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03.18.04 (2:25 pm)
I have been thinking about this job all week and I think I have made a decision. I don't think I'm going to try for it. I know, it sounds crazy but let me explain. First of all, this job strictly deals with death. If it were a crime lab, it would be a no brainer...I'd try for it and not think twice. But it's not. It's a death investigator. I just don't know how many times I can see children or babies in there before I'm affected. Then there's the thing about it being part time. No medical benefits. OK, then I weigh this job against the job I have now...Yes, I don't like the work I do. It's not my dream job. BUT...I have awesome medical benefits for myself and my family and I'm covered by Aflac at no cost to me. And oh the perks!! I work 2-3 days a week, 3 weeks a month. I get 13 weeks off every year. They give everyone there $250 every 3 months for a "beauty allowance." We have to turn in our recipts but we're allowed to buy makeup, hair products, massages, vitamins, and anything else that falls in the "beauty or health" catagory. That's pretty sweet. But there's more...They take everyone on trips to orthodontic conventions. Last year they all went to Hawaii, next year they're taking everyone to San Francisco. all expense paid trips plus they give everyone spending money. And now there's more. Yesterday, my father in law/boss called a quick meeting to let us know they are going to be giving bonus's every 3 months based on work performance. He didn't say how much, just that it's very worth it. With the flexible hours, I can go back to school. I really want to be back in school and I can do that if I stay.

I think I would be crazy to leave right now. Yes, this is a great opportunity for me to begin a career in what I trained for, but I'm not so sure that's what I want anymore.

I cried last night trying to weigh out the benefits of both jobs. It's so hard. But I think I've made my decision.
 

posted by: ceeceesun
post date: 03.18.04 (8:15 pm)

OMG! WOW - where do you work? Those benefits are *amazing*!


posted by: mississippimama
post date: 03.18.04 (9:06 pm)

Tough decisions! What's going to make you happy in the long run?
Death investigations sound interesting, but I work at a hospital and see a lot of crap come in, especially with kids and it is sometimes hard to deal with---no matter how much you see or how many times you see it. We had an 18 month old come in that was beaten (literally to a pulp) by a parent. The baby died within the hour. We were all pretty upset over that. Mighty depressing sometimes!
Wishing you luck on your decisions.












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