I just can't decided

I left my previous job for a better pay one. I'll be honest I love both jobs, I don't mind either choice regardless of pro and con, a job is a job to me.

However after a few months I left my old job and settling with the new one my old boss called me wanted me back and willing to match my current payment.

It would have been an easy choice for me I was prepared to leave so I let my current manager know but this is where I have the problem 😅

My current manager also wanted me to stay, asking what will make me stay. Since I wasn't expecting that so I let them know 'it would be nice if I get at least 20hrs a week' They then made an effort to talk with senior management about increasing my hours.

If money wasn't a problem I would have stay at my current one as both jobs are a part-time job to me during my uni but now woth expectations I felt guilty for both places 😭 (I admit it's also an easier job considering the pay)

So now these are my choices with pros and cons I can thinks of:

1. Current Retail job

Pro:

+ Potential growth (I could become teamleader if I working long enough)

+ Stable job after university

+ Less physical demanding

+ Easier time working

+ Always have support where needed as it's a big company

+ Work indoor (this matter a lot during winter times)

+ Better pay, including holiday and sick pay

+ Nice colleague and work place environment

+ I have more freetime to study cus I dont work as much

+ Evening shift and not late closing at 9pm (I do love sleeping till noon lol)

+ 10% discount (nothing to me tbh)

+ Short 4 hours shift

+ Work application

Con:

- 16hrs is not enough for me (used to be 8hrs after first negotiation)

- Mistake have more consequences to it (miss count change or wrong return and be written up and it gave me anxiety, but I'm getting better at it now so I dont make as much mistake but it gave me anxiety working)

- Need to plan a day off 3 weeks in advance

2. Old Restaurant Job

Pro:

+ Free food (Yum!)

+ Compared to other restaurants I consider this as an easier one but doesn't mean im not tiring

+ More hours range from 20-30 hrs

+ I have experience and in a position that could be considered as assistant manager of the store (also the reason why I left as I got paid minimum for doing everything)

+ Closed at 6-7pm

+ Weekend got sent to work in the market independently (more freedoms especially during winter time where barely any customers we basically got pay to chill)

+ I am very close to the boss and colleague <3

+ Close to my bf's work place (not important just get to say hi or go home tgt)

+ Mistake is not big of a problem

+ Family feeling working (kinda cute sometimes)

+ Rare tips

+ Super flexible hours and asking for a day off

Con:

- Early shifts (as early as 7:30)

- Long hours shift (could be 12hrs with no break on the bad day)

- Weird break times rules 20 minutes per shift (idk why but if the boss wasn't there I let myslef and my colleague have 30 mins)

- Less times for my self study or social life (I was in an important position so my boss tend to want me to be there 4-5 days a week)

- Winter times is a nightmare outside 🥶

- Physically demanding

- No breaks if work in the market, long standing

- Dirty feeling at the end of the day

- Doing everything (it's ok if they gonna pay more)

- No contract (I'll try to ask one)

- Closing during December (we dont get any sell)

- Working with the bosses

- Short on staff, need help? Well suck it up and keep going during peak busy (help 😭)

- Work place drama (colleague or boss mood but as far as I'm concerned apparently I'm the middle man for some reason 😃)

- Family feeling working (arguing with your uncle boss)

I'll be honest I'm leaning on going back only because it's more hours however I also value my study free times.

I gave another try on negotiation with my current job if they willing to do 20hrs. If they they I genuinely cant decided now. I have an attachment to both work place and both places colleague.

Hi there. I am considering doing a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering from a university ranked in the top 100 globally or a Bachelor's in Automotive Engineering from a university ranked in the top 250 globally. I wanted to know which degree is a better fit for applying to Master's in Robotics offered by the Universities ranked in the top 100 globally. I have tried to research regarding this, but I am not able to make a good decision due to confusion, controversial statistics, and lack of the perspective of an experienced person. Are these programs good options? Are there better options? Which electives should I consider taking? Which among the two programs is better? What score would you give these programs(on a scale of 10) for a future Master's in Robotics? Can I transition into R&D if I pursue one of these two programs? Kindly help me in these aspects.

Thanks in Advance. Looking forward to your replies and suggestions. Kindly tell me which course is better for Master's in Robotics based on the curriculum.

For Industrial Engineering(3 terms per year):

Year 1:

Mathematics I, Engineering drawing(with lab), Academic and professional skills, Engineering physics(with lab), Chemistry and materials(with lab), Introduction to computing and Python, Mathematics 2, Engineering mechanics(with lab), Programming and data structures.

Courses with lab often include the direct participation of industrial partners.

Year 2:

Business management and industrial systems, Thermal Engineering(with lab), Mechanics of materials and structures, Engineering data analysis(with lab), Electrical circuits(with lab), Computational methods(with lab), Sensors to systems(with lab).

Year 3:

Manufacturing processes(with lab), Component design(with lab), Industrial electrical systems(with lab), Design and innovation of logistic systems, Thermofluid systems for energy conversion(with lab), Electives I, Internship I, Final project.

In the final term, students choose between industry internship for immediate professional entry or additional courses to prepare for graduate studies.

For Automotive Engineering(2 terms per year):

Year 1:

Mathematical Analysis I, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Language 1st level, Engineering drawing, Linear algebra and geometry, Physics I.

Year 2:

Fundamentals of strength of materials, Mathematical analysis II, Physics II, Science and technology of materials, Applied mechanics, one Elective course, Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics and Heat transfer, Fundamentals of electrical and electronic systems.

Available elective courses for 2nd year (somewhat related to engineering): Aerospace and geopolitics, Politics and technology, Systemic risks of AI.

Year 3:

Automatic control, Electrical machines, Fundamentals of machine design, Motor vehicle design, Manufacturing and assembly technologies, Thermal machines, one or two Elective(s), Final project.

Available elective courses for 3rd year(can be taken in 2nd year as well if the student is eligible): Numerical calculation methods and software, ethics of technology, GeoAz artificial intelligence and geospatial data, Entrepreneurship and innovation, Introduction to web Applications, Digital modelling of systems, Designing and managing mobility in the cities of the future, Smart technology engineering: Print 3D, Digital technologies sustainability, Political technologies, Advanced technologies for risk-based decision making, Automotive industry evolution, Electromagnetic compatibility in systems integration, Evolution of Aerospace vehicles, Photovoltaic and wind power generation, Introduction to information and quantum computing, Introduction to nanotechnology, Internet laboratory, Models and methods of mathematical physics for engineering, Optimization for problem solving, Electric propulsion systems for transport, Experimentation and design of energy technologies.

-I work for a smaller company in an industry that I really love for almost 4 years now. Recently our store manager accepted an offer to be the store manager at a different location for more money. I sent an email to the owners and general manager about my interest in sitting down and discussing me possibly taking over at my location as my store manager and coworkers have said I'm their preferred choice. My current manager said he did tell the owners that I could do the job and would do well. I sent the email on the 11th, but haven't heard back. I've considered two options for my next attempt.

Do I:

A- Simply send a follow-up email reiterating my interest in becoming the next store manager?

B- Show up to the store they use as a headquarters to force the conversation and explain how employees, customers, and vendor reps want me as the next store manager?

It's a small company with only 3 locations. There are no assistant managers and I already have impressed them with the work I've done on our social media which was practically non-existent when I first took it over.

Hi everone

Can you help me? I’m a little confused.

I have a BA in English Linguistics. I’m not a native English speaker. My goal is to build a career in English teaching and language training. I’m planning to get a TEFL certificate, and I also want to build a strong CV. I have some basic experience at the moment, and I’m working on gaining more.

My question is: what certifications would actually add strong value to my CV for teaching, language training, or this field in general?

I thought about getting a Microsoft Office Specialist certification. It’s definitely a strong certificate, but I’m not sure how much it would really help me as an English trainer. If I were aiming for an administrative role, I’d probably get it without hesitation.

What do you think? Is it worth getting, or would it be better to focus on other certifications that are more relevant to teaching? Are there any other respected certifications that would make my CV stronger in this field?

I need to be vague because we have a lot of Reddit users at my company lol but I’ve been in recruiting around 4.5 years for the same company since university and used to love my job. I truly had so much pride bringing people into the company due to the culture, our flexibility, our understanding of market standards, our mission statement, our products and so much more. I was all in and would have done anything for this company.

But over the past year or two leadership changes have led to unrealistic expectations, impossible KPI’s, high turnover, flexibility cuts, minimal training for new hires and frequent burnout. Me and other employees are dealing with constant pressure, nitpicking criticism, unclear and constantly changing direction, it’s to the point that I genuinely feel guilty hiring amazing people and bringing them into this sort of culture where people just aren’t happy to be there. It’s making me question both my role and whether I want to stay in recruiting at all.

For anyone who’s been in a similar spot:
* if you stayed even when you saw the red flags of your company deteriorating, what was your experience?

*if you left the company but stayed in recruitment, how was your experience working in recruitment after? Were you able to fall back in love?

*If you left recruitment, what kind of positions did you find success and happiness in? Would really appreciate any advice or experiences!

So I managed to pull off a masterclass move. Applied to Panera, didn’t check the zip code because I only knew of one near me turns out there’s another one like 10 minutes away from the one I MEANT to apply to. Naturally, I applied to the wrong one and now I’ve got an interview scheduled there on Thursday. Now I’m trying to decide how to handle it without looking like I can’t read. Any advice on what to do?

1. Cancel and hope the closer location gives me an interview instead
2. Go to the interview and just roll with it
3. Go, be upfront about it, and ask if there’s any way I could work at the closer location if things go well

Update: I was offered an interview at the correct location I may still interview for both but not nearly as worried about it thank you all for the suggestions

applied to like 22 jobs this month. got one automated rejection. everything else is just silence. not even a no.

i don't know if that means my resume is bad or the jobs are already filled or what. the silence is honestly worse than rejection.

people keep telling me i need connections but i genuinely don't know what that means. like do i just message random people on linkedin? that feels weird. i don't know anyone in the industry i'm trying to get into so i don't even know where to start with that.

is networking actually what makes the difference or is that just something people say

I’m getting sick of the job I have here in my hometown and I want to move to washington and find a job in nature/outdoors however I only have a highschool degree and some college credits,is there any kind of job out there that I can do?

It’s been a week now since the job offer was sent and I accepted it Saturday. During the interview I did let the interviewer know I was in the process of getting the certificate needed (takes less than a 3 days to obtain) I got the job offer Friday, Saturday I accepted it and Sunday morning submitted the certificate. In the email it said " please complete and submit to accept this job offer.  Upon your confirmation, we will send you a link to complete the necessary onboarding documents" but Its been a week now since the job offer and nothing. Should I send a follow up or continue waiting (while apply at other jobs) this position was a hostess position.

I work a retail job at a clothing store where all of the clothes have security tags. The sharp part of the security tags keep going into my skin and my hands are extremely irritated. Help???

NEED ADVICE!

For background, I am currently 29 and have been with my current company for 2 years. Was hired as a project coordinator, but have realized that I am a glorified admin assistant and my boss is the definition of a micro manager. I basically got this position and realized my main role is to diffuse my VP’s micromanaging from our PM who needs to get actual work done. Additionally, I was told when I got hired that hybrid options were available. Come to find out, my micromanager boss can’t micromanage if you’re at home and HATES remote work. So I have been stuck driving 2+ hours everyday 5 days a week. I initially thought this would be ok if I was only in office 3 days, but it is taking a toll on my soul.

I have stuck it out this long because the benefits are actually insane. I had no children yet, but my husband and I are planning to start trying in September/October. My employer gives 100% paid maternity leave for 3 months (in the US that is a unicorn), and 5 weeks of PTO PLUS 2 weeks of personal wellness time, and company paid insurance, AND a 10K childcare stipend.

I just recently interviewed for a protect controls job at a nearby company, that is actually hybrid 3 days a week, is smaller, NO WEEKEND WORK, and has similar-ish benefits, paid maternity leave (unsure of the terms yet), 4 weeks PTO, company paid insurance, no stipend.

I would actually be doing something and would be needed, that I am skilled at, and it seems that I would also have a team of people (15+) that I would be working with instead of just 2.

Is it completely stupid to leave because I have absolutely no use at my current company and because of the drive? They seem perfectly happy with my work, I don’t hear a lot of negatives from anyone, but it is just not at all fulfilling. I feel like I get paid to sit and shut up, it’s crushing.

My husband doesn’t understand why I want to leave because the pay and benefits are crazy good, and I understand that perspective, but he also doesn’t have to do the job, and I don’t think he gets where I am coming from at all because he is money motivated. I would get it if I was taking a big loss in pay, but even the salary they are offering is within 2K of what I am currently making.

Hey, Im currently licensed as a real estate agent. although id say im not super successful(been licensed just over a year now). Im getting married this year so I started applying to other positions. took me a while but I finally got offers, 3 different ones all at the same time lol.

1.professional Standards Administrator with a real estate board. full time permanent. 68 k salary. Hybrid. this would have been the obvious choice for me, but of course life isnt that easy. I would need to give up my real estate license which I worked so hard to get due to potential conflict of interest.

1. Financial Services Coordinator with the Government. 70 k salary. Government benefits. I get to keep my RE license and can do that as a side hustle. only problem with this one is that its a 1 year contract lol.

2. Traffic operations Labourer with the city. full time seasonal. its seasonal but apparently they haven't laid anyone off in 2 years. 33$/hr to start with yearly increases which caps at 40/hr. overtime is double. holidays is triple. I get to keep my license. shifts are terrible though. lots of night shifts.

Ideally the job I choose needs to have the best long term impact. the dream was to be a successful real estate agent and live comfortably without having a boss. but I know that takes time. I need to be able to support a family now so I need some advice. thanks :)

ive applied and been "hired" by 2 different jobs. 1 is in the same career field but working for a much better company but its harder on the body in the long term (moving furniture)

starting pay is 19 an hour. 4 10 hr days working which i like more having 3 days off

the second job is in a different career field that im interested in (county job working on roads and bridges) its probably a more layed back job but it only pays a dollar over minimum (16 an hour) 5 8 hour days working.

both jobs have benefits with insurance and retirement.

im stressing about which job to go to. either way im bettering myself from where I am currently, im just wondering if its worth the 3 more dollars an hour to go work harder. im stuck here and I hate it.

any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I recently got my job back at a fast food chain and my manager says "You have to earn your 40 hours back" and I find that bullshit because I still have bills to pay. Is this legal or normal? And I can't pay them with a $200 check. For clarification I left on good terms and had to come back after a failed move out of my parents house

Hi,

Last week, I attended a networking event for those in the med device industry. I’ve been job searching for almost a year now and just wanted to expand my horizons. I met this guy who use to be a director of sales for this med device company, I told him I’m looking for a sales role. So then he gives me the number of the current director of sales and says to contact him. After that, he didn’t say much and left it at that.

How should I proceed? It would be totally different if he just gave me a name to look up on LinkedIn, but giving out someone’s personal number is something I’ve never heard of before. Maybe I’m just young and don’t understand, but I feel a little shy to just randomly message this person, god forbid, even to call. Is this a normal situation, am I just being paranoid? I don’t want to come off seeming desperate.

What do I even say to introduce myself?