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[Cdnwmn 0]

On Monday of this week, I started a new job with the Boise State Library. It has been an easy week - orientation, meetings and a bit of work to start with.

After me complaining about not having a job and finally getting one, now I'm not so sure about this job. I know I should not be complaining. The people have been wonderful, no problem there. I'm find though there is a lot of responsibility and tons of work that comes with the job at $7.41 an hour. There is no future raises. I was told they just got a raise not long ago and it had been quite a while since the previous raise as in years. I also have about a 40 minute commute to Boise every morning (due to traffic- normally this is a 20 minute drive) and an hour's commute back home again. No free parking. I'm beginning to wonder if this is worth it. Don't get me wrong, I'm not afraid of hard work nor having to do tons of work. I'm 47 years old and just want to find a job that I'll be happy with for the rest of my life.

Do you think I might feel a bit better about things once I've gone through job shadowing?

[Jasman0717 9]

Wow, you have a lot of over-head. I have a friend in the Philippines that spends about 150 pesos (a little less than $3) a day getting to and from work and lunch and she only makes 200 pesos a day. I guess the important thing is to you enjoy it, is if fulfilling?

Edited April 7, 2006 by jasman0717

[Cdnwmn 0]

Wow, you have a lot of over-head. I have a friend in the Philippines that spends about 150 pesos (a little less than $3) a day getting to and from work and lunch and she only makes 200 pesos a day. I guess the important thing is to you enjoy it, is if fulfilling?

Yeah I know what you are saying. I guess after so many years of commuting (in the past) and fighting traffic, I'm tired of that part alone. I think I would rather have something in town where I live - just get there, get home again. I'll see how it goes next week and then make some kind of decision. Thanks.

[TracyTN 237]

Bless your heart. I don't think you should feel 'guilty' for finally getting a job after not being able to work, and it not being ideal for you. Sure you're glad to have the work but it still sucks that its so inconvenient (not to mention a lot of grief for not much pay). We spend a lot of our time at work, so we at least need it to be as much of what we want it to be as possible.

The good thing is that its easier to find another job while you're already in one. I hope you can find something more convenient for you.

[pax 0]

Bless your heart. I don't think you should feel 'guilty' for finally getting a job after not being able to work, and it not being ideal for you. Sure you're glad to have the work but it still sucks that its so inconvenient (not to mention a lot of grief for not much pay). We spend a lot of our time at work, so we at least need it to be as much of what we want it to be as possible.

The good thing is that its easier to find another job while you're already in one. I hope you can find something more convenient for you.

Yes, that's a good point. Try not to think of this job as being the last one you'll ever have. Once you have your foot in the door someplace and start to create some U.S. job history for yourself, you immediately become much more attractive to employers. Even lifelong, native-born Americans will tell you that the first job you get here is the hardest!

I don't think there's anything wrong with learning from where you are while keeping your eyes on the stars, so to speak. Good luck.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

It's better (IMO) to look for a new job while you are still working. So wait and see if something better pops up.

[rejane 1]

When i arrived to the US and couldn t work because of no Ead.

As soon as i got my EAD, I went job hunting and got a job, it wasn t the best job and money at first but i got to know people with who I was working.

Unfortunaly my job ended 2 weeks ago and I decided to look for a new job, I didn t had problem finding one

I think it s important to take the job that you are offer you get more luck to get hired while working.

No job it s easy and not everybody like s job.

As i said my first job wasn t the best, but i got to met new people and to see different things out there.

[almaty 19]

It's better (IMO) to look for a new job while you are still working. So wait and see if something better pops up.

i totally agree....

[Kajikit 65]

sounds like the library job is actually going to wind up COSTING you money

[almaty 19]

also, bribes to the library policeman..wait a minute. that's just me

[ladybutterfly 0]

It may take a few weeks to get settled into your new job, I know it did with me anyway. I would definately start looking for another job though as even if you do start to enjoy it, the company are having a laugh by paying you minimum wage with your age and experience!

Edited April 7, 2006 by ladybutterfly

[Jasman0717 9]

Claudeth keeps saying she needs a job...for what

[kc456 0]

Seems like a pretty low paying job. I'd stick with it a few months and see if you can do better -- less commute or better pay.

[hockeygal 0]

HI - I'm probably a little late in responding, but congrats (I think?) I agree with the others that you will have an easier time finding soemthing else when the pressure is not as "on".

I've seen a few of your posts, and I have to say as I am headed, eventually, to your area, it all makes me a little worried! I received my not-so-helpful job finder book in the mail yesterday from the Chamber of COmmerce, and I found the average wages were much lower than anything I am used to. I am hoping the cost of living down there is a whole lot cheaper, but it didn't seem to be from the stats...

[daisy16 0]

The job could be worth the inconveniences. Why not give it a couple of weeks before you get fed up? You can think of it as a stepping stone to something you really want and would be happy with.