Which job would you take?

geeza · 26 Sep 2006 at 15:24

(if you were in a similar situation)

My housemate is 19 and has been offered a job paying 18.5k. He's worked as a supervisor and store manager or something like that a woolies for a while and is still working at a halifax branch. However he says he's bored of hard work and wants to chill out a bit doing some easier work like bar work or something. But he doesnt really know. Which would you do

A. 18.5k job, Hard

B. 10k job (or around), Easier

Zip · 26 Sep 2006 at 15:26

A. 18.5k job, Hard

Not too hard to work out what most people would do really and he must be weird if hes gonna take 8k less

Ekim · 26 Sep 2006 at 15:26

A. 18.5k job, Hard

MookJong · 26 Sep 2006 at 15:28

A. all the way.

Bar jobs are really hard work if your in a busy bar.

Pete/Sith · 26 Sep 2006 at 15:31

if he just wants a break for a bit take the easier job and they can always try and get a harder job later on.........or the bar job might make a career

..............just make sure they can afford it

Dave M · 26 Sep 2006 at 15:31

geeza said:
My housemate is 19 and ... he says he's bored of hard work and wants to chill out a bit

He's got another 40 years + so he'd best decide right now what he wants out of life. If he isn't just a lazy scrote what he really wants is a job he gets something out of.

VIRII · 26 Sep 2006 at 15:42

He'd best take the 18.5k job quickly before a better qualified and more experienced Polish brain surgeon goes for it

Nismo · 26 Sep 2006 at 15:44

Bored of hard work at 19?

Get a grip...

iBankAllDay · 26 Sep 2006 at 16:17

I don't really see there actually being an option here, ‘A’ all the way surely. I realise that money is not everything and he may be able to be relatively comfortable and chilled on £10K a year, for now. However, the hard work involved in taking option A will make his life more comfortable in the long term through increased opportunities etc. so a small sacrifice to make whilst he’s young.

woodsy2k · 26 Sep 2006 at 16:56

Nismo said:
Bored of hard work at 19?

Get a grip...

Damn right. Take the harder job, get more money. Looks better on the CV for future jobs as well.

neocon · 26 Sep 2006 at 17:00

A. 18.5k job, Hard ---> More tax

B. 10k job (or around), Easier ----> barely any tax

dirtydog · 26 Sep 2006 at 17:00

It would depend what the 18.5k job was, and what the hours were etc. For all I know it could be a very dangerous and dirty job with weird shift patterns.

MNuTz · 26 Sep 2006 at 17:00

take the harder job, earn the higher rate.

This will allow him to move onwards and upwards until he gets to a management position where he can put his feet up and delegate work to others, plus he will be earning a large salary.

This will pay for a nice home, car and holidays where he can relax.

Not to mention paying for and receiving a larger pensions when he retires allowing him more relaxation and freedom!

Working harder now pays for itself down the line. Wish someone had pointed that out to me when i was 19!

penski · 26 Sep 2006 at 17:02

14k job, no stress.

I'd take that over a carefree £10k job or a Stresstastic £20k job surrounded by power-hungry cretins.

For me, as long as my bills get paid and I have a few quid to treat myself, I don't really care how much I earn any more.

*n

neocon · 26 Sep 2006 at 17:04

The more you earn, the more tax you pay.

How much of that 18k will you actually get after paying tax? 10k?

penski · 26 Sep 2006 at 17:05

neocon said:
How much of that 18k will you actually get after paying tax? 10k?

£14,315.54

*n

MNuTz · 26 Sep 2006 at 17:06

penski said:
14k job, no stress.

I'd take that over a carefree £10k job or a Stresstastic £20k job surrounded by power-hungry cretins.

For me, as long as my bills get paid and I have a few quid to treat myself, I don't really care how much I earn any more.

*n

Well im on £18K at the mo, up from £15K when i started 6 months ago and i have been officially told im next in line for a promotion which will leave me on £20K a year.

After that i want a supervisors position on upwards of £24K a year.

There is a bit of competition for the jobs but i just put my head down and work to my best, never compete with anyone, i judge my own work and more importantly, the more stressful the situation the cooler i get. I dont really get stressed about stuff, not really worth it as it doesnt get you anywhere. I need a constant challenge otherwise i get itchy feet and start looking for another job!

But im also in the process of buying a house, starting a family and saving for a wedding. not to mention my car projects

iBankAllDay · 26 Sep 2006 at 17:09

dirtydog said:
It would depend what the 18.5k job was, and what the hours were etc. For all I know it could be a very dangerous and dirty job with weird shift patterns.

I based my opinion on the fact he'd still be working for Halifax. I know from personal experience that it's unlikely to be a dangerous job! But it can have anti-social shift patterns I suppose.

penski · 26 Sep 2006 at 17:13

MNuTz said:
Well im on £18K at the mo, up from £15K when i started 6 months ago and i have been officially told im next in line for a promotion which will leave me on £20K a year.

After that i want a supervisors position on upwards of £24K a year.

Best of luck to you.

On reflection, I've been happiest in mid-paying jobs.

There is a bit of competition for the jobs but i just put my head down and work to my best, never compete with anyone, i judge my own work and more importantly, the more stressful the situation the cooler i get. I dont really get stressed about stuff, not really worth it as it doesnt get you anywhere. I need a constant challenge otherwise i get itchy feet and start looking for another job!

Oh I relish a challenge - it's the scum-sucking troglodytes that 'good' paying jobs usually leave you surrounded with that I resent...The kind of people who would do anything to get a promotion...

But im also in the process of buying a house, starting a family and saving for a wedding. not to mention my car projects

That's where I'm lucky I suppose. My gf's just qualified as a laser tech, we're not having kids, we're saving for a deposit on a house and anything I want....I get.

*n

A2Z · 26 Sep 2006 at 17:16

MNuTz said:
Well im on £18K at the mo, up from £15K when i started 6 months ago and i have been officially told im next in line for a promotion which will leave me on £20K a year.

After that i want a supervisors position on upwards of £24K a year.

There is a bit of competition for the jobs but i just put my head down and work to my best, never compete with anyone, i judge my own work and more importantly, the more stressful the situation the cooler i get. I dont really get stressed about stuff, not really worth it as it doesnt get you anywhere. I need a constant challenge otherwise i get itchy feet and start looking for another job!

But im also in the process of buying a house, starting a family and saving for a wedding. not to mention my car projects

what job do you do?