Two jobs.

Alright,

So I have two part-time jobs. Both are Nursing Home/Convalescent homes. One is 5mns away, and the other one is around 30-40mns away [sadly].

I just started working at the one that's faraway and with gas prices being so ridiculous I've been spending a good chunk of that jobs paycheck on just putting gas on my car. The other job is fine 'cause I can walk there if I really wanted to and still be on time for my shift.

So it's been a few weeks now, and I'm starting to wonder if this was such a good idea. I mean I still get to keep the rest of the check that doesn't go to gas, but sometimes depending on if I have a lot of hours at the faraway job, most of it just goes on paying for me to get there.

I don't know. One part of me is telling me that I should stick to it and see if I get more hours. Another part is telling me to stay there til I find a closer-second job. And the last part is telling me to quit.

I'm still weighing everything down and waiting a few more weeks to see if anything changes or something. We'll see...

[pellaz]

30-40 isn't bad, if you dont drive a land barge.

[Bowyn Aerrow]

In this economy I say hold on to the job while you look for better/closer.

It will look good on your application that you are looking for another job - it shows that you are interested in working.

And you have a valid reason to be looking for work closer to home, one that most prospective employers will see as you being frugal.

Yeah, I drive a Volkswagen Bug, lol. And it's actually been okay with gas. I guess I just got used to not paying much for gas for so long by having a job nearby.

And yeah, I think I will hold on to it til I find something that closer. That few dollars going in the bank, doesn't hurt ;]

Thaankz!

[gilhooly]

Stay until you find something better. Leave if you hate the job. Driving is alright, turn up the music and avoid speeding tickets. Stevie Ray Vaughan got me 3 speeding tickets, I forgot to look at the spedometer. No matter what, have some fun. The only thing you remember later is whether you had some fun.

Originally Posted by gilhooly

Stay until you find something better. Leave if you hate the job. Driving is alright, turn up the music and avoid speeding tickets. Stevie Ray Vaughan got me 3 speeding tickets, I forgot to look at the spedometer. No matter what, have some fun. The only thing you remember later is whether you had some fun.

Thanks, yeah I don't mind the drive. It gives me time to think and listen to music I like, and meeting new people is nice, was just thinking about in the long run :]

[ceez]

maybe you could find some place to live in between the two jobs, I had to drive 45 minutes to class everyday and I enjoyed the drive but gas does add up, I was spending $40 a week but I only had one part time job. if you can stand the second job though I would say keep it until you can find something closer.

I am currently looking, gladly enough the place I'm in can transfer employee's if another location is in need of the position I'm in.