Ok so I need to get a 2nd job. The hubby's lack of wanting to get one has left me to the task (don't get me started). Anyone here have experience with working 2 jobs? What are your experiences that you'd pass on to someone? I'm looking into another flower shop and think it would be great to learn from a different perspective. I'm thinking for the holiday season. What can I expect for the holiday season as far as tasks,duties, etc? I'm looking to be a shop/designer assistant again.
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Tracy D'Amico
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I would be very hesitant to hire someone who works at another shop that is anywhere near mine, unless it was a contract driver .... just a thought. And my previous boss freaked when I tried to freelance for a wedding shop when I was first living on my own and needed extra $$. He offered to help me find more ways to help him instead of dividing my attentions (read:loyalty). I didn't understand at the time, but certainly do now.
I did hire someone who was working 2 days at a shop 40+ miles from here, and that worked out very well. Now he's all mine.
I did hire someone who was working 2 days at a shop 40+ miles from here, and that worked out very well. Now he's all mine.
Tracy,
I totally get what you're saying. I'm a VERY loyal person...almost to a fault. I was going to try to find something closer to my home....where I work now is a good 20 minutes away. I thought about this exact subject when comtemplating the 2nd job thing. I was even thinking of just trying to do silks for extra income but thought it'd be faster to just go for the 2nd job.
I totally get what you're saying. I'm a VERY loyal person...almost to a fault. I was going to try to find something closer to my home....where I work now is a good 20 minutes away. I thought about this exact subject when comtemplating the 2nd job thing. I was even thinking of just trying to do silks for extra income but thought it'd be faster to just go for the 2nd job.
LJVF
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A lot of shops will carry an employee through the slow periods, it's sort of an investment in this person so they can reap the rewards of this person's experience during the peak periods.
Most shops will frown on having to share an employee.
Most shops will frown on having to share an employee.
Connie
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While I was teaching, I worked part time for a few hours at night. At the time it was difficult to have to leave my very young daughters, and I worried about whether I was putting finances before the twins. Finally I realized that it was because of them that I was working a few nights a week. They have turned out fine. Today is their 26th birthday, and we are very close.
I tell you this because I know you have young children, and you'll probably fret about this same thing. Sometimes we wives have to step up to the plate when Hubby won't or can't.
Make crock pot suppers and other very easy recipes, and don't allow anyone to guilt-trip you. Good luck to you.
I tell you this because I know you have young children, and you'll probably fret about this same thing. Sometimes we wives have to step up to the plate when Hubby won't or can't.
Make crock pot suppers and other very easy recipes, and don't allow anyone to guilt-trip you. Good luck to you.
CHERYL BAKIN
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Aileen:
If I worked in a flower shop, I would not look for a sencond flowr shop job...especially at the holidays!
Both shops will probably want you at exactly the same time.
Look for another job with a Walmart, Target, Walgreens Drugs, or similar store that does night stocking (open 24/7). You will have less conflicts to deal with, and may make more money.
Good luck,
cheryl
If I worked in a flower shop, I would not look for a sencond flowr shop job...especially at the holidays!
Both shops will probably want you at exactly the same time.
Look for another job with a Walmart, Target, Walgreens Drugs, or similar store that does night stocking (open 24/7). You will have less conflicts to deal with, and may make more money.
Good luck,
cheryl
Sher
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Cheryl is spot on...my manager works at Tarjjay part time, gets a discount and can tell them when she can work..makes 3 bucks more an hour than when she is with me....might work better with your kids...would you like me to call the hubby....lol just kidding but I do have a big boot you can borrow to get him off the couch if that is where he currently is at! lol
You, two jobs, husband no job... that's for another thread but I'm with Sher. I have boots too.
I still work two jobs not in related fields.
I did work three jobs several years ago after my marriage ended. Two were in flower shops (in two different towns), and one was with Social Services. It was exhausting but we do what we have to to survive life.
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I still work two jobs not in related fields.
I did work three jobs several years ago after my marriage ended. Two were in flower shops (in two different towns), and one was with Social Services. It was exhausting but we do what we have to to survive life.
V
I picked up a job working weekend banquets at a local venue.
With a son in college, husband also back working on a masters (and unemployed) and our Michigan economy in the tank the extra $$ is needed.
you do what you have to. There is nothing wrong with honest work. good luck.
With a son in college, husband also back working on a masters (and unemployed) and our Michigan economy in the tank the extra $$ is needed.
you do what you have to. There is nothing wrong with honest work. good luck.
Hubby does have a job...he's a Marine....it's just that we definitely could use the extra help right now. This isn't the first time that he wasn't willing to go that extra mile...it's like dejavu from 10 years ago. I don't know the whole thing just....I mean it's just better that I focus on what I need to do rather than what he's not doing at the moment...then I will go from there. I'll have to just keep my head up about it. Nothing will come from my anger right now.
Connie
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It is important to know when you can do something about a situation and when you cannot. It seems that you are a wise woman.
good luck, if you are in a small market you can probably work two stores to get enough hours to survive.if not and your trying to blend two full time jobs, one will be upset at holiday....If you can get your employer to give you a set schedule it might work,I have had as many as 3 jobs at a time and ultimatley you must choose which one makes you the happiest, as they will be mad at you come holiday...as an employer in these eco,times I would approve of having serveral partime people and then have them all full time during holidays...to each is a different story,hope this gives you some thought
Thanks for your input!! My boss is on vacation right now and I didn't have a chance to speak to her about what I am considering. I'm not even sure if I will be needing the 2nd job at this point since I don't know how much of a workload I will be facing this season. When we talk and she says otherwise then I will definitely be out there looking for the 2nd job! Goodness 3 jobs!! AYE!
Aileen,
I can relate to what you're going thru, only my situation is a bit different.
I married a guy 13 years older than me when I was 43. Didn't really give much thought to "what will happen when he's 65?"
Well, he didn't even wait til 65... he retired at 62, while we still had triplets in 9th grade, and a preschooler. Not good! So I went back to work, but making $8/hr. wasn't getting it. I have changed fields and now make $18, but only work half time.
I try to occasionally nag him sweetly about him ALSO working half time... he makes a half-as*ed effort every now and then, but really doesn't want to work. AND it's not easy finding work when you're 66!
So we do what we must do. Good luck finding something that works for you.
I can relate to what you're going thru, only my situation is a bit different.
I married a guy 13 years older than me when I was 43. Didn't really give much thought to "what will happen when he's 65?"
Well, he didn't even wait til 65... he retired at 62, while we still had triplets in 9th grade, and a preschooler. Not good! So I went back to work, but making $8/hr. wasn't getting it. I have changed fields and now make $18, but only work half time.
I try to occasionally nag him sweetly about him ALSO working half time... he makes a half-as*ed effort every now and then, but really doesn't want to work. AND it's not easy finding work when you're 66!
So we do what we must do. Good luck finding something that works for you.
I have worked 2 jobs and hated it, I have to say.
But, you are a mom and you have an outside job, so really this would be a 3rd job. For serious.
There are 2 ways to make ends meet. One is more money, one is cutting back expenses. I know you had your garage sale, maybe there are other creative ways to bring in $.
Good luck!
But, you are a mom and you have an outside job, so really this would be a 3rd job. For serious.
There are 2 ways to make ends meet. One is more money, one is cutting back expenses. I know you had your garage sale, maybe there are other creative ways to bring in $.
Good luck!
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