Changing Jobs - Page 2

**Brother of Yeshua** · 09-01-2008, 01:30 PM

OK, looking for thoughts from others, as I've already talked to the people that matter most in my life (wife, parents). The next most important opinions to me are, of course, beasttoasters, as they will give it with impunity and never hold back (god bless the anonymity of internet).

My situation: Currently I work as a youth therapeutic counselor at a private company that provides care to adjudicated youth. These kids come from both probation and CYF services for about every reason you can think of.

Recently, I found an opportunity to work as a TSS wrap-around with autistic children that I feel would be beneficial to take, however, the catch is that I'd be changing jobs right as I have begun taking my master's classes this fall (I'm going for Marriage and Family Therapy).

PROS:

More flexible hours, i.e. I can work shorter days on my class days and longer days on the others
My earliest start time would be 8-830 instead of 645
No evenings
NO WEEKENDS
Comparable pay
Comparable benefits (as I understand it, there is no wait period to start them other than enrolling)
Working 1:1 with kids instead of a house full of mental health teenage girls (aren't they all?)
Less dumbass co-workers I'm working directly with
Different side of MH/social services that would give me more job experience for my future career
Larger company with more locations and room for advancement (including once I complete my MFT degree)

CONS:

I'd feel like I was letting down my kids
I'd feel like I was letting down my boss (not to brag, but I'm pretty much the best employee she has there, at least in the top 3), and I like and respect my supervisor
The potential stress of changing jobs in the midst of doing school
More wear and tear on my car driving places, as I'll most likely have multiple clients in a day (they do pay travel time and mileage reimbursment)
I hate change in general, it makes me anxious

Obviously the pros outnumber the cons, but I guess I just wanted to get some random people's outlook on my situation, and see what you guys have to say.

Thanks for your time and help!

**Opunaya** · 09-03-2008, 12:55 PM

Well, just be patient, something else could open up soon.

**Brother of Yeshua** · 09-03-2008, 05:34 PM

It's not like I even hate my job. It's just very overwhelming. The upside of staying where I am is I have an opportunity to intern where I am already employed during my internship year, and even have some of my 40 hour work week count towards my observation/clinical hours.

I guess this did all make me aware of being more open to opportunities that might not be part of my original game plan.

**Ristaron** · 09-03-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Brother of Yeshua

Thanks for all the help guys. Right now, like I said, there are no full time positions open, only part time. Which means those don't have benefits. I can't give up my 40 hours + full coverage since my wife needs regular access to medical attention (she is a severe asthmatic and has several deadly allergies, including peanuts). However, they are keeping me in mind, so something may open up.

I don't know what changed from friday to tuesday, but it was somewhat of a let down. Regardless, it has helped me process some things for future decisions, and everyone's advice was helpful.

Thanks again.

Yeah, the full time and benefits is usually a hinge matter...

Tosha · 10-24-2008, 05:59 AM

some changes are always associated with goodness,so take up the new job

**Opunaya** · 10-24-2008, 06:02 AM

"Some changes are always"...? Isn't that an oxymoron?