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WIll you work?

38 replies

CheckingMyPrivilege · 15/08/2017 11:36

I'm in uni, finishing up my masters. My schedule is not heavy this semester because I have done the difficult subjects already and I only have three subjects to go before I finish.

I saw an ad for a shop assistant near my place. I have not done retail or shop assistant or hospitality, but I do have experience as a medical receptionist.

My husband said I don't need to work. Will you work, if you were me?

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meltingmarshmallows · 15/08/2017 11:37

It depends on a few things you've not mentioned.

Do you / your household need the extra cash?

Would you like to work? For extra stimulation etc?

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CheckingMyPrivilege · 15/08/2017 11:38

I might get flamed for this, but the only downside I can think of is that it's in the area where I used to intern, so I'll surely see my former co-workers.

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meltingmarshmallows · 15/08/2017 11:39

It depends on a few things you've not mentioned.

Do you / your household need the extra cash?

Would you like to work? For extra stimulation etc?

Are you busy at home? Do you have responsibilities there like childcare or home keeping which would be effected?

I think the obvious answer is "if you want to". But the above factor in.

Littlecaf · 15/08/2017 11:39

Do it. Why not? More money and if you have the time then use it productively.

Loopytiles · 15/08/2017 11:39

If you want a job after completing your studies and/or are currently financially dependent on your H then work would be a good idea.

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CheckingMyPrivilege · 15/08/2017 11:39

Extra cash will be nice, but no, we don't need the extra cash.

My husband thinks I should just spend my free time studying other things. That's been my goal since the start of the semester but somehow I end up spending most of my time online, etc.

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meltingmarshmallows · 15/08/2017 11:40

Sorry for hitting post too soon.

I don't think YABU for not wanting to bump into people.

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CheckingMyPrivilege · 15/08/2017 11:48

No child. I take care of our place, but that's about it.

The shop is right smack in the area of the office so I will definitely bump into old colleagues.

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SwedishEdith · 15/08/2017 11:51

Do you want to work? That's all that matters.

AlcoholicsUnanimous · 15/08/2017 11:51

What are you planning on doing once you finish your Masters? If it's more study, you could use your time to prepare for that. If it's work, could you find something that would be more relevant to what you eventually want to do?

haba · 15/08/2017 11:53

Do you mean work after you've finished your Masters?
Whyever wouldn't you? Confused

waitforitfdear · 15/08/2017 11:54

If you don't need to and you sound like you don't really want to leave the job for someone who really needs the money then.

VimFuego101 · 15/08/2017 11:55

You obviously like your chosen subject if you've made it to masters-level. Do you not want to continue using your knowledge in some way?

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CheckingMyPrivilege · 15/08/2017 12:00

No, I meant work part-time now while I am finishing my masters. I have a lot of idle time, and there's an ad for a shop assistant of a patisserie near my place.

I'm doing masters in IT. So not relevant to this job.

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VladmirsPoutine · 15/08/2017 12:00

Are you feeling embarrassed by your ex colleagues potentially seeing you 'working in a shop' as in that's all you ever amounted to in life?

If so get over yourself and WORK. Other than that I can't discern your AIBU.

Aardfart · 15/08/2017 12:00

No-one can tell you what you want or don't want to do.

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CheckingMyPrivilege · 15/08/2017 12:03

Are you feeling embarrassed by your ex colleagues potentially seeing you 'working in a shop' as in that's all you ever amounted to in life?

Yeah, a bit.

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haba · 15/08/2017 12:03

Ah, sorry, I wasn't sure. Surely not working until you've finished would be best, so you can write-up and do the best possible in dissertation?

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CheckingMyPrivilege · 15/08/2017 12:04

But the thing is, I kinda want to try it. It's a cute patisserie.

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colacolaaddict · 15/08/2017 12:05

I like to think I would. Easier not to but I tjink it would do me good and make me more productive for the rest of the week. I love my own company but too much is not for me.

But that's me. How about you?

colacolaaddict · 15/08/2017 12:06

*too much of my own company is not good for me, that should be

dollydaydream114 · 15/08/2017 12:07

But the thing is, I kinda want to try it. It's a cute patisserie.

Just do it then. I'm not sure what advice you need. Only you know whether the potential awkwardness of bumping into people you know is enough of a problem to put you off.

Allthebestnamesareused · 15/08/2017 12:07

Instead of working in the shop why not do some form of volunteering such as working at the CAB or Samaritans. Or possibly look at doing some volunteering in schools to assist with IT or some other organisations that might need some IT assistance as this would be away to fill some time but also add something relevant to your CV at the same time.

PoppyPopcorn · 15/08/2017 12:07

Go for it. As a student I had all manner of part time jobs in pubs and shops as did most of my friends. It's standard practice I would have thought. You have the time, the extra money would be nice, the place looks fun and you can show your future IT employer that as well as studying youu were working rather than watching daytime TV.

NeedMoreSleepOrSugar · 15/08/2017 12:08

While studying I did a wide range of jobs, including cleaning, shop and bar work. Bumped into professional colleagues all the time. I never thought to be embarrassed by it and it certainly has had no negative impact on my career; arguably it may have helped in some cases as it has demonstrated I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty (literally if needs be)

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