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More important: job satisfaction or convenient schedule?
Posted on 4/9/14 at 11:55 pm
Posted on 4/9/14 at 11:55 pm
TL;DR version: Choose 1: A. minimal job satisfaction with great schedule, or B. higher job satisfaction with subpar schedule.
I realize ultimately it's a "what's more important to you?" type of thing, but wanted some others' experiences/opinions regarding which you would rather sacrifice.
My dilemma:
I'm 32, recently married, and discussing starting a family soon. I've been at my current job for 2.5 yrs and I'm starting to get bored with it. Ultimately it's not overly hard or stressful. I just feel very unmotivated and have a low sense of job satisfaction. I don't feel like I'm using my knowledge much and have next to zero interaction with other people (just sit at my computer in my office and deal with my co-workers). Those are the things I used to enjoy the most about my previous job.
The main thing I do like about my job is the M-F 8:00 - 4:30, no weekends, no holidays schedule. There are VERY few jobs in my profession with those hours, and if I give this one up, I may not be able to find another one again. Most people work shift work with rotating shifts covering anywhere from about 7AM to 10 PM. Not to mention having to work your share of holidays and anywhere from every other to every 3rd (or if you're lucky, 4th) weekend.
I don't even have kids yet, but am already thinking about how my current schedule would be so much more convenient for family life. But I'm also thinking about how I'm too young to already be getting bored with my job.
And finally, there's not enough difference in pay for that to be a deciding factor for me.
Any thoughts/advice is greatly appreciated!
I realize ultimately it's a "what's more important to you?" type of thing, but wanted some others' experiences/opinions regarding which you would rather sacrifice.
My dilemma:
I'm 32, recently married, and discussing starting a family soon. I've been at my current job for 2.5 yrs and I'm starting to get bored with it. Ultimately it's not overly hard or stressful. I just feel very unmotivated and have a low sense of job satisfaction. I don't feel like I'm using my knowledge much and have next to zero interaction with other people (just sit at my computer in my office and deal with my co-workers). Those are the things I used to enjoy the most about my previous job.
The main thing I do like about my job is the M-F 8:00 - 4:30, no weekends, no holidays schedule. There are VERY few jobs in my profession with those hours, and if I give this one up, I may not be able to find another one again. Most people work shift work with rotating shifts covering anywhere from about 7AM to 10 PM. Not to mention having to work your share of holidays and anywhere from every other to every 3rd (or if you're lucky, 4th) weekend.
I don't even have kids yet, but am already thinking about how my current schedule would be so much more convenient for family life. But I'm also thinking about how I'm too young to already be getting bored with my job.
And finally, there's not enough difference in pay for that to be a deciding factor for me.
Any thoughts/advice is greatly appreciated!
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Posted on 4/10/14 at 6:47 am to That's BS
Can't beat a great schedule IMO. I'm almost never in the office past 4:30 and I work from home on Fridays and 2-3 other days during the month. I have to work nights and weekends sometimes but I have a lot of flexibility (no one gives me grief if I cut out at 3-something or take a 2-3 hour long lunch)
I LOVE my schedule. Wouldn't change anything about it. It's probably #2 on the list of things keeping me here because my last two jobs kinda sucked in comparison, schedule-wise (even though the work and the people were more interesting in my last two stops).
If you are pretty sure any move will put you in a worse situation as far as hours/schedule, the bump in pay should be enough to compensate you for that. I'm not so sure I would leave a good work/life balance behind for exciting work, especially if you have kids coming. But it's really all personal preference. You might find a job you love with better pay and just get used to a worse schedule. It's hard to tell for sure.
Is there any way you can make your current job more interesting, maybe learn a new skill so you can help out in a different part of the company?
I LOVE my schedule. Wouldn't change anything about it. It's probably #2 on the list of things keeping me here because my last two jobs kinda sucked in comparison, schedule-wise (even though the work and the people were more interesting in my last two stops).
If you are pretty sure any move will put you in a worse situation as far as hours/schedule, the bump in pay should be enough to compensate you for that. I'm not so sure I would leave a good work/life balance behind for exciting work, especially if you have kids coming. But it's really all personal preference. You might find a job you love with better pay and just get used to a worse schedule. It's hard to tell for sure.
Is there any way you can make your current job more interesting, maybe learn a new skill so you can help out in a different part of the company?
This post was edited on 4/10/14 at 6:49 am
Posted on 4/10/14 at 7:41 am to That's BS
If the convenient job allows you to monetize the use of your free time in some way, that's the route I would go, all else equal.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 7:50 am to That's BS
Man, I've done it both ways.
Couldn't imagine having a moving schedule with kids. Love going home at the end of the day and rarely thinking about work until I get in the next day.
If you aren't feeling challenged, that's a great motivator to pick up some side work and make a little extra. It's not a ton, but I pick up about $1000-$1500/month doing some side work that rarely takes me more than 3-4 hours a week.
Couldn't imagine having a moving schedule with kids. Love going home at the end of the day and rarely thinking about work until I get in the next day.
If you aren't feeling challenged, that's a great motivator to pick up some side work and make a little extra. It's not a ton, but I pick up about $1000-$1500/month doing some side work that rarely takes me more than 3-4 hours a week.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 8:33 am to That's BS
I good schedule is important with kids. My wife switched jobs and took a decent pay cut to have a better schedule when we had our daughter. Her previous job had her working nights at least 3-4x a week. Having dinner every night as a family was important to us so the change was totally worth it.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 8:41 am to That's BS
Pay being equal, I'd take the schedule every time.
Personal satisfaction is one thing, but I'd rather try to find something in the current job (or the free time) to keep me interested and sane than to move to a shitty schedule. Especially with kids it's worth it.
Personal satisfaction is one thing, but I'd rather try to find something in the current job (or the free time) to keep me interested and sane than to move to a shitty schedule. Especially with kids it's worth it.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 9:50 am to That's BS
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he main thing I do like about my job is the M-F 8:00 - 4:30, no weekends, no holidays schedule. There are VERY few jobs in my profession with those hours, and if I give this one up, I may not be able to find another one again. Most people work shift work with rotating shifts covering anywhere from about 7AM to 10 PM. Not to mention having to work your share of holidays and anywhere from every other to every 3rd (or if you're lucky, 4th) weekend.
I worked 2nd shift for a summer in college and it motivated me to never have to do that again. It's not worth missing the prime hours you get to spend with your family and friends IMO.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:17 am to That's BS
Sounds like you have the ultimate cush job for a pharmacist. I'd keep the job, but maybe take some IT classes or get an MBA or something if you are planning on moving up.
In the meantime, maybe join the P+T committee or infection control committee at your hospital, which would give you more interaction with people and utilize your pharmacy-specific training.
In the meantime, maybe join the P+T committee or infection control committee at your hospital, which would give you more interaction with people and utilize your pharmacy-specific training.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 2:04 pm to That's BS
You must work for a hotel chain. I worked at one during school and you couldn't pay me enough to quit my 8 to 6 work day to go back working the desk at a hotel again. You should try and get a AGM or GM job where you can do whatever the hell you want.
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