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How do you train if you are already FT on another job? - newbie

Posted: Sep 07, 2011

If you are FT days and want to get a part time job that requires a day or 2 of training, how the heck do you do it? Do some companies have trainers that work evening and/or week hours to help schedule these people in or do you have to take time off from FT job to train?

by being creative - mt3

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You might have to work both jobs as simultaneously as you can. Or tell your full time job you need a longer lunch break for a couple of days.

Take a couple of sick days or PTO if you have it - No biggie

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I just got done doing exactly that, took 2 weeks vacation to train and "try on" the new job to make sure it was a good fit. Best decision I ever made. I was able to give my notice and was already trained and off and running the first full day on the new job. Since this job will just be part-time for you, take however many days are necessary off ("sick" or PTO), or, better yet, if you can't afford to do that, just ask to split your shift for a few days around the training hours at the new company.

Best of luck to you and congrats on the new job!

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