Taking another job???

So I work part time at a big box retailer. I have been on leave for a bit over a month now and am set to go back next week. I will have my five year anniversary there very soon and although I've gotten the best reviews I make terrible money. I also have to drive about twenty five minutes each way there which is not good in our terrible winters, but around here where everyone lives in tiny towns it's just what we have to do.

In my tiny little town our neighbors are building and opening a gas station. They are self made people who have a tractor business and have done VERY well for themselves. My husband has known them for years and years and by all accounts they are very good people. Well they contacted me today about possibly working at their gas station because I had been interested when I first heard about it. They are planning on having food there too as many of our gas stations do so I asked them if they were looking for cashiers or cooks to which the text reply said both. Then I asked what the starting pay was and it is about .12 cents more than I make now. This obviously isn't earth shattering money but this place is literally two seconds from my house. I could walk there and not spend any money.

I have been hesitant about it because I'm afraid that if for some reason it didn't work out things would get weird and they are our neighbors. I also am definitely not ready to give up my other job. I asked them if they would be willing to let me do two shifts a week and they said that was just fine I could do whatever hours I wanted. So my plan is to do that along with probably two shifts a week or sometimes more at my regular job and then of course school. I feel like it would be foolish of me not to at least try it with it being a smidge more money and right by my house. It would save so much money and be such a relief to not have to drive especially in crap weather to work all the time. I think it also might help me to not be so burnt out doing the two different jobs. Right now I'm heading back into the scary Christmas season at my job so having to not work as much there might not be too bad.

I'm just wondering if I'm making a bad decision. I don't know exactly when this place is opening up but it looks like within the next month or so. I'm feeling pretty good right now and I don't want to bite off more than I can chew and send myself spiraling down again. I also plan on staying in school next semester so that plays a part in this too. My husband and I talked about it and he said if it didn't work out for any reason I could just tell them that and move on which is true.

Any thoughts on this? I go to talk to them tomorrow and will have more info. At this point I feel more excitement than worry over this which I think is a good thing.

I also say go for it, it might just be perfect for you and you later decide to go full time and quit the other job. Having a job so close to home is perfect.

BB,

It sounds like a great idea to transition into the new job the way you describe...

Working a couple of shifts at the new place...and keeping the current job for now.

I had the same thought as D.S....

...eventually, you may find that you are really enjoying and doing well at the station...and you can have the option of getting more hours there, and leaving the boxing co.?

Finding balance of home, work and school is a challenge of course...but with your planning, coping skills and support, you can do very well at managing it all, I am sure.:)

Best wishes in whatever you decide! Keep us posted.:)

S.C.

SC is right, try working both and see if you like the new job, then make your decision. I think that is the best thing to do. Don't over due it, just take a few shifts and see.