Dilema...
Author
Discussion

KierenGG

Original Poster:

1,749 posts

201 months

Saturday 20th February 2010
quotequote all
I am currently at college 3 days a week studying mechanics and am jobless.
I have found a reasonable sounding job advertised that is working in a warehouse £6 an hour approx 16 hours so £96 earnings a week.

But (and this is a big but for me) it is Saturday and Sunday work.
"Big deal you only do 3 days a week at college" you may be thinking (and I can see why) but virtually every race meeting is on Saturday / Sunday with the rare exception on a Friday and possibly even running over to Monday.
This is the only thing really putting me off, during in race season I attend as many race meetings possible and (sad as it is to admit) makes up most of the time I go out.

I am by no means short of money, I have inheritance in the bank although I am rarely allowed to touch this and also get £20 pocket money every 2 weeks (pocket money sounds childish doesn’t it?).

So what would you do in my shoes?
Have the extra cash or have the time to attend race meetings etc on the weekends (when most stuff happens)

Stevenj214

4,941 posts

255 months

Saturday 20th February 2010
quotequote all
How about a bar job midweek nights?

KierenGG

Original Poster:

1,749 posts

201 months

Saturday 20th February 2010
quotequote all
Stevenj214 said:
How about a bar job midweek nights?
I'm 16, 17 in June so doubt bar work is an option.

Just checked Brands and Snetterdon websites and BTCC is only weekends!
Dont know if I could manage without BTCC...

Edit:
Then again if I miss out on these events until I find another job, when I'm 17 I could treat myself to trackdays instead...

Edited by KierenGG on Saturday 20th February 01:12

okgo

41,888 posts

225 months

Saturday 20th February 2010
quotequote all
There is no dilema here...

Get another job during the week. Unless you live in the middle of nothing this shouldn't be too diffifcult.

trix-a-belle

1,074 posts

202 months

Saturday 20th February 2010
quotequote all
get a job as a waiter during weekday evenings (restaurant/local hotel etc) or shelf stacking at a local supermarket both would probably give you the option to pick up extra hours as & when you can to earn some more.

I had a zero hours contract waitressing at the local hotel from 16 for conferences & weddings etc so worked as much as possible when i could & didn't have any commitment when I couldn't

Edited by trix-a-belle on Saturday 20th February 10:31

KierenGG

Original Poster:

1,749 posts

201 months

Saturday 20th February 2010
quotequote all
Easier said than done finding a job to fit the hours during the week. As my college hours are Mon 10-3, Wednesday 9-5 and Thursday 9-5 it has this far seemed impossible to find a job to fit during the week.
I would happily shelf stack but as much as I’m probably being my worst enemy, I don’t think I could work in restaurant hehe (although beggars can’t be choosers)

I'm thinking maybe apply for this and if I do get it just keep looking for something else?

okgo

41,888 posts

225 months

Saturday 20th February 2010
quotequote all
"I'll probably apply"

Guess what you'll be one of many and probably won't get it.

I always worked in restraunt kitchens as generally the hours were flexible, the money was alright, and the time went quickly as it was busy often.

Eric Mc

125,325 posts

292 months

Saturday 20th February 2010
quotequote all
I have a major dilemma. Should I tell people how to spell "dilemma" properly or not?

Gtir

24,741 posts

293 months

Saturday 20th February 2010
quotequote all
Eric Mc said:
I have a major dilemma. Should I tell people how to spell "dilemma" properly or not?

It's "Dylemma" tsk

wolf1

3,091 posts

277 months

Monday 22nd February 2010
quotequote all
Hobbies cost money and jobs pay bills, What's the problem?