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Should I stick with my job or look for another?
I'm a new college student who's tuition was paid in full this semester, but I don't know if my tuition will be paid next semester. I also have two bills I have to pay every month (car payment and insurance) which amount to about $420.
After two months of searching for a job that would work with my class schedule, I finally found a retail management position (which I've worked in management prior) that sounded perfect to me. The job is pretty easy and I love the mall that it's in and I don't dislike any of my coworkers.
The cons are that it barely pays above minimum wage and I wind up going through four tolls there and back every day which are probably going to take another $60 out of every pay check. Annually I'd only make around 8k which is definitely not a lot and I wouldn't be able to pay my tuition on it if I needed to. :(
I feel like it's been really hard to find a job though and I rather like this one.
Should I look for jobs elsewhere or stick it out?
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Jobs that you really like are very hard to come by. So I would stick with it. I dont know if you pray or meditate, but this would be a good time to do one of them. IF you continue to do your job to the best of your abilities, you never know what kind of great things will come out. You might get a promotion or a bonus. I would stick with the job and see how it pans out! Good Luck!
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Minimum pay where I am working part time just went up cus I work in a big city. However the rest of county the city is in is 2 dollars less and the county north is now 4 dollars less than what I earn and probably why so many who live north are heading south to come work where I do.
So do some investigative work and check what minimum wages are in different cities, counties.
If its a must that you work and the budget is so tight you can't afford the tolls then you will be slowly digging yourself into a hole. I would wait for the perfect job for after I finish school. Right now, you need the most money you can earn and i am pretty sure it will be the same if in the same mall, shopping strip or same town. YOu may have to search in another direction. Get in the habit of asking people at random places you go if they mind sharing what they earn per hour...even if you dont intend to work there. It'll give you a good idea of what wages are in your area or state and how much they vary. If close to a state line, pay might be more over the border. So start asking when you go to the theatre, out for pizza, the clerk at the grocery... I understand the importance of a job that works with the class schedule. But if you can't afford doing it this way, I must ask if you checked how many of your classes can be switched to other times, day or teachers on a different schedule. If you can get all but one or two switched and the two you need are offered nights, then switch and do how many you can now. Later when done with them, you may have to go to school longer to finish with the last two but if its possible to work a full time 6-8 hr day job and then do the class or two still needed at night, its hectic but can be done and might be a solution for you and enable you to find a part time job during the time you currently go to school now. Thats the only other solution if possible I can think of.
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The old saying "A bird in hand is worth two in the bush," is very appropriate here. It is also easier to be hired if your employed.
Retail employment especially part time work rarely pays more than minimum wage even for a management position. The reason is as a part time employee you are not seen as someone fully committed to the job even if you are filling a management slot.
What you could do is walk around the mall on your lunch break and see what other stores are hiring and what their paying. Your school should have some form of student employment center, usually located in the student union. Try listing yourself with them they are usually good at matching a job to a students schedule.
The one thing I do not suggest is quitting one job without first having another to go. Especially if you do not have at least 6 months living expenses in the bank.
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Sick with the job for now as it may lead somewhere and you enjoy it. It's better to have this job than no job and 8K a year than 0. Put your resume forth to other employers. It is hard for young people to land a decent job. Sme employers help young people with a program where money is given towards tuition. You might ask if one exists.
As far as toll roads go even though it might be a pain in the ass try looking for another route to get there on Google etc. that may ake longer that doesn't take anything out of your wallet. Surely, there must be a way.
I would also talk to the coordinator of your college program and let them know you love it but that your job isn't paying enough to allow you to pay for classes. They might know of bursaries, scholarships and financial aid programs that could help whole or in part wih money. Be sure to ask.
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