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Acce

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OK, so my struggle right now is this; I had an interview for a position last week, at a Christian organisation. I was extremely excited, even though it was an hour and a half on train away from my home.

So I had my interview, felt a little cold in general, but I was myself, and they have offered me the job, however now, I am not sure what the right decision is, because while I would love to have a non-secular job, there are a few things I cannot ignore.

Like the fact that I would be travelling 3 hours each day (which I can deal with) however, I would have to leave home at 6am, and get home at 8pm. I would no longer be able to attend any bible studies. The organisation is not easy to get to, also, they require I work 13 weekends a year, once a month is 7 day working week, including Easter Long Weekend (which I am ok with, however, no additional pay, or reimbursement for travel of any kind is offered. And you have to travel a few hours to get to where is needed.) And it also pays min wage, very min wage.

So, obviously these things are rolling through my head, I currently have a secular job at the moment, which I am happy with, but I can no longer cover my expenses, such as.. a dying car lol. I do have other secular interviews lined up. But would love some advice. I have been praying on this heaps, and I still am confused, I feel like, I was meant to go for this interview, because it really put me at ease in knowing that I can do interviews, and I can be calm and confident etc.

But beyond that, I feel like I am being greedy, however at the same time, I am so not a greedy person, I am not materialistic in anyway, and if I didn't have to buy a car, I wouldn't. I just feel like, I need to consider that I have rent, and bills to pay also, and this position will barely cover those, including the cost of travel to get there.

Ok, I sound like a massive whinger, but thats whats in my head right now, and would love some feedback, both good and bad, whateva, just don't be to harsh, I am oversensitive lol.

Oh and I don't want to accept the position, if I am still looking elsewhere, as I feel that isn't fair of me to do, hence the MAJOR thought process right now.
 
Kathleen

Kathleen

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i , perosnally, would not take the job.
If your heart is not in it , what is the point.
Maybe these thoughts are a sign from God, telling you to find another path.
you, it seems to me, want to be able to reach out to people and help them, for me, i want to be a doctor and help people in a slighly diffrent way than yourself....
i would suggest you try and get a similar job near by. Maybe even just helping the church or a nursery or something propheatble , that will fullfill you untilll you have found a job u want.
God Bless
You are in my thoughts :)
 
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ChristopherMichael

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Maybe try and list out the things that are important to you about having a job. Like what your goals of having the job are. Pay for car, still have some free time, etc. Once you've done that, I'd lay out the different things each job offers, including the one you have now. That way you can find a way to objectively think about things a bit more.

God bless you,
- Topher
 
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Taelin

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I was kind of confused by reading your post... It seems you needed to be at the interview for self confidence but you do not want the job? Maybe it's time to look at it logically? Write out the pro's and con's and really pray about it. Having a job that is so time consuming will be hard to keep up if you're not in it whole heartedly... it's a lot of money to travel, and long hours that you wont ever be home... Also it wil be exhausting..... What do you plan to achieve by taking this job? Is it in the career path you feel called to do?
 
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Acce

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Hey guys, I really appreciated the advice.

I did not take the job, I picked up a few extra hours with my current job to help a little bit, and I have just started working for Christian Web - aka for RoboOp and yeh. God definately knows what He's doing!! Lots of prayer really helped me.

God Bless!!
 
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