OT - Dilemma

Ok when the good news comes in it flows! I now have a chance at a second
job. A database adminstrator for a small church. Mainly doing data entry
work with some extracting and manipulation of data. I LOVE DATA! Also
working for a church so no typical coporate politics. It does pay more than
the other job offer I have. Now the Dilemma!

1. Database job will be something I love to do, but no possibilities for
advancement. Especially within the organization. I will have to move on.
Small cost of living increases. Salary no overtime. Half day Fridays and
discounted excellent childcare.

2. Mortage / Title company less money, but far more room for advancement.
Leading to larger paycheck in the future. Not 100% it is something I would
want to do. Hourly possible overtime. 40 hours.

I really can't decide. I have been talking with people and I am still torn.
Any suggestions, thoughts, input would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
Amy
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I always vote for being happy in your work since it comprises so much
of your life. If you don't like working at the church, they probably
will be more understanding of your leaving than the title company, imo.
Patti who loves her job (finally) and her business.

Amy,
I forgot to say that sometimes when I have trouble making a decision,
I write up two lists - one advantages and one disadvantages for each
option. Sometimes just seeing it in print makes it easier to decide.
As much as it may make sense to follow your head, I've always found
that following your heart is the best option.
Safe, discounted childcare is a big plus, also.
Good luck with your decision and let us know what you decide and if
you are happy in whichever job you take.

Patti

To be honest, what my dad told mes was you always move up, never backwards.

Jim

"Empress Beads" wrote in message
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Ok when the good news comes in it flows! I now have a chance at a second
job. A database adminstrator for a small church. Mainly doing data entry
work with some extracting and manipulation of data. I LOVE DATA! Also
working for a church so no typical coporate politics. It does pay more
than the other job offer I have. Now the Dilemma!

1. Database job will be something I love to do, but no possibilities for
advancement. Especially within the organization. I will have to move on.
Small cost of living increases. Salary no overtime. Half day Fridays and
discounted excellent childcare.

2. Mortage / Title company less money, but far more room for advancement.
Leading to larger paycheck in the future. Not 100% it is something I
would want to do. Hourly possible overtime. 40 hours.

I really can't decide. I have been talking with people and I am still
torn. Any suggestions, thoughts, input would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
Amy
http://www.empressbeads.com

Jim said"
To be honest, what my dad told mes was you always move up, never backwards."

yeah Jim, but what he may not have mentioned is that money is only *one*
criteria in the "up" and "down"ness of jobs!

And as much as we all need some money to get by, for your health (mental,
physical, and emotional and spiritual) its not a good longterm idea to go
for something if money is the ONLY good thing about it....



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Sarajane Helm wrote:

Jim said"
To be honest, what my dad told mes was you always move up, never backwards."

yeah Jim, but what he may not have mentioned is that money is only *one*
criteria in the "up" and "down"ness of jobs!

And as much as we all need some money to get by, for your health (mental,
physical, and emotional and spiritual) its not a good longterm idea to go
for something if money is the ONLY good thing about it....



Sometimes a move "down" in money terms is the lifesaving move a person
needs. As counterintuitive as it might seem, money ain't everything.

--
The Blessed Fiddy, Patroness Saint of the Disorganized
LC in Sunny So Cal
Personality Development Specialist (Full-Time Mom!)

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says...

Ok when the good news comes in it flows! I now have a chance at a second
job. A database adminstrator for a small church. Mainly doing data entry
work with some extracting and manipulation of data. I LOVE DATA! Also
working for a church so no typical coporate politics. It does pay more than
the other job offer I have. Now the Dilemma!

One word of caution: church politics can be every bit as bad as corporate ones,
with the added nastiness that it often gets PERSONAL. A church is like a small
town in many ways, both good and bad.

Celine

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"Only the powers of evil claim that doing good is boring."
-- Diane Duane, _Nightfall at Algemron_

I don't belong to the church at all. Does that make a difference?

-Amu
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"Lee S. Billings" wrote in message
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In article ,

says...

Ok when the good news comes in it flows! I now have a chance at a second
job. A database adminstrator for a small church. Mainly doing data entry
work with some extracting and manipulation of data. I LOVE DATA! Also
working for a church so no typical coporate politics. It does pay more
than
the other job offer I have. Now the Dilemma!

One word of caution: church politics can be every bit as bad as corporate
ones,
with the added nastiness that it often gets PERSONAL. A church is like a
small
town in many ways, both good and bad.

Celine

--
Handmade jewelry at http://www.rubylane.com/shops/starcat
"Only the powers of evil claim that doing good is boring."
-- Diane Duane, _Nightfall at Algemron_

True.

Amy
http://empressbeads.com
"Jim Redden" wrote in message
.. .
To be honest, what my dad told mes was you always move up, never
backwards.

Jim

"Empress Beads" wrote in message
...
Ok when the good news comes in it flows! I now have a chance at a second
job. A database adminstrator for a small church. Mainly doing data
entry work with some extracting and manipulation of data. I LOVE DATA!
Also working for a church so no typical coporate politics. It does pay
more than the other job offer I have. Now the Dilemma!

1. Database job will be something I love to do, but no possibilities for
advancement. Especially within the organization. I will have to move
on. Small cost of living increases. Salary no overtime. Half day
Fridays and discounted excellent childcare.

2. Mortage / Title company less money, but far more room for advancement.
Leading to larger paycheck in the future. Not 100% it is something I
would want to do. Hourly possible overtime. 40 hours.

I really can't decide. I have been talking with people and I am still
torn. Any suggestions, thoughts, input would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
Amy
http://www.empressbeads.com

Do you feel comfortable with the church's beliefs and values? My best
advice is to follow your heart!!
Anyway congratulations. It's good to have choices.
Lilyflower