To 2nd job, or not to 2nd job?

[Avalon]

That is the question. Currently I'm an entry level desktop support admin at a small company, and I've been looking for a full time replacement elsewhere for better pay and most importantly, better experience.

I came across such a place and interviewed well there, but their offer came back as part time only with the possibility of full time. Their pay and benefits currently match what I get now, but the experience (Web hosting, PHP development, server and database support) would be great. Unfortunately, I can't financially switch to a part time position with the amount of hours they offered me.

The interesting twist is...after speaking further with their HR, I found they offer night shifts. I've been tempted to take a part time night shift, so that my foot is in the company and I can get the experience I want. After several months or so, I'd imagine since I'm pretty damn competent at what I do, I could get offered a full time promotion and eventually quit my old job outright. I just don't know if I should. Thoughts?


CLIFFS

-Got offer at new job, solid large company
-Offer is for part time, same pay as current, can't financially do it
-Heard they have night shifts
-Take night shift part time, work two jobs and get a full time promotion shortly after?
-Leave old job after that happens?


*UPDATE*
They are not currently offering a night shift. They did update my offer to full time day shift, but at 90% of my current pay, and no benefits minus PTO and opt in medical (expensive).

Thinking about just declining and putting more effort into getting better interviews.

 

[sunzt]

get the promotion and leave ur old job

 

[Avalon]

I suppose I should add that I will be having an interview next week at another large company. If I could get that job, it'd be a 50% increase over my current job, with great benefits.

What if I got the offer at that place, after accepting at this new place part time? Just tell them sorry, something came up? If (hate that word) I got it, I wouldn't want to work part time at this new place because I'd be getting as good if not better experience and making way more.

 

[Texashiker]

Why not start a home based business as a second job?

 

[sunzt]

I suppose I should add that I will be having an interview next week at another large company. If I could get that job, it'd be a 50% increase over my current job, with great benefits.

What if I got the offer at that place, after accepting at this new place part time? Just tell them sorry, something came up? If (hate that word) I got it, I wouldn't want to work part time at this new place because I'd be getting as good if not better experience and making way more.

ask for more time to consider the offer. If not possible, then accept and renege on it later.

 

[Avalon]

Why not start a home based business as a second job?

I actually did, but sales were poor and I lost a good chunk of money. It rather put me off from trying that again any time soon. I'm an engineer type, not a sales person, and apparently my sales person wasn't either. Doh! XD

I could always try something different I suppose. IDK...

 

[Texashiker]

I actually did, but sales were poor and I lost a good chunk of money.

The old saying "you have to spend money to make money" is mostly a lie.

If you do have to spend money, make sure you spend as little as possible.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

Sounds like a solid plan. I'd keep your current job and do the other part time. If they decide to promote you that's great but they might just be looking for temp workers and if that's the case you still have job number 1 to fall back on.

 

[Avalon]

Hmm, so interesting update. They said the part time position is for day shift only, so the 2nd job as a night shift thing won't work. They did, however, send me an updated offer for full time day shift, but they're only willing to pay me 90% of what I make now, no benefits.

I know experience is priceless, but I feel like I should just continue to pound the job market until I get something good (like that one I'm currently working on getting an interview for).

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

Hell no. 90% with no benefits is really about 60% of your current job. Try getting health insurance on your own.