Hey guys, I'm in a bit of a pickle:hmph: and was hoping you guys could give me some advice. Recently (this past sat.) I got hired over at Jimmy John's @ $10/hr with 25hrs/week that fits my schedule perfectly. We just started training for the new store yesterday. Now here's the problem. I JUST got called back for a second interview with an auto detailing place that is paying $15-20/hr. Now I don't know the reputation of the company, or what my hours would be quite yet. So what I'm trying to decide is: Would it be appropriate for me to go to that 2nd interview given that I technically already have a job? I'm afraid that leaving the Jimmy John's job so soon would look bad, on me as an employee, and terrible on my work history. So basically - should I say that I'm no longer available? Or go ahead and schedule the 2nd interview?:shrug:
I would make the choice on which place has a better future opportunity for you and security of keeping the job. If the detailing place ends up having a good rep after research and works just as well in your schedule and that is what you are looking at doing as a full time job sometime then I may go with that. It would only look bad on your job history if you put it down later on applications. Now you would prob never be able to go back to JJ for a job if the auto detailing does not work out. I would go for the 2ed interview and maybe tell them that you are willing to accept a position with them if they are able to give you the hrs that you would like, and look into the kind of work they have done already and see if it is a fit for you. Dont quit JJ until you know that is what you want to do.
Jimmy John's subs are frikkin nom-nomilicious! But the other job is a detailing job. Tough decision. Go with whatever you enjoy more.
We'll see how the interview goes and if it goes well and they offer me the job I'll probably accept if it fits my schedule, either way I love it at JJ, already had to memorize the menus and what not If any of you are ever in the area stop by my JJ store and I'll make you a sandwich in 30seconds or less :lol:
Mayo lettuce tomato cheese, and 2 roast beef! Had to learn the entire JJ menu inside and out lol, we're quizzed during the job :lol:
Well.. You should make time for an interview, go there and see what they offer. Don't leave your current job though. At $10/hour and 25 hours a week you're making $250/week, giving you about a $1000 a month. If you get 20 hours at even $15/hour you'll be making $300 a week, giving you an additional $200 at the end of the month. I think you can take a personal day and go see the job, the guys you work with currently aren't really going to care if you take the other job, they'll just hire someone else and go on with their lives.
You can make much more than $15-20 an hour by detailing on your own, keep your job and detail on the side.
i concur with the last 2 posts. i do detailing full time, some days are great, some are bust. today was a good day. if you can have steady income and get money on the side, cash at that, you will be better off. not that you are skirting your tax obligations, but this is a labor intense job. i have friends who detail after work and on days off and make nice pocket change
Out of curiosity, I would check out the 2nd interview. Never really leave any stones unturned. While I agree with those ^^^ above, keep your current job until your absolutely sure what is comfortable for you. Currently I work 2 jobs, 1 FT & 1 PT and leave the weekends to do any sort of detailing. The PT just came about a month ago. It helps me out to get the equipment I need to do detailing properly and build my inventory (nothing like Spyral of course :lol. The only way I will leave anyone of those jobs is if my detailing income equals or exceeds what I'm currently making. One other thing I wanted to mention was if you believe working for a detailing shop might be better, be careful, if and when they want you can be replaced. Your working for someone else, not yourself. So like Darkstar says... "Darkstar752 You can make much more than $15-20 an hour by detailing on your own, keep your job and detail on the side." Good luck on your decision.
