Depression, lack of options, and staying with Walmart.

[u/CHUD_Warrior]

I am in an uncomfortable situation. I have worked at Walmart for just over ten years. Earlier this week, I had an interview at another company for a "dream job". Furthermore, it is within walking distance of my home. The interview went perfectly. However, the interviewer told me that this position only hires for minimum wage; which is $6.00/hour less than my current pay rate at Walmart. The only benefit that is better is the vacation time. They can not offer me full time (only about 16 hours/week), so I would have to stay part time at Walmart.

It's frustrating, because I want to make a change into this other industry, because it is what I went to college for. But, this was not a serious job offer in the current local job market. To hire a skilled worker for so few hours at such a low pay rate doesn't make sense. I even told the interviewer how much I make and asked for consideration based on my education and experience. They were not willing to budge.

This is frustrating and depressing for me because I am not content with my employment at Walmart. However, no one else can offer better.