Give me your advice!
I heard back from the nonprofit organization to which I applied. They had advertised the position as part-time, which I was very excited about since it would allow me to stay home with Charlie part-time as well. However, they have received more funding and are planning to make the position full-time in 3-6 months. Now I don't know what to do. Should I still pursue it and see what happens? I think I would be miserable working full-time and being away from Charlie that much, especially with Andy's crazy schedule. Plus, there would be some nights and weekends when I would have to go to events/meetings/conferences. We're already planning almost three weeks of vacation between now and April, so I can't imagine that working out either. I guess I've already answered my own question. This position just seemed really perfect for me so now I'm disappointed. I don't know what to think. What do you think?
8 comments:
Congratulations on getting the offer! I, too, have been offered great...really great...FT positions during my search for PT work here. It's hard to turn it down when you are flattered to get the offer and also wondering how fun it would be to do the work AND to have the extra cash! But, you're so right! You just won't ever get these presious years back...and the sacrifice just isn't worth it! You could always get started at the non-profit, keep looking for something that will meet your needs long term, and then bail politely when it comes time to up it to FT?! Just a thought...Good luck!
I will be amazing what you can do for others in those 3-6 months. Like said before me, you can then "ploitely bail out" when it becomes FT. but for the time being, i say pursue your talents and go for it! :)
Love you & miss you all!!!
Tough call. Trust your gut. If you get there and they love you (which they will) they might be able to work with you and split it between 2 part time people. Either way you go makes sense and will give you peace
Amy, I think that since they were upfront and honest with you about making the position full time in the coming months, you should be upfront and honest with them as well. You never know, they might be willing to share it with someone else and let you continue on with part time. You will never know unless you ask. I echo what was said...you can never get these years back with Charlie. I completely understand you wanting to work, and you should fulfill that desire of your heart. But continue to put Charlie first, and God is going to provide the best possible situation for your family. Just ask them and see...the worst they can do is say NO. Then you will have your answer. Good luck friend.
I agree with gpaty. Sound advice.
Good Luck and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mom amd Dad
Thanks for all your comments. Ginger, you sure give good advice & encouragement! Thanks! I heard back from the interim director and she said the would let me know if they wanted to schedule an interview but it wouldn't be for a few weeks. Until then I'll just keep looking around.
I agree you should take it with the proposal that you job share with someone else down the road. Employers will appreciate not having to provide FT benefits to 2 PT folks. In any event you would be a considerable asset to them, regardless of your capacity there. Who knows, in 3-6 months, there may be a single project you could branch off to and address independently PT.
Oh Shanty, you so smart!
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