So I have possibly two opportunities here for my other 3 days…
Flexible work that is casual and pays well but is absolutely braindead and will not further my career whatsoever, would be working solo or with other casuals who I probably won’t give a crap about. And requires regular interstate travel. Still, unlikely to burn out as I can choose to not work whenever I want, and lots of upcoming work in the May-June period.
Permanent PT work that makes better use of my skills. Will require commitment, is more challenging but could also be mentally/emotionally taxing, higher chance of burning out if I’m not careful. Definitely no scope to be as flexible as #1 in terms of taking time off. But is based close to home, will definitely advance my career, work with very well regarded professionals. Haven’t discussed pay.
I don’t need permanent employment right now - ideally just need to make bank before July and then take it easier for a year while I finish my degree - plus I love being able to go somewhere different each time, and the flexibility is REALLY tempting, like massively so, on a practical and personal level… I don’t actually want to go back to full time hours really.
I would’ve gone for #1 straightaway if not for #2 cropping up first.
But having heard #2 out, it does seem like a better medium to long term option and could make me feel more fulfilled and connected IF I manage my time and energy right. I’m torn!
I definitely appreciate that breathing space especially as the work is not desk based (but also not physically taxing). I wouldn’t do it forever but it is a nice option in between, wish I’d found out about it earlier this year tbh.
It’s flexible in that there’s no commitment to ongoing work on either side. I could go for 3 days one week and then not the next, if that makes sense. Rather than having to commit to 3 days every week for months
How much time do you have to think about your options?
Ultimately It’ll come down to your wellbeing and health vs needing fancial stability.
Option 1 could be great if it continued on for awhile and also the flexibility it offers.
Option 2 would give you stability, possible advancement and longer term work at the cost of a higher emotional load and loss of flexibility. Being close to home also would be a plus in my book.
I have a couple of weeks to decide on option 2. If I go with option 1, I will need to shift my current working days to accommodate, but that may take a few extra weeks, so no immediate cash sadly.
So I have possibly two opportunities here for my other 3 days…
Flexible work that is casual and pays well but is absolutely braindead and will not further my career whatsoever, would be working solo or with other casuals who I probably won’t give a crap about. And requires regular interstate travel. Still, unlikely to burn out as I can choose to not work whenever I want, and lots of upcoming work in the May-June period.
Permanent PT work that makes better use of my skills. Will require commitment, is more challenging but could also be mentally/emotionally taxing, higher chance of burning out if I’m not careful. Definitely no scope to be as flexible as #1 in terms of taking time off. But is based close to home, will definitely advance my career, work with very well regarded professionals. Haven’t discussed pay.
I don’t need permanent employment right now - ideally just need to make bank before July and then take it easier for a year while I finish my degree - plus I love being able to go somewhere different each time, and the flexibility is REALLY tempting, like massively so, on a practical and personal level… I don’t actually want to go back to full time hours really.
I would’ve gone for #1 straightaway if not for #2 cropping up first.
But having heard #2 out, it does seem like a better medium to long term option and could make me feel more fulfilled and connected IF I manage my time and energy right. I’m torn!
I call braindead work work that leaves my mind free to think what I ever want.
I definitely appreciate that breathing space especially as the work is not desk based (but also not physically taxing). I wouldn’t do it forever but it is a nice option in between, wish I’d found out about it earlier this year tbh.
I’m having a hard time braining flexible and regularly interstate at the same time. That needs forward planning surely?
It’s flexible in that there’s no commitment to ongoing work on either side. I could go for 3 days one week and then not the next, if that makes sense. Rather than having to commit to 3 days every week for months
How much time do you have to think about your options?
Ultimately It’ll come down to your wellbeing and health vs needing fancial stability.
Option 1 could be great if it continued on for awhile and also the flexibility it offers.
Option 2 would give you stability, possible advancement and longer term work at the cost of a higher emotional load and loss of flexibility. Being close to home also would be a plus in my book.
I have a couple of weeks to decide on option 2. If I go with option 1, I will need to shift my current working days to accommodate, but that may take a few extra weeks, so no immediate cash sadly.