I'm getting a big raise, and a promotion! And the chance to pick my own schedule. Do I want to work full time? Part time?
So, I've run numbers on top of numbers and then ran some more numbers. I'll save you the details of all those numbers.
While working part time vs full time obviously has some implications as far as pensions and banking goes, the reality is working full time there comes with the need to rent and board in Work Town which is $$$$. The math actually says I'd have slightly more money left at the end of the month working part time and commuting each day. Here's my two favorite options with the considerations that matter to us horsey people:
While working part time vs full time obviously has some implications as far as pensions and banking goes, the reality is working full time there comes with the need to rent and board in Work Town which is $$$$. The math actually says I'd have slightly more money left at the end of the month working part time and commuting each day. Here's my two favorite options with the considerations that matter to us horsey people:
Work three long days, have 4 days off every week
The three work days would just be me working and commuting. It's a nasty commute, so no barn time Mon-Wed. However, every weekend would be a 4 day weekend!
Work regular hours 5 days a week
This means I'd be back boarding at EC's barn near Work Town, and able to ride or take lessons most evenings. A nice, normal schedule, but living and working away from home all week.
Which would you choose?
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| Bridget is happy to sleep anywhere, she doesn't care what I decide |
First off, congratulations with the promotion!! What a great opportunity for you - to be fully in charge of your work life like that!
ReplyDeleteAs for choosing... would they allow you to flip flop between full and part time? In the sense of when it's Winter time, would you be more inclined to work full time and in the Summer work part time?? I imagine it would be taking advantage of the system, but I myself prefer to work longer hours in the Winter vs the Summer!
Good luck deciding!!
Sadly no,because that would be ideal. Once I decide, it's in the contract 'forever'. Our budgets are super tight and regulated. My workplace doesn't like change, lol.
DeleteSuch big decisions. I would lean towards working 3 long days but that's probably because it's similar to me: I work 4 longer days and have 3 off. I love it.
ReplyDeleteCan you have some part of it as 'work from home'?
No more working from home (well, I mean technically I can keep doing it until someone says 'stop', but I can't get it put in the contract and made official/untouchable) I'm so tempted to do the three days, but my more responsible SO is quite concerned about the less hours of work/gross income affecting my pension and future choices like loans and mortgages. He's right, of course, but I'm way more "YOLO, baby!"
DeleteI might do the 3 long days for the 4 days off :D
ReplyDeleteI'm leaning heavily towards this. 4 days to do whatever I want > 3 sh!tty days, or 5 'ok' days.
Deletewow i am so happy you are respected at your job that is great (And amazing too what is that like? Hear my bitterness? LOL)....so such a choice. I hate for you to have to be away from home so much so I have to say i would be more likely to lean toward the 3 days but understand if you choose the 5 days too. Tough call!
ReplyDeleteIm sorry yours is not so good, my job actually sucked as far as respectful coworkers until recently, but guess who is replacing the coworker who made my life difficult? Me! :) I'm leaning towards three days too.
Delete3 days on and 4 days off sounds like really awesome flexibility! Lots to consider tho
ReplyDeleteMuch to think on :)
DeleteI'd be working 3 days on/4 days off. It'll be a sucky 3 days, but you can be home with your honey and have 4 days off every week!
ReplyDeleteIt seems the vote is unanimous! :)
DeleteCongratulations! And that is SO awesome about having options for your work schedule. Very, very cool.
ReplyDeleteI work 4 10-hour days, so I'd vote for shorter work week, longer weekend. I don't know about you, but I find that having a longer weekend really helps me rest and recharge for work. I also love having the flexibility to do small trips on my days off that wouldn't be possible with 2-day weekends.
However, I do admit that it is hard to work 10-hour days with a 40 minute commute on either side of them. I leave my house at 530am and, after spending a bit of time with the horses who are in the same town I work in, don't get home before 7pm most days. It's also a hassle to work throughout business hours for other businesses and be unable to get to the bank or post office during my work days without acute planning. For me though, the benefit of 3-days off still outweighs the cost of the longer work-week days.
Thanks for the input. Your schedule sounds a lot like what I'm considering. It's great to hear it's working for you!
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