To take this risk

13 replies

Raspberryberetthekindyoufind · 18/07/2018 22:17

DH has been doing some volunteer work and a masters along side his job to get in the career he wants to but it’s hard.
He has had over 20 interviews and was today offered a job in the best possible company he could be offered a job in.
The downside is it’s part time and would slice his wage almost in two.

Our combined income if we did this would be about £17k. We have a smallish morgage. I also work part time and can’t work any more due to a disability. I also get PIP
We can cut back on a lot and the outlook for more hours is good but it could take up to a year. Not uncommon in this field to work part time and build up to full time.
It’s what he has always wanted and would make him so much happier. He is putting no pressure on me at all and says it a total joint decision.

My gut is to go for it and take the risk. He said he is happy to take on a delivery job or something to make up hours but with the hours he has to do this may be hard to fit in as he goes in part of every day
So has anyone ever done this and come out ok on the other side?

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fourplusonemore · 18/07/2018 22:31

Do it. If it gives him experience and a leg up in the field plus you can meet your bills, it's worth it.

dontlikebeards · 18/07/2018 22:32

I was in a similar position a few years ago and i took the gamble. I am now in a management position in a job I love. Go for it, especially as your husband is willing to take on a second job.

Aquamarine1029 · 18/07/2018 22:33

If you can pay your bills DO IT. It will reward your whole family in the long run.

UpstartCrow · 18/07/2018 22:33

Another vote for take the job. If he turns it down he'll probably regret it for a long time.

Allthewaves · 18/07/2018 22:38

I'd go for it. There's nothing to stop him getting another pt job. You could also ask.mortgage company to go.interest only for a year.

jgjgjgjgjg · 18/07/2018 23:11

Surely he can then also pick up some shifts at a shop or take away or cleaning or care work or similar for a while to bring in a little extra money?

jazzyfizzles · 18/07/2018 23:26

Take the risk! He could even deliver for the local Chinese for eg on an evening, any extra cash would be welcome I assume!

JobbyBum · 18/07/2018 23:36

Do it! Short term pain for long term gain 🤗

Teaandbiscuits35 · 18/07/2018 23:44

Definitely go for it! You sound supportive and the fact that he’s willing to do other jobs shows how much he wants it but also values his responsibility to you.

Leeds2 · 18/07/2018 23:47

I would encourage him to do it. And, maybe, look for bar work in the evenings. Or weekend work in a shop.

Larrythecat · 19/07/2018 00:09

In certain companies, once you decline a job offer you are less likely to get a second one, according to DH who works in a small industry.

I think he should go for it and get another part time job to supplement, if needed. I would ask the new company if FT would be considered in the future, so they know to offer him the hours of available, instead of recruiting for another PT worker. Once he is in the industry, he could also build up his CV for a few months and apply for other FT jobs in the industry if this one has no option of grow.
Congratulations for getting a job offer, in any case!

Rollonweekend · 19/07/2018 00:50

Do it. This role might open up more opportunities for him. You've said he'd be happy and great idea to combine it with a delivery job until he gets an opportunity to go full time. I don't see any negatives with this decision.

KittyHawke80 · 19/07/2018 06:48

No question. Do it. Deliver pizzas at the weekend. He may never get this chance again.

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