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So I have possibly two opportunities here for my other 3 days...
Flexible work that is casual and pays well but is absolutely braindead and will not further my career whatsoever, would be working solo or with other casuals who I probably won't give a crap about. And requires regular interstate travel. Still, unlikely to burn out as I can choose to not work whenever I want, and lots of upcoming work in the May-June period.
Permanent PT work that makes better use of my skills. Will require commitment, is more challenging but could also be mentally/emotionally taxing, higher chance of burning out if I'm not careful. Definitely no scope to be as flexible as #1 in terms of taking time off. But is based close to home, will definitely advance my career, work with very well regarded professionals. Haven't discussed pay.
I don't need permanent employment right now - ideally just need to make bank before July and then take it easier for a year while I finish my degree - plus I love being able to go somewhere different each time, and the flexibility is REALLY tempting, like massively so, on a practical and personal level... I don't actually want to go back to full time hours really.
I would've gone for #1 straightaway if not for #2 cropping up first.
But having heard #2 out, it does seem like a better medium to long term option and could make me feel more fulfilled and connected IF I manage my time and energy right. I'm torn!
I call braindead work work that leaves my mind free to think what I ever want.
I definitely appreciate that breathing space especially as the work is not desk based (but also not physically taxing). I wouldn't do it forever but it is a nice option in between, wish I'd found out about it earlier this year tbh.
How much time do you have to think about your options?
Ultimately It'll come down to your wellbeing and health vs needing fancial stability.
Option 1 could be great if it continued on for awhile and also the flexibility it offers.
Option 2 would give you stability, possible advancement and longer term work at the cost of a higher emotional load and loss of flexibility. Being close to home also would be a plus in my book.
I have a couple of weeks to decide on option 2. If I go with option 1, I will need to shift my current working days to accommodate, but that may take a few extra weeks, so no immediate cash sadly.
Iโm having a hard time braining flexible and regularly interstate at the same time. That needs forward planning surely?
It's flexible in that there's no commitment to ongoing work on either side. I could go for 3 days one week and then not the next, if that makes sense. Rather than having to commit to 3 days every week for months