I am currently in the throws of trying to decide what to do with my life. Well, at least my work life. You see, I got a job as a maid in March, and while it's a job and better than nuthin, it's not my dream job. When you clean 10 houses a week, you make $14/hr, but due to the economy, I'm still not up to 10 houses a week, and only making $12/hr. On top of that, although most weeks I clean about 6-8 houses, some weeks I clean as few as 3, and that's not much bacon on my paycheck. But, once again, in this economy, I'm glad for what I have and wouldn't be thinking of leaving except for one thing. On my financial aid, I was approved for $2500 per semester for work study, meaning I can get a job on campus. I am having a really hard time deciding if I should do that, so I'm gonna list the pros and cons of both and see what you think.
Maid/pros:
I already have it.
I'm good at it.
It's year round.
It's only during the weekdays, no weekends/evenings.
It pays pretty well, when there's actually work.
Maid/cons:
It wears me plum out.
It's inconsistent.
I have to travel (around the area anyway).
I never know what my schedule will be.
School job/pros:
It'll be on campus, easier to get to.
They'll probably be more understanding when I have papers or tests.
MIGHT be able to get a job where I can study while working.
School job/cons:
Might have hours I don't like.
Might not pay well.
Only during school, no income during breaks.
Looks bad to quit a job so soon after getting it.
Unknown quantities.
Hmph. So, what do you think?
