I never thought about the wider social impact and I appreciate you thinking about it.

Tom – Glad things are working out.
Tammy – thx for your comments.You are right…..the planning could really take care of many of these problems. Thx.

Small Steps – I get it. It’s important that our partners behave like…..partners. Glad he got on board!

Miranda – sounds like you have a plan. I hope it won’t take too long. How much longer does your husband have in school?

Dawn – wow…..I am inspired by your dedication. I agree with the motivational side of just getting out there. Good point! Thanks

]]> By: marci http://frugaldad.com/2009/04/24/when-a-part-time-job-beats-a-full-time-job/#comment-23418 marci Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:06:28 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=2372#comment-23418 It buys you time - a very valuable commodity. It buys you time – a very valuable commodity.

]]> By: Cody Dream-Life-Coaching http://frugaldad.com/2009/04/24/when-a-part-time-job-beats-a-full-time-job/#comment-23414 Cody Dream-Life-Coaching Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:42:54 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=2372#comment-23414 Most people ask themselves the question how can I simplify my life and live on less, to me that's the wrong question, my question is how can I make more and work less? Keep in mind the mind always finds what it seeks, the key is in the question, ask the right questions and you will get the right answers. Most people ask themselves the question how can I simplify my life and live on less, to me that’s the wrong question, my question is how can I make more and work less? Keep in mind the mind always finds what it seeks, the key is in the question, ask the right questions and you will get the right answers.

]]> By: Dawn http://frugaldad.com/2009/04/24/when-a-part-time-job-beats-a-full-time-job/#comment-23407 Dawn Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:58:11 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=2372#comment-23407 I happen to have 3 part time job in addition to my full time job. This is what I need to do right now, and though it sounds like a lot, it all works out really well. (One of my jobs is for just 3 weeks out of the year - in May, October and February.) I agree with Small Steps, the worst thing is to get in the rut of not leaving the house. Getting a part time job not only helps with some cash, but it also gives you some motivation and gets you out of that funk. Not working at all can be really depressing. On top of that, a part time job can help you make connections. In your example, the writer might meet some people who could help him by working at the bookstore. It expands your network. I happen to have 3 part time job in addition to my full time job. This is what I need to do right now, and though it sounds like a lot, it all works out really well. (One of my jobs is for just 3 weeks out of the year – in May, October and February.) I agree with Small Steps, the worst thing is to get in the rut of not leaving the house. Getting a part time job not only helps with some cash, but it also gives you some motivation and gets you out of that funk. Not working at all can be really depressing. On top of that, a part time job can help you make connections. In your example, the writer might meet some people who could help him by working at the bookstore. It expands your network.

]]> By: Miranda http://frugaldad.com/2009/04/24/when-a-part-time-job-beats-a-full-time-job/#comment-23406 Miranda Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:56:05 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=2372#comment-23406 I'm kind of stuck in a rut with one client. I took them on back in the day because of volume work. However, since this client makes up 1/3 of my income, I have to keep them. I wish I had a little more time to look for something else, though, rather than doing the high volume work required. The good news, though, is that when my husband is done with school and HE gets work, I'll be in a position to move on... I’m kind of stuck in a rut with one client. I took them on back in the day because of volume work. However, since this client makes up 1/3 of my income, I have to keep them. I wish I had a little more time to look for something else, though, rather than doing the high volume work required. The good news, though, is that when my husband is done with school and HE gets work, I’ll be in a position to move on…

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