sigh - offered a job but going to have to decline....

**myzzterri** · 02-04-2012, 01:19pm

applied for a p/t "home-tutor/behavioural therapist" position. 12 - 16 hours a week between 8.30 - 16.30 with wages £7.50 - £8.50 per hour.

I was umming & ahhing as I thought that is rediculously low for what they want...

Got called up & invited to go for a chat the same day. And was offered a position after the chat....

It would be a great reintroduction to teaching (although it's not actually a teaching position - it's working with set material set by a consultant, so more of an LSA postion)

BUT the hours aren't flexible like implied in the advert so for the hours I could do, I'd be looking at only 9 hours a week (which works out at less than I'm getting at the moment...) (although she has said I could have more hours, that would involve childcare which would then in effect mean I was working for nothing...)

PLUS, I'd not only have to work in the holidays (which in itself isn't an issue) but I'd have to do extra shifts to cover one of the other girls who "can't work in the holidays" (now that IS an issue - not at all happy with 1 rule for one employee but another for the rest...)

AND the notice period was 4-6 weeks

.....

Am I cutting my nose off to spite my face turning it down or do you think I should go with my gut instinct?

**Jubjub** · 02-04-2012, 01:32pm

It is low pay for what sounds like a skilled job. Even if the hours were convenient, I wouldn't think it was worth your while.

**Damsella** · 02-04-2012, 01:35pm

I think you have to look at the long term. If you want to get back into teaching, or extend your CV in the right/new direction, then this would be an asset.

You could look at it as you would a course of study - you are working to improve your future.

**Bop** · 02-04-2012, 01:36pm

You sound like you have already made your mind up?

A couple of things that might be worth considering:
Short terms it does sound less beneficial than your current work, but would it lead to something better in the longer term and is the short term sacrifice worth it?
What about differences in job satisfaction in the two roles?

Hope you can make the right decision for you and the family.

Bop

**Damsella** · 02-04-2012, 01:36pm

Originally Posted by myzzterri

I'd have to do extra shifts to cover one of the other girls who "can't work in the holidays" (now that IS an issue - not at all happy with 1 rule for one employee but another for the rest...)

but you don't know the other person's situation. I think you seem determined to view this job negatively!

**redhed** · 02-04-2012, 01:39pm

Is this an ABA thing?

If so I'd really want a lot of info about the individual's programme before going into it. It can be very low level/repetitive and you have very little leeway. Otoh, it can be hugely rewarding and you can learn a lot. But it depends on exactly what you are doing and what the consultant is like.

**redhed** · 02-04-2012, 01:51pm

The other way to look at it, though: if I had 2 identical candidates at interview, I'll ask them both: "what are you doing at the moment?" One says: "I'm unemployed. I've been looking but the right thing hasn't come up." The other says: "I'm doing x job, I've found it really interesting and I've learned x, y, and z, but I want to work more hours than they can give me" - I'd give the job to the second one. Partly because I'd worry that the first candidate would walk out if my job didn't turn out to be perfect either. And partly because the second candidate has recent work experience and references that I can follow up. But mostly because the second has proved a strong work ethic. The first candidate may have a great work ethic too - but at interview it's not the claims you make, it's how you back them up.

**myzzterri** · 02-04-2012, 01:52pm

It is an ABA thing Red.... I've not been really given any details of exactly what the consultant is providing.

She has told me that he hits, scratches, bites etc....

Damz - the girl that can't work holidays has children - I have children. How is it fair that one parent has to work extra shifts to cover another parent EVERY SET of holidays??

I'm not viewing it negatively at all at least I'm trying not to...(yes, I've put the negative points down here i admit) There are a lot of good points to the job.

**myzzterri** · 02-04-2012, 01:55pm

Originally Posted by redhed

The other way to look at it, though: if I had 2 identical candidates at interview, I'll ask them both: "what are you doing at the moment?" One says: "I'm unemployed. I've been looking but the right thing hasn't come up." The other says: "I'm doing x job, I've found it really interesting and I've learned x, y, and z, but I want to work more hours than they can give me" - I'd give the job to the second one. Partly because I'd worry that the first candidate would walk out if my job didn't turn out to be perfect either. And partly because the second candidate has recent work experience and references that I can follow up. But mostly because the second has proved a strong work ethic. The first candidate may have a great work ethic too - but at interview it's not the claims you make, it's how you back them up.

Good point Red if I was unemployed

I think I may stick to my original plan of waiting till Nikki is in school full-time then volunteering in schools to get back into the swing of it!